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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

What Kids Really Need to Learn Before School

Have you ever thought about what's truly important for kids to learn before they start school? It's not just about ABCs and 123s. Experts say that preschool education should focus on a few key skills that lay a solid foundation for learning and life. One crucial skill is communication. This isn't j

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Exploring Identity and Language in Antalya: The Case of Cretan Immigrants

In today's interconnected world, cultures mix and blend more than ever. This diversity brings its own set of challenges. The United Nations has noted that understanding and protecting these cultural differences can foster harmony and tolerance. This study dives into the identity, language, and commu

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Jan 06 2025EDUCATION

Can Divorces Lead to a Happy Ending in Marriage?

Ever thought about how to fix a bad marriage? Well, let's talk about a puzzle called "Reaching Stable Marriage via Divorces" or DivorceSM for short. This riddle asks if you can start with a not-so-great marriage match and end up with a stable one by just allowing divorces. You see, stable marriages

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Jan 05 2025EDUCATION

The Amazing World of Young Prodigies

Imagine meeting a 12-year-old who loves math more than playing games. That's Suborno Bari. He's not your average kid. At four, he was already solving math problems that stumped his dad, a mathematician. By seven, he was giving university lectures in India! Now, he's a college student at New York Uni

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

California Schools: Big Changes Coming in 2025

In 2025, classrooms in California will experience significant changes. Fewer phones in schools, updated history lessons, and new course requirements are on the horizon. California universities are saying goodbye to legacy admissions, where students were favored if they had family or donor ties. Thi

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

Tragic Loss: Teacher Clara Thomann Dies in Greek Hiking Accident

Clara Thomann, a 33-year-old science teacher from California, was unfortunately killed while hiking in Greece. She was on vacation in the Greek Islands with her partner, Elliot Finn, when she fell down a steep gorge near Plakias, Crete, on December 23. The fall was devastating—she plunged about 164

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

Unified Teammates Head to D. C. for Legislative Push

A year ago, Scott Oftedahl and Montrell Sippel began an unexpected journey when they became team captains of the Unified Sports basketball team at Andrew High School in Tinley Park. Now, their friendship and advocacy for inclusive sports programs have taken them all the way to the nation's capital.

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

Self-Control Training: Does It Really Help Students?

Ever wondered if teaching students to control their impulses can help them in the long run? A recent study used a fancy method called Network Intervention Analysis (NIA) to find out. The focus was on university students' chronic ego depletion aftereffects, which is a fancy way of saying they're alwa

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

The Elephant in the Room: Why Science and Humanities Need Each Other

Imagine a bunch of experts looking at an elephant. A biologist sees a big, gray creature. A foot specialist recommends treatment for its toenails. A climate expert is too busy studying the grass to notice the elephant. Now, Elon Musk steps in, saying we should focus on tech breakthroughs like quantu

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Jan 04 2025EDUCATION

'A Museum Built by One Man’s Vision'

In the heart of Dallas, there's a museum that has become a hub for the community and a destination for visitors. The African American Museum, founded by Dr. Harry Robinson Jr. , has been a place of education, celebration, and liberation for over five decades. Robinson, a librarian with a passion for

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