Marley Malenfant is a journalist who has worn many hats. He's been in the game for a decade, working in print, digital, and broadcast. His journey started in West Texas, where he was a TV reporter for KTXS. There, he covered a wide range of topics, from education to sports, and even breaking news. He's comfortable both in front of and behind the camera. Before divin...
In the United States, HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a major cause of several types of cancer, including cervical, anal, and some oral cancers. Since 2006, a vaccine has been available to protect against the most common cancer-causing HPV types. However, not enough children are getting this vaccine. Researchers wanted to understand why some parents are hesitant. T...
College life in the U. S. isn't all about big universities and fancy dorms. There are over 19 million students, but most aren't part of the elite institutions or the glamorous side of campus life. Many students have responsibilities that go beyond studying. They often live at home, work jobs, or take care of kids while trying to get an education. The higher educatio...
Colleges are increasingly turning to AI to handle routine tasks, freeing up staff for more complex work. At Roxbury Community College, a new AI assistant named AskRoxie is set to take over simple queries, from password resets to financial aid questions. This shift is part of a broader trend in New England, where AI is being used for everything from writing content to...
Oklahoma is making waves with a new rule for teachers moving from California and New York. They must pass a test created by a conservative group called PragerU. The state's education chief, Ryan Walters, says this is to keep "radical leftist ideology" out of classrooms. But others see it as a "MAGA loyalty test. " The test has 50 questions. The first few ask about t...
Big names in the crypto world, like Coinbase, DCG, and Kraken, have joined forces to create a new nonprofit. They call it the American Innovation Project (AIP). Its goal? To teach policymakers about decentralized tech. As a 501(c)(3), AIP won't pay most taxes and its leaders won't be held personally responsible for its actions. But there's a catch: it can't focus muc...
Tech in schools has always sparked strong feelings. Some see it as a threat. Others see it as a tool to help students learn better. This isn't new. People have been worried about tech in schools for a long time. Back in the 1970s, teachers were scared of calculators. They thought these small devices would stop kids from learning basic math. But others thought calcul...
California is facing a serious reading crisis. Many students are struggling to read at grade level. A new bill, AB 1454, could change how reading is taught in the state. This bill focuses on evidence-based reading instruction. It includes phonics and vocabulary. This method is different from the whole language approach. Whole language teaches reading through literatu...
YouTube is not just for cat videos and music anymore. It has grown into a place where people learn about all sorts of things. One surprising thing people use YouTube for is weather updates. There is a channel called the Severe Weather Center. A meteorologist named Max Velocity runs it. He explains weather patterns in the United States. Max started his channel in 201...
A federal judge has put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities. Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled that the Education Department broke the law when it tried to cut federal funding from schools that kept their DEI initiatives. This ruling comes after a long legal battle. In...