Online trolling is when people post mean or annoying messages to start fights or trouble. It's not just one thing, and not everyone does it for the same reason. Some kids do it to get back at someone, while others do it just for fun. A recent study looked at why kids aged 11 to 14 do this and found
Medical schools have a big job. They need to help fix unfair treatment in healthcare. They can do this by talking about social justice online. Social media is a great place to reach lots of people. One way to understand this is through something called critical consciousness. This means seeing unfa
Pompeii, the ancient Roman city frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD, has revealed a surprising secret. Recent digs show that people came back to live there, even though it was in bad shape. These weren't wealthy folks moving back into their fancy homes. Instead, they were likely poor
In a move to include student perspectives, Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 welcomed two new student members to its Board of Education. Franki Jacobo, a sophomore, and Trajhor Allen, a senior, were sworn in during a recent meeting. Their inclusion marks a significant step towards giving st
In Kabul's streets, a shift is happening. Boys in traditional dress are learning in madrassas, religious schools that are becoming more popular as public schools struggle. These schools offer structure and education based on Islamic teachings. One school outside Kabul saw its student count jump from
Ever wondered how kids figure out when to make a decision? It turns out, they have a kind of mental rule that helps them decide when they're sure enough to act. This rule is like a personal threshold, and it changes how they think about things. If the threshold is too low, kids might jump to conclus
From 1871 to 1875, something unusual happened every year at the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum in Wakefield. The Medical Superintendent, James Crichton-Browne, put together a series of gatherings called medical conversaziones. These were not your typical meetings. They were a mix of learning and
Maryland is shaking things up! The state is looking for a fresh, modern office space for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This isn't just about a new address. It's about giving educators a better workspace and saving money. The current building, the Nancy S. Gransmick Building, is
People often talk about boys struggling in school. They say boys are falling behind girls. Some even blame female teachers for this. But is this really true? Let's look at the facts. First, it's not new that girls get better grades. This has been happening for a long time. Even before women could v
UCLA is in big trouble. The U. S. government says the school didn't protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests. Now, the school might have to pay a lot of money or face even bigger problems. The government has stopped over $300 million in research money. That's a lot of cash. UCLA has
