The idea that a strong society starts with solid education is not new. Plato, a famous philosopher, stressed that the beginning stages of learning are crucial. He believed that values like freedom, equality, and justice are not obvious. They need to be explored, discussed, and taught intentionally. The Great Books, which include classics like the Bible, the Iliad, a...
A new book is set to hit the shelves, and it's all about a young girl's journey through science and friendship. The story follows Georgia, a sixth-grader who loves science and nature. She's not your average kid, though. Georgia has moved around a lot, so she's excited to stay in one place and make a friend who shares her passions. Enter Izzy, a fellow science enthusi...
The highest court in the land is set to tackle a hot-button issue. It is about whether parents can keep their kids from reading books with LGBTQ themes in school. This is not the first time the court has dealt with religious rights. In recent years, they have often sided with those claiming religious discrimination. The story begins in Montgomery County, Maryland. S...
AI models are essentially smart prediction machines. They learn from vast amounts of data, like books, movies, and TV shows. When they create something, they're just pulling from what they've already seen. They don't come up with anything truly new. This is how they can write about Greek tragedies or draw in a specific style. It's all about patterns and approximation...
Google has been quietly working on a special version of Chrome for Android. This isn't your typical mobile browser. It's designed for devices that run Android but are more like PCs. Think of it as Chrome's way of adapting to the growing number of Android-powered desktops. This new Chrome version has a neat trick up its sleeve: it supports browser extensions. For tho...
Chromebooks are getting a new feature that will help keep their batteries in good shape. This feature, which is already popular on Google Pixel smartphones, will limit charging to 80%. This means that Chromebook batteries will last longer overall. The update is part of the ChromeOS 134 update, which is coming out next month. This is great news for anyone who uses a C...
The Longhorns, a beloved college football team, had a year that will be remembered for a long time. They had a record-breaking season, winning more games than ever before. They played against some of the toughest teams in the country and came out on top more often than not. The team's success was not just about winning; it was about the spirit and determination they ...
Academic books are often overlooked when it comes to measuring their impact. Microsoft Academic is a powerful tool that can help. It is a vast database that can track citations for academic books. It has been proven to be useful for tracking citations for journal articles. It is now being tested to see if it can do the same for academic books. A recent study too...
Let's dive right in. The weather on February 19th, 2025, was a real game-changer. Schools had to adjust their schedules to keep kids safe. Albany Public Schools, Holdingford, Paynesville Area, and St. John's Prep all started their day two hours later. And there was no morning preschool at Albany Public Schools. This wasn't just about inconvenience; it was about saf...
East Jerusalem's Educational Bookshop, a pillar of intellectual life, is now facing trouble. Is this raid by police is a result of reading too many books? Police showed up at the bookshop on Sunday and accused the owners of selling books that spread hate. They were also suspicious about selling books that supports terrorism. The bookstore, known for its Ara...