Next year’s school schedule in Anne Arundel County takes a different path. Instead of kicking off in late August, classes begin on August 30, 2027. The change came after the school board voted unanimously on a fresh calendar. Officials say the delay helps avoid losing teaching days to holidays that
New York’s governor is taking a surprising step by backing a federal program that could give families more school options. The plan, set to start in 2027, lets states choose to participate by offering tax credits to parents who send kids to private or charter schools. Hochul’s team says she supports
Researchers have taken a new look at a 17th‑century book about magnetism that first appeared in 1600. They didn’t just count how many copies survived; they also read the notes people wrote inside those books. By combining these two kinds of data, the team could see where readers stopped, highlighted
A new study has created and tested a tool that measures how much students trust AI in online courses. The researchers first gathered ideas from existing research, then asked experts to check the items for relevance. They ran two rounds of statistical tests: one to explore how the questions group tog
In 2023, researchers surveyed 200 nursing students to see how their inner resources affect their sense of right and wrong. The study measured three things: psychological capital (confidence, hope, resilience), spiritual well‑being (a sense of purpose and connection), and moral sensitivity (the abil
The Midcoast Villager announced a reduction of six employees, including its managing editor, last month as part of a cost‑saving plan. Publisher Aaron Britt said the decision was driven by financial necessity, not controversy. Three people opted for buyouts while three were laid off; the losse
A research team set out to see if breathing exercises before operations could lower lung problems after surgery. The study involved patients scheduled for heart, chest and belly surgeries in the UK’s National Health Service. They ran a randomised controlled trial, meaning some patients received t
The goal of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) is to stop bad chemicals from hurting people before they become a problem. Scientists use a new way of looking at all the times we might be exposed to chemicals, called the life‑course exposome. By mixing these ideas, a new workflow has been cr
Doctors often face tough choices when treating aggressive brain tumors. A recent trial looked at how well a drug called regorafenib works in newly diagnosed and recurring glioblastoma cases. Instead of traditional methods, researchers used a flexible approach where patient data influenced treatment
A U. S. appeals court just heard arguments about whether a senator crossed a line by telling troops they could refuse illegal orders. Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona and former Navy captain, faced tough questions from judges who wondered why the government wanted to punish him for those comments
