Markus Baer, who heads executive education and teaches about how people behave in groups at Olin Business School, was named the Knight Family Professor on February 18. The ceremony happened in the Charles F. Knight Center, a building that already carries the Knights’ name. Baer shared that this tit
The heat is coming, and many families look forward to trips, playtime, and a break from school. But for young children, the pause in classroom life can shake up routines that give them security and readiness to learn. Community Education steps in with a mix of programs that keep kids active, healthy
A fresh building on the university campus now stands as a tribute to a long‑time teacher and business owner. The 12, 750‑square‑foot center was officially opened last week after a long planning period and a $17. 5 million investment. Nearly three hundred people, including the family of the honoree,
The world faces long‑term wars, wild weather and shrinking budgets. When schools are shut in these times, the damage goes far beyond classrooms. Families may send children to work or pull girls out early; lost learning turns into a skills gap, then unemployment, and eventually social unrest. Beca
Nursing students, residents and senior nurses often feel that caring for a person’s spirit is as vital as treating their body. Yet many find themselves unprepared to do so, because the courses they take rarely cover this topic in depth. A recent map of research shows that most studies come from Turk
Cincinnati’s public schools face a quiet problem: many students feel the system isn’t built for them. Some classrooms push every kid through the same routine, even when it doesn’t fit. When students stop caring, adults often notice—but don’t always act. Instead, expectations quietly drop, and habits
A local school is rolling out a new preschool program that could help young children get a better footing before kindergarten. The initiative is part of a larger trend showing how early education can shape a child’s school experience for years. Research suggests kids who attend preschool tend to per
A lively robot parade recently rolled through the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, turning an ordinary science fair into something extraordinary. Instead of just posters and pamphlets, visitors saw small machines marching down hallways, performing simple tasks or just moving in formation.
On a Friday evening in Oakland, the Chabot Space and Science Center buzzed with excitement as locals gathered to celebrate Artemis II, the first crewed moon mission in over fifty years. The Orion capsule splashed down off San Diego at 5:07 p. m. , signaling the mission’s success. While the astronaut
Many U. S. schools once bet big on giving every student a laptop to improve learning. But now some are pulling back after realizing devices often lead to more distractions than achievements. Instead of helping kids focus, research shows laptops have sometimes worsened test scores and classroom behav
