EDUCATION

Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Changes Schedule, Three Members Sworn In

In Bridgewater, New Jersey, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday night. Three members took their oaths of office: Ashish "AJ" Joshi and Jennifer Loughran, who were re-elected, and Jeremy Li, who was newly elected. The meeting also saw change

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

Meet the New Faces: A Fresh Start for Santa Clara County's Education Board

Santa Clara County's educational scene is getting a shake-up with the appointment of two new trustees to the Board of Education. Jorge Pacheco Jr. and Jessica Speiser are stepping in, replacing long-time members Joseph DiSalvo and Grace Mah. Mah's departure comes amidst investigations into alleged w

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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

Richland One Board Kicks Off 2025 with a Request for Full Financial Scrutiny

In an extraordinary meeting last Tuesday, Richland County School District One board members took a significant step. They voted to ask the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for a comprehensive forensic audit of the district. This was the first gathering of the year for the newly elected

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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

Brain Waves and Bilingual Kids: How German and Italian Sound Differences Affect Language Learning

Ever wondered how bilingual kids' brains process different languages? Scientists have been looking into this, especially when it comes to German and Italian. These two languages have some sounds in common, but also some that are quite different. To understand how these differences affect language le

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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

New Board Members Sworn In At Hillsborough Meeting

On Monday evening, Hillsborough Township held its annual Board of Education reorganization meeting. Three school board members were sworn in. Allison Laning-Beder, Elaine Jackson, and Jane Staats, who were all re-elected in last November's election, stood together to take the oath of office. Despite

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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

School Board Set to Vote on Major Improvement Projects

In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

School Aides' Turf War: Who's Best for Special Ed Kids?

Beatrice Garcia knows firsthand the power of special education classroom assistants (SECAs). She credits them for helping her son, JoAngel, communicate and interact with his family. But recent financial strains in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have sparked a turf war between two unions over who shoul

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Chatting Tech with Jose: AI's Role in Schools

In a recent podcast chat, Jose Moreno of Neulight spilled the beans on how AI tools are making a splash in K-12 education. He shared stories of teachers using AI to create personalized lessons and track student progress, all while giving a helping hand to those who might need it a bit extra. These s

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

School cellphone ban: Experts offer screen time tips

As kids head back to school in South Carolina, experts are sharing advice on how to manage screen time, especially with the state's new cellphone ban in public schools. A recent study found that while devices can help with learning, too much screen time can lead to issues like sleep problems and men

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Medical Students' Take on Online vs. In-Class Anatomy Learning

Distance education has popped up as a big deal in medical schools, promising wider access and up-to-date content. But when COVID-19 hit, lots of students found themselves taking anatomy classes online overnight. This wasn't just a thing in 2020—even natural disasters like the 2023 earthquakes made r

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