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Nov 19 2024EDUCATION

Texas Schools Vote on Bible Lessons in Classrooms

Officials in Texas are getting ready to vote on a new school curriculum. This includes Bible lessons for young kids, like those in kindergarten. The idea is to teach them about the Golden Rule using stories from the Bible. Some people are not happy about this. They say it's unfair to focus so much o

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Nov 19 2024BUSINESS

CVS Health Expands Board with New Faces and Fresh Ideas

CVS Health has bolstered its board of directors, adding four new members, including the CEO of a hedge fund that has been vocal about the company’s struggles. The latest development comes after productive discussions with shareholder Glenview Capital Management, which holds about a 1% stake in CVS H

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Nov 17 2024EDUCATION

Trouble in Santa Clara: Board and Superintendent Conflict Affects Students

A recent report has highlighted some serious issues in the Santa Clara County Office of Education. The 42-page report found that the county’s education board wasn’t following its own rules, leading to a strained relationship with the office’s administration. This could end up costing the county and

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Nov 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's New Tablet: What to Expect

Ever wondered what Google's got cooking up for their next tablet? Well, let's spill the beans! Insiders have given us a sneak peek into the upcoming Pixel Tablet 2, and it sounds like it's going to be quite the game-changer. One of the most exciting features might be a keyboard case – finally! This

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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

Chancellor Robert Jones Steps Down After Record-Breaking Tenure

Last week, the Board of Education gathered to talk about closing seven Acero charter schools and hiring external legal counsel. Meanwhile, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced that Chancellor Robert Jones will retire at the end of the school year. Jones has served as chancellor for

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Nov 14 2024EDUCATION

New Classes Coming to Darien High Next Year

If you're a student at Darien High School, get ready for some exciting new courses in the 2025-2026 school year! The Board of Education has given the green light to three new classes: astronomy, American Sign Language 3, and cybersecurity. Science Coordinator Christian Dockum shared that the astron

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Board Games: More Than Just Fun!

Board games have been around for ages, and lately, researchers are finding out they're great for our brains. In Spain, a study from several universities showed that playing board games in class helps kids learn better than traditional teaching methods. Another study in Chile found that board games b

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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

Scrabble Sizes and Dictionaries: What's Best for Fun and Learning?

Scrabble is a game that's fun and educational. But did you know that the size of the board and the dictionary can change how much you enjoy it and how much you learn? A study looked into this by measuring something called the "learning coefficient. " This is how well the game challenges your skills.

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Nov 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Takes a Spin: Board Games Get a Tech Twist

Ever thought about board games designed by robots? Well, it's happening! These robots are using a neat trick called evolutionary strategy to create exciting two-player games. And how do we know if these games are worth playing? People test them out and give their thoughts. Plus, a clever system call

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Chicago's Board of Education Elections: A Tale of Teachers, Money, and Voter Sentiment

Chicago's recent school board elections were more than just local contests. They became a referendum on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Only four out of ten CTU-backed candidates seemed likely to win seats on the new hybrid Board of Education. The races were influenced by

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