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Jan 22 2025EDUCATION

Idaho Educators Say No to School Vouchers

Teachers and school leaders in Idaho are speaking out against new laws that could send public money to private schools. They argue that this would be a waste of taxpayers' money and wouldn't help students much. Last Monday, they held a press conference at the Capitol to share their concerns. They th

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Jan 21 2025EDUCATION

Escape Rooms: A New Way to Test Nursing Skills

Have you ever wondered if escape rooms could be more than just a fun pastime? Well, they might actually help nursing students learn and remember important skills better. You see, escape rooms can be used as a unique way to assess what nursing students know and how well they can apply that knowledge.

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Jan 21 2025EDUCATION

Bilingual Kids: How Mandarin and English Skills Link Up

Ever wondered how learning Mandarin and English at the same time affects a child's language skills? Scientists in Singapore decided to find out. They looked at a group of preschoolers who speak both Mandarin and English. They wanted to see how the kids' skills in one language influenced their skills

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Jan 21 2025EDUCATION

Linda McMahon's Education Vision: Empowering Parents, Transforming Schools

Imagine Linda McMahon stepping into the education ring, ready to shake things up. She's no stranger to change, having transformed World Wrestling Entertainment and helped small businesses as the Small Business Administrator. Her secret weapon? School choice. McMahon wants to put power back in parent

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Jan 20 2025EDUCATION

Chilly Weather Keeps Akron Kids Home

A sudden plummet in temperatures has led Akron Public Schools to close their doors for two days this week. The district made the announcement on Sunday, stating that all school buildings would be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. This means no classes and no after-school activities during these days.

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Jan 19 2025EDUCATION

Boosting Med Student Confidence: The Impact of Military Orientation

Imagine diving into military life with little to no experience. That's often the case for Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) med students. Their only required training is a brief officer course, which isn't always at the start of their medical journey. This lack of experience can leave st

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Jan 18 2025EDUCATION

School Web Filters: Helpful or Hindering?

Imagine trying to learn Spanish with a teacher, only to find that the links he gives you are all blocked. That's what happened to Aleeza Siddique, a 15-year-old from Northern California. Her school's internet filter turned their lesson into a vocabulary drill. A new study by the Center for Democracy

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Jan 18 2025EDUCATION

Teaching Severe Pelvic Trauma: A New VR Approach

Learning to treat severe pelvic trauma is tough for medical students. It takes both smart thinking and hands-on skills, which traditional teaching methods can't always provide. Lectures and practice on mannequins have limits. They can't cover all the complex scenarios, and students might not get eno

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Jan 17 2025EDUCATION

How Parents' Relationships with Kids Affect Junior High Grades

Ever wondered how a parent's bond with their child can influence academic success? A recent study dove into this topic, focusing on junior high school students in China. The findings? Both moms and dads play crucial roles, but moms seem to have a bigger impact. The study used data from the China Edu

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Jan 17 2025EDUCATION

Brookline Boosts Early Education with Big Grant

In Brookline, MA, the town has just handed out a significant chunk of money—$450, 000 to be exact—to support a local education initiative. The Martin Trust Partnership In Education is the lucky recipient, and they've got big plans for the cash. Over the next four years, they aim to set up something

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