EDUCATION

Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Time Ticks Differently for Digital Natives

In the digital era, a surprising skill gap has emerged among young people. Many students struggle to read analog clocks, a revelation that came to light when New York City public schools implemented a smartphone ban. This ban exposed a generation that has grown up with digital devices, making tradit

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Houston's Future Innovators Get a Boost from Travis Scott and NASA

Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation is teaming up with NASA to give Houston's students a head start in STEM. The foundation, which supports education and community initiatives, has joined forces with Space Center Houston to create a new program for local students. The program, which ran for eight

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

When Politics Lessons Take a Dark Turn

A politics teacher in the UK found himself in hot water after showing Donald Trump videos to his students. The teacher, who has been in the education field since the 1990s, was accused of causing emotional distress and even likened to a terrorist. The incident started when two students complained th

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Unwanted Guests: The Hidden Impact of Invasive Species

Creighton University is diving into a big problem. They are studying invasive species. These are plants, animals, or tiny organisms that are not from around here. They cause trouble in new places. The project aims to understand how these invaders affect local ecosystems. It is important to know how

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Student Loan Woes: Over 300, 000 Left in Limbo

Student loan borrowers are facing a tough time. In August, the Education Department turned down over 300, 000 requests for new repayment plans. This leaves many stuck with higher monthly payments or growing interest. It's a big issue because over 42 million Americans have student loans, totaling mor

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Research Funding Changes: How Universities Are Coping

In recent times, the landscape of research funding has shifted dramatically. This has left many universities, especially those in Pittsburgh, in a tough spot. They rely heavily on federal dollars for their research projects. But now, with cuts and restrictions, they're struggling to keep things runn

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Argentina's Bold Education Shake-Up: What's Changing?

Argentina is in the middle of a big education overhaul. President Javier Milei's government wants to change how education works in the country. The main idea is to give families more control over their kids' schooling. A new law could make homeschooling legal and let parents have a say in who runs s

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

Nebraska Schools Show Mixed Results in State Rankings

Nebraska schools have just received their yearly performance reviews from the state Department of Education. The results show that most schools have either stayed the same or improved slightly compared to last year. School leaders are hopeful that upcoming changes to how these rankings are calculate

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword for Learning

AI is shaking up schools, and not everyone is happy about it. Some places, like New York City, have banned AI tools like ChatGPT, worried about cheating and bad info. But across the river, Franklin School in Jersey City is all in. They use AI to help teachers and make learning more fun. The school's

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

Discovery Center's Free Fun and Learning Opportunities

The Don Harrington Discovery Center is kicking off 2026 with a bang, offering free admission on the first Monday of every month. This initiative, called “Free First Monday, ” runs from 4:30 to 7 p. m. , making it easier for families to explore science together without breaking the bank. But that's

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