Valley High’s business club, DECA, is turning ordinary classes into real‑world training. The club has grown fast in its third year, thanks to teacher Nick DeFrancesco’s guidance. Students meet after school and sometimes more often, practicing role‑plays and case studies that mimic real busines
Students who think differently often find traditional classroom methods hard to follow. Using stories that mix pictures, sounds, and movement can change that picture. In a recent study, researchers tested how these mixed‑media tales affected kids with learning differences. They measured thr
A generous donation of $2 million from Levine‑Gormley is setting up a new STEM program that will be run by Stockton University. The goal is to grow local talent, give students real job options nearby and link bright learners with the right schools and careers. The money will help build a clear path
A long‑time Yale computer science teacher was stripped of his teaching duties after new government documents showed he had emailed the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The papers, released under a 2025 law that demanded the Department of Justice disclose Epstein‑related records, contain dozens o
Camden Dempsey, a former Colorado Buffaloes long snapper, is making waves beyond the football field. Known as "The Governor, " Dempsey has been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar for the class of 2026-27. This prestigious fellowship offers a fully funded master's degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua U
Iowa's public schools are in a tough spot. They are losing students and money. This is not new. It has been happening for years. The state has been cutting funds for public schools. At the same time, it has been giving money to private schools. This is not fair to the students or the teachers. The
Detroit is making a big move to support its young people. The city has just set up a new Youth and Education Department. This is a big deal because it shows that Detroit is serious about investing in its future. The mayor, Mary Sheffield, made this announcement. She said that to make Detroit better
Over the last ten years, schools have been trying to mix digital tools into teaching biochemistry. This shift started before the pandemic but really picked up speed during it. Now, students use virtual labs, augmented reality, and online games to learn. These tools can make learning more fun and hel
Montevallo University has decided to hit the brakes on cutting its swimming and tennis programs. This came after a heartfelt plea from student athletes who were left in tears. The university is still dealing with an $8 million budget shortfall, but they've decided to rethink their plans for now. Th
In a neighborhood where survival often takes precedence over dreams, Kamila Vargas-Gonzalez defied the odds. She grew up in Bachman Lake, a community where families like hers struggled to make ends meet. Her mother worked multiple jobs, yet they still moved frequently, chasing affordable rent. The f
