From 1871 to 1875, something unusual happened every year at the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum in Wakefield. The Medical Superintendent, James Crichton-Browne, put together a series of gatherings called medical conversaziones. These were not your typical meetings. They were a mix of learning and
Maryland is shaking things up! The state is looking for a fresh, modern office space for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This isn't just about a new address. It's about giving educators a better workspace and saving money. The current building, the Nancy S. Gransmick Building, is
People often talk about boys struggling in school. They say boys are falling behind girls. Some even blame female teachers for this. But is this really true? Let's look at the facts. First, it's not new that girls get better grades. This has been happening for a long time. Even before women could v
UCLA is in big trouble. The U. S. government says the school didn't protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests. Now, the school might have to pay a lot of money or face even bigger problems. The government has stopped over $300 million in research money. That's a lot of cash. UCLA has
Chicago was buzzing this week, with Lollapalooza bringing in crowds and big-name artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Tyler, the Creator. But the city wasn't just about music; politics was heating up too. Governor Pritzker signed some important bills, including one to boost pensions for certain Chicago p
Microsoft's Windows 11 SE is on its way out. This move comes five years after it first hit the market. The idea was to give schools a cheap alternative to Google's Chromebooks. But it looks like Microsoft is throwing in the towel. Windows 11 SE was only for schools. It was meant to keep them from s
Students today are realizing that AI is not just a cool tech trend but a vital skill for their future. Many see it as the most important thing they can learn in college. This shift shows how students are changing their views on education and career prep. AI is now a big part of learning and job read
Head Start, a program that has helped millions of children, is facing a new rule that could turn kids away based on their parents' immigration status. This policy is not only harsh but also impractical. How do you check the immigration status of a baby or a toddler? It's not fair to make young child
People often say old books are dull. But they miss out on a lot. These books are like time machines. They show us how people thought and lived long ago. They also teach us important lessons. Take "Don Quixote, " for example. It's about a man who mixes up dreams and reality. It's funny and smart. It
In Sri Lanka, young women's understanding of breast cancer is a hot topic. A recent study dug into what non-medical female college students know, think, and do about breast cancer. The goal? To figure out how to teach them better and catch cancer early. First, let's talk about knowledge. Many of th
