A new hands-on science exhibit just opened at the Flint Children’s Museum, turning playtime into learning time. Called Forces at Play, it cost $30, 000 to build, paid for by three local groups. The goal isn’t just to entertain kids but to get them curious about how forces like magnetism and air pres
A recent study looked at how Hong Kong university students split their time between different media platforms and how this affects their workplace readiness. Researchers surveyed 363 students from six universities between October and December 2024. They tracked weekly hours spent on six media types—
Tests in pharmacy school aren’t created the same way. Many come straight from the teachers who run the courses, which makes their exams part of the learning environment. These exams sometimes include words that have more than one meaning or aren’t used in everyday speech. For students who learned En
Duolingo offers a free app to help people learn languages like Spanish, French, and German. You can practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing through short lessons. The app starts with simple words and phrases, then builds up your skills. It’s designed to feel like a game with points and le
In recent years, some U. S. districts have flipped the script on learning gains, especially in Alabama and a few other states. Rather than following the usual story of slow improvement, these districts have seen real jumps in reading and math scores. The shift began with a clear focus on phoni
The Highlands School District plans to keep its property tax rate unchanged for a fourth straight year, even though the upcoming budget shows a $4 million shortfall. Finance Director Paul Paradise notes that only eight districts in the county have avoided tax hikes over the past three years, and
A local school program just got a major upgrade thanks to a national contest. Students training for auto repair and other trades will receive $15, 000 in tools and equipment after their program won a classroom makeover challenge. The prize came from a competition where schools submitted videos expla
Tom Moore, the chief administrator of Niles Township High Schools, recently earned a top teaching honor for his work with Latino students. He shares the award with a committee that values real progress in opening doors for all learners, not just talk. Moore’s district covers four high schools and a
The latest state test results show that one district in New York reached a 92% proficiency rate among its students on the science exam for the 2024‑2025 year. That district, located in Westchester County, tops the state list. More than 34 other districts earned an 80% or higher score on the same
Last week, a hacking group called Shinyhunters reportedly breached the Canvas online learning platform. The company behind Canvas, Instructure, managed to get the service back online after making a deal with the hackers. But even though Canvas is running again, many users are still dealing with prob
