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
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
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 device
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 who
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 w
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 th
The University of Idaho is making a bold move to tackle wildfires with a $1. 4 million boost from the National Science Foundation. This cash injection will fund nine new doctoral researchers, who will dive into the science of fire physics, mitigation, and forest regeneration. The goal? To make rural
Tyler Winklevoss, the CEO of Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, recently praised Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the school's focus on Austrian Economics, which aligns with his views on Bitcoin. Austrian Economics emphasizes free markets, individualism, and limited government inte
AI is changing schools fast. Students now use it for homework, even if it means sneaking around rules. They mix answers from different AI tools to avoid detection. Some use AI for studying, like making practice tests. But others use it to cheat, like asking it to solve math problems or fix essays.
Computer science graduates are finding it tough to land jobs in tech. Many are now looking for work in places like Chipotle. This is a big change from what they were promised. For years, tech leaders said that learning to code would lead to high-paying jobs. Many students believed this and studied
