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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

Students from Payson School Tackle Teen Mental Health Issues

In the heart of the United States, Payson School students are taking on a big challenge: teen mental health. They're not alone in this mission, as schools across the country are joining the effort. From Alabama to Wyoming, and even in places like Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, students are s

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Oct 10 2024EDUCATION

Why So Many Illinois Teachers Are Thinking of Quitting

You know something's wrong when nearly 6 out of 10 teachers in Illinois are thinking about leaving the profession. That's what a recent survey by the Illinois Education Association (IEA) found. They talked to 500 teachers and other education staff in June, and the results are worrying. It's not just

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Oct 10 2024EDUCATION

Gaia Diaz's Music Dream Becomes a Reality

Gaia Diaz, a dedicated student at Long Beach City College, is chasing her dream of teaching music. For Hispanic Heritage Month, she received a big surprise. Helpful Honda, with the help of SoCal Honda Dealers, gifted her a brand new cello. This impressive instrument comes with musical accessories, e

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Oct 09 2024EDUCATION

Meet Ms. Monneka Meeks: The Science Teacher Who's Changing Lives

Ever wondered what it takes to be a great teacher? Meet Ms. Monneka Meeks, a middle school science teacher at Pee Dee Math, Science and Technology Academy in Bishopville, South Carolina. She's not just teaching science; she's teaching her students to understand and appreciate different cultures. Bor

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Oct 08 2024EDUCATION

Why Do Asylum Seekers Pay Higher Tuition?

Edsel Chacon and Mario Rodriguez, both asylum seekers from Venezuela, have lived in South Carolina for three years. They graduated from Hanahan High School, worked, paid taxes, and now attend Trident Technical College. Despite calling South Carolina home, they are charged out-of-state tuition fees,

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Oct 08 2024EDUCATION

Revyze’s New Approach: Blending TikTok and Duolingo for a Fun Learning Experience

Imagine a learning app that combines the fun of TikTok and the structured learning of Duolingo. That’s what Revyze is doing! This French startup, started by Guillaume Perrot and Florent Sciberras, has quickly become a hit with students. They've reached over a million users in just two years, with a

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Oct 08 2024EDUCATION

College Applications: No Fee Days Are Back

For three days in mid-October, residents of Colorado can apply to any of the state's 32 public colleges and several private institutions without paying a fee. This event, known as Colorado Free Application Day, is happening for the seventh time. It's a part of Colorado Applies Month, a five-week cam

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Kids Learn Finance at Knock Knock Museum's Fun Weekend

Want to know how kids can learn about money? Head over to Baton Rouge's Knock Knock Children's Museum. They recently held their 'Earn and Learn' financial literacy weekend, where kids got hands-on experience with earning, saving, and spending cash. The best part? It was free! Kids worked in a prete

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

AI in Education: Teachers Get New Tools, Not Replaced

Everyone's talking about how AI might change schools. You know what? It won’t take teachers’ jobs. Instead, it can help them do their jobs better. Imagine a classroom where AI helps teachers figure out each student's needs and gives them personalized support. Teachers can reach more students online

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Parents See AI as Key to Kids' Education Future

In the past year, classrooms have seen a surge of AI tools designed to personalize learning and support students. Now, parents are noticing this shift too. A recent survey by Samsung Solve for Tomorrow found that 88% of US parents think understanding AI is crucial for their kids' future education an

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