Education in the US is facing a serious crisis. Recent reports show that reading and math scores for eighth graders have dropped significantly. Only 30% of students are meeting reading proficiency levels, and math scores are also on the decline. This situation calls for major changes in how we appro
Idaho is at a crossroads when it comes to medical education. The state is thinking about leaving a long-standing partnership with the University of Washington and three other states in the Western region. This partnership, known as WWAMI, has been around for 50 years and has allowed Idaho students t
Learning human anatomy can be a real challenge, but mobile apps are changing the game. These apps offer a flexible, interactive, and personalized way to study, making it easier for students and healthcare professionals to grasp complex concepts. Imagine having a 3D model of the human body right in
Imagine moving to a new country where you don't speak the language. That's the reality for many kids from Russia and Ukraine who moved to Turkey. These kids, aged 4-5, are facing big challenges learning Turkish. They make mistakes in how they say words, how they put sentences together, and more.
Ever noticed how some kids sail through school while others find it tough? It turns out that how kids tackle certain thinking tasks might play a big role in their school success. Researchers wanted to know more about something called executive functions. These are like the brain's control center, he
Ever wondered how teachers feel about teaching table tennis in PE classes? A group of experts and teachers worked together to create a questionnaire called the "Racquet Sports Attitude Scale (RSAS). " This tool is designed to see how teachers view and use table tennis in their classes. The RSAS has
E-learning has been a big deal in education for a long time, especially in developed countries. It's like having a classroom that can go anywhere with you. Now, it's starting to catch on in developing countries too, including Nigeria. This is because technology is changing so fast that even people w
Ethiopia is a land where food problems come in two forms: too much or too little. This is especially true for kids aged 6 to 23 months. The issue is not just about having enough food, but also about having the right kind. This is where the concept of "minimum dietary diversity" (MDD) comes in. MDD i
Linda McMahon, a Trump ally, was tasked with reshaping the Education Department. Her plan involved reallocating key functions to other agencies, not completely dismantling the department. McMahon suggested that programs like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act could be better managed by
The Department of Education is in a state of uncertainty. President Trump has been hinting at shutting it down for a while, and now he might actually do it. He's already signed a bunch of education-related executive orders and is thinking about taking more drastic steps. This week, the Department of
