Wisconsin is making a big move towards changing how students learn. Students in La Crosse got a unique chance to show off their skills. For decades State Superintendents have focused on just tests and boring classes. But this time is different. This time it was all about hands-on learning. Dr. J
School bus drivers in Central are demanding better conditions. Their buses have become playgrounds for raccoons overnight. They are fed up with having to deal with messes left behind by these animals. These drivers are tired of being asked to clean up bodily fluids, like blood and vomit, with
In Idaho, a man has brought his passion for technology into the classroom. Chad Parson is a technology pro with a knack for finding the solution to confusing tech problems. His team is on the case daily for every snag or glitch that pops up, and they do it with big smiles. They are always ready for
Big news in education: A major government agency that keeps tabs on how our kids are learning has just lost nearly $900 million due to a recent government money cut, and it's due to DOGE- Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE is doing this on the heels of their accountability based approaches
The Compton school district has surprised everyone by rapidly improving test scores, especially in math and reading. It's not just a little better, but they've made huge strides. It's not just about the numbers though. Compton's story is about a complete turnaround. Most schools saw a drop in score
Louisiana's school system is making headlines again, this time for its impressive academic progress. Recently, a new academic recovery study ranked the state first in the country for reading growth and second for math, comparing data from 2019 to 2024. This is a big deal, as it shows that Louisiana
In the world of teaching, there are those who simply do their job, and then there are those who truly inspire. Kelly Pelak, a teacher who has been teaching for more than two decades in the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181, falls into the latter category. Pelak's dedication
South Korea's teens have been spending more time online during the pandemic lockdowns. The shift is pretty dramatic, especially when you count the hours they've spent on gaming or social media platforms. The pandemic changed the way teens interact online. It has also impacted the way teens are lea
Imagine being a miner deep underground. You are surrounded by darkness and the threat of fire is always present. You want to know that any fire will be detected as early as possible. Traditional fire sensors in mines might not be doing the job as well as they could. Mine fires are serio
Texas is hustling to gear up its students for the jobs of tomorrow. With nearly two-thirds of new jobs needing more than a high school diploma in the next five years, the state is in a pickle. Many graduates are missing the key skills needed to fill these roles. The governor, Greg Abbott, h
