Teachers have a big influence when it comes to people deciding whether to get vaccinated. In Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia, vaccination rates are quite low. So, it's important to find out if teachers are willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This can help boost confidence in the vaccine among students and ot
In Burr Ridge, Illinois, the local school district is grappling with a high rate of teacher absenteeism. The problem isn't new, as this year, 38% of teachers missed at least 10 days. Why? Health issues are a major reason, says the superintendent. Other districts like Gower (33%) and Pleasantdale (25
In a recent turn of events, Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new picks for the Chicago Board of Education. The mayor introduced a new leader, Sean Harden, for the 21-member team that will take their seats in January. Among the nine new appointees, three are fresh faces, while the rest include peo
Ever wondered why some Spanish words feel warm and fuzzy, while others make you shudder? Researchers have just discovered an innovative method using artificial intelligence to figure this out. They analyzed over 100, 000 Spanish words, looking at how pleasant, exciting, or concrete they seem. The AI
Did you know that three big-name publications have been quietly pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from teachers' unions? These outlets—The New Republic, American Prospect, and Courier Newsroom—have collectively grabbed $905, 000 from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Educ
In her new book, "Cher: The Memoir, " Cher shares her tough times with ex-husband Sonny Bono. She talks about their pop duo, "Sonny & Cher, " and their popular '70s TV show. Howard Stern, a radio host, had strong feelings while reading Cher's book. He said Sonny did horrible things, making him want
The 2024 election night brought a significant shift in K-12 education as pro-school-choice candidates won in states like Texas. This was alongside President-elect Trump's commitment to school choice. Trump's choice for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is a strong supporter of school-choice leg
President-elect Donald Trump surprised many by nominating Linda McMahon, a billionaire professional wrestling mogul, as his secretary of Education. McMahon, a major Republican donor and a champion of small businesses, doesn’t have a background in education. Trump highlighted her leadership experienc
In Marblehead, teachers and school officials are starting to make some real headway in their talks. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) President, Jonathan Heller, shared that after a long wait, negotiations finally happened face-to-face on Monday. He's hopeful that these discussions will lea
Cher's new memoir reveals the dark side of her marriage to Sonny Bono. The iconic singer was pushed to the brink, contemplating suicide multiple times during their Vegas residency in 1972. At just 26 years old, her weight had dropped to 98 pounds as she worked tirelessly under Sonny's control. The b
