In Alaska, schools are facing tough choices about budgets. One area that's often on the chopping block is school nurses. But for kids with serious medical conditions, like Type 1 diabetes, having a nurse at school isn't just a comfort—it's a necessity. Type 1 diabetes isn't something that can be ma
A huge number of students from middle and high schools got together at UC Irvine for the 2026 Orange County Regional Science Olympiad. Over 1, 200 kids from around 50 schools showed off their skills in all sorts of science and tech challenges. They tackled everything from biology to coding, geology
New surgery residents often feel lost. They are not sure what they need to learn. A group wanted to change this. They wanted to make a plan. This plan would help new residents. It would give them what they need. First, they talked to the residents. They asked what they needed. They wanted to know w
Health systems often find it hard to use local and published data to make quick decisions, especially in areas like primary care that change fast. The idea of learning healthcare systems (LHS) suggests that learning should happen all the time through real-world use. But putting this into practice wi
Colorado is on the hunt for its next top educator. The state's Department of Education has opened the doors for nominations for the 2027 Teacher of the Year award. This isn't just about finding the best teacher; it's about honoring those who make a real difference in students' lives and communities.
Gallup, the famous pollster that started measuring how people feel about presidents back in 1938, said on February 11 it would stop tracking these scores. The change marks a shift in what the company wants to study, according to its own statement. The idea of polling presidents began when George Ga
The 24‑year‑old goalie from the Minnesota Wild, Samuel Hlavaj, made an impressive 46 saves during Slovakia’s 5‑3 loss to Sweden at the Olympic Games. Even though his team was outshot 51‑32, Hlavaj’s performance kept the Slovakian squad competitive in a hard‑fought match. Hlavaj has already helped S
Georgia’s Massee Lane Gardens, a 9‑acre patch near Fort Valley, turns into a colorful display when the cold‑season camellias bloom. Over 1, 000 varieties of these evergreen shrubs light up the grounds with reds, pinks and whites, offering a bright contrast to Georgia’s typical peach scenery. The
A couple of freshmen from a Houston university built an online tool that shows where immigration officers are active. The map pulls data from news outlets, public records and other open sources so anyone can click a spot and see recent enforcement actions. The creators, both nineteen years old, sai
In a surprising turn of events, an elderly woman who caused a devastating accident that took the lives of a family of four might not spend a single day behind bars. Mary Fong Lau, 80, recently changed her plea to no contest for four felony counts of gross vehicular manslaughter. This means she didn'
