Arts education in public schools is facing significant challenges, with potential cuts in funding and a shift in focus towards subjects like math, literacy, and science. But why should we care about arts education? The arts aren't just "nice-to-haves" but are essential for human expression, connecti
New York City students won't have traditional snow days this year. Instead, they'll switch to remote learning when bad weather hits. The city's Department of Education is sticking with this plan, even though it faced issues earlier this year. Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced this at
TikTok is expanding its partnership with the National PTA in the U. S. to help teens stay safe online. They're funding the PTA's "Create with Kindness" program, which encourages teens and their families to talk about online safety. This program will reach more high schools thanks to TikTok's $300, 0
Last year, Sylvia Kaare, the orchestra director at Sartell-St. Stephen High School, was named "Educator of the Year" by Schmitt Music. This honor came with a $1, 000 prize. Recently, the Sartell-St. Stephen School District shared an update on their Facebook page. Before this award, Riverview Interme
Did you know that kids are more likely to share their toys or help each other out if they go to the same school? Scientists did an experiment with kids from fourth, sixth, and eighth grades to see if they'd cooperate more with classmates or kids from other schools. They found that younger kids, like
Food insecurity is a big issue for many college students. Researchers are curious if a single question can effectively spot food insecurity. This study took a closer look at whether one simple question could be enough to identify food insecurity among college students. Researchers wanted to see if
In Marblehead, teachers and school officials are starting to make some real headway in their talks. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) President, Jonathan Heller, shared that after a long wait, negotiations finally happened face-to-face on Monday. He's hopeful that these discussions will lea
You know how sometimes people say, "There's no map for relationships"? Well, maybe there should be! This project aimed to create a tool that measures what young adults in their late teens to thirties are looking for in their romantic relationships. The team of researchers designed the Expectations T
This year, students can start applying for federal student aid earlier than usual. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open to all students for the 2025-26 academic year. This is thanks to a "phased rollout" that began in October and has just expanded to include everyone. The
When Donald Trump steps back into the spotlight, schools across America are still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic. Students are struggling to catch up academically, with learning loss and absenteeism being big issues. But Trump isn't just focused on boosting test scores. He's got his eyes se
