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May 03 2025EDUCATION

School Sports: Leveling the Playing Field?

The idea of letting private school students join public school sports teams is gaining traction. This proposal is up for debate in several places across the United States and even in parts of Canada. The main idea is to give all students, regardless of where they go to school, a shot at playing on a

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May 03 2025EDUCATION

New Leader Takes the Helm at California's Top University

James B. Milliken has been chosen to lead the University of California system. He will be the 22nd person to hold this position. The University of California is a big deal. It has 10 campuses, six medical centers, and three labs. Milliken is no stranger to big jobs. He has been the head of the Univ

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May 03 2025EDUCATION

Flipped Classrooms Boost English Skills in Chinese Universities

Students in China are trying out a new way to learn English. It is called the flipped classroom. This method turns the traditional classroom on its head. Instead of lecturing in class and assigning homework, students watch lectures at home. Then, they do interactive activities in class. This ap

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May 02 2025EDUCATION

Diverse Families and Special Needs: Navigating Cultural Barriers

Cultural background plays a huge role in how families connect with services for kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These families often hit roadblocks when trying to get help. Why does this happen? And what can professionals do to make things easier? These are the questions that

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May 02 2025EDUCATION

The Challenge of Teaching Science in a Post-Truth World

The term "post-truth" has become a buzzword in recent years. It describes a time when feelings and beliefs hold more sway than facts. This shift has big implications for how science is taught. It is important to understand how to tackle the spread of false information. This is where science educatio

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May 01 2025EDUCATION

Schools Lose Crucial Mental Health Support

The Trump administration has decided to halt $1 billion in federal grants. These funds were meant for hiring mental health professionals in schools across the country. This move comes as a surprise to many, especially since the grants were part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This act

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May 01 2025EDUCATION

The Power of Different Minds in Academic Research

Academic research is a vast field with many opportunities for innovation. Looking at it through the lens of neurodiversity can reveal some of these opportunities. Autistic individuals bring unique strengths to research, such as exceptional pattern recognition and a strong sense of order. These trait

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Apr 30 2025EDUCATION

Student Loans: Big Changes on the Horizon

The Republican Party has a new plan for federal student loans. They want to make big changes to how students borrow and repay money for college. This plan aims to simplify the repayment process and cut federal spending by over $330 billion. The goal is to help pay for extended tax cuts. The plan in

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Apr 30 2025EDUCATION

The Big Question: Are Charter Schools Public or Private?

The nation's highest court is set to tackle a hot topic in education: the nature of charter schools. What makes a school public or private? This is the question that will be up for debate. At the heart of this debate is a proposed school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. If given th

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Apr 30 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's Struggle with Bias: A Look at Recent Events

Harvard University recently shared two significant reports. These reports focused on antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias. They highlighted issues that arose among students after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. The university's president, Alan Garber, apologized for the institution's shortc

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