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Nov 14 2024EDUCATION

Helping Dental Students Cope: A Personal Development Plan Study

Stress among medical students, including dentists, is a growing concern that can impact patient care. This problem isn't new, but what's missing are structured ways to help students cope. In Pakistan, while we know what stresses out medical students and how they handle it, there hasn't been much don

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Nov 14 2024EDUCATION

Why Do Med Students Put Off Work and How Does It Affect Their Study Habits?

Procrastination is a common problem in medical schools, and it's not just about laziness. It can really mess with a student's confidence and make them feel out of control. Medical students often have a lot on their plates, and it's easy for tasks to slip through the cracks. This can lead to last-min

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Nov 14 2024EDUCATION

New Classes Coming to Darien High Next Year

If you're a student at Darien High School, get ready for some exciting new courses in the 2025-2026 school year! The Board of Education has given the green light to three new classes: astronomy, American Sign Language 3, and cybersecurity. Science Coordinator Christian Dockum shared that the astron

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Nov 14 2024EDUCATION

How College Students Handle Multiple Facts to Create New Knowledge

Have you ever wondered how we generate new ideas? It turns out that the way information is presented can make a big difference. Many studies have looked at how we learn from two connected facts, but not much is known about how we handle three or more. Scientists decided to explore how college studen

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Nov 14 2024EDUCATION

Non-Digital Learning Games in Medical Education: A Fresh Look

Ever heard of games that teach? Serious games are getting popular in medical schools. But we're not talking about video games. Analog serious games are the old-school, hands-on kind. This review checks out what's been said about these games in books and studies. It also points out what's missing and

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Nov 13 2024EDUCATION

Florida Schools Censor Classic Books

Have you ever tried to borrow a book that's not there? That's what's happening in some Florida schools. Classic books like Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" and Judy Blume's "Forever" are vanishing from libraries. This isn't by accident; it's because of new laws that let parents challenge these books

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Nov 13 2024EDUCATION

Closing the Special Ed Gap in Massachusetts

Education in Massachusetts is facing a big challenge. Some students, especially those from rich families, are getting more help for their special needs. This is leaving behind low-income and minority students. Experts say it's like a maze – wealthy families find shortcuts, while others get lost. One

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Nov 12 2024EDUCATION

Educators in Coeur d'Alene Ask for Longer Levy Terms

School leaders from Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls recently met with lawmakers to discuss changing the terms of supplemental levies. Currently, these levies can only be approved for two years or permanently. The superintendents, Shon Hocker and Dena Naccarato, explained that frequent voting on levies

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Nov 11 2024EDUCATION

Saskatchewan's Digital Adventure: Teaching Treaty History

In Saskatchewan, where learning about treaties is a must for schools, a research team spent two years with elementary teachers. They used digital storytelling to make treaty history lively and interesting. The team included a teacher, a researcher, and a Cree knowledge keeper who shared their experi

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Nov 11 2024EDUCATION

Schools in Payson Score High in State Assessment

You might be wondering, "How are the schools in Payson doing? " Well, they've just gotten a solid "B" on the state report card. That's pretty good, right? Imagine only 31 states and territories participated in this assessment. That's a lot of places! Payson schools didn't just get this grade for fu

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