Education, or lack of it, is a hot topic nowadays. Some folks think that the Department of Education isn't pulling its weight. They believe that the federal division hasn't been effective for a long time. Some people think that it really doesn't matter when schools are only places to socialize. Som
In the quiet town of Bernardsville, a former teacher is making waves with a unique business idea. It all started with a need for a creative outlet. This teacher mom wanted to engage her kids in fun learning activities while she was home with them. She started creating sens
Schools are where kids spend a lot of time sitting down. This isn't good for their bodies or minds. Imagine a classroom where kids can move around while they learn. These are called Active Learning Classrooms. They're designed to get kids up and moving, which can make a big difference in how they fe
"Multiple colleges, including Northwestern University, are in hot water after protests against Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war. Which seems to have turned messy. The federal government is stepping in. They're calling the situation "widespread antisemitic harassment, " and they're using a l
Little kids are curious and soak up everything around them. Screens are everywhere these days, from TV to tablets. It's natural to wonder how all this screen time affects their language skills. Researchers jumped in to see if the time toddlers spend on screens impacts their language and how they t
Have you ever thought about how schools choose who goes where? Like a big sorting hat. There's more to it than what meets the eye. Schools have always been a place for learning and growing, but what if something more complicated wants in? Something we call polygenic scores, which are like a report
In a surprising move, The government started looking into getting rid of the United States Department of Education completely. There's no stopping people from thinking about whether or not it will actually happen. The information first got out two people with full knowledge of the plans. Offi
Step into a realm where reality blurs in the vibrant Wynwood neighborhood. You will see more than 70 mind-boggling exhibits that will challenge your imagination and for sure add to your Instagram collection. Inside this place, you will see rotating, spinning and moving exhibits that resemb
In New Jersey, Bernards Township and Watchung Hills school districts want to join forces to dive deep into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it meshes with education. Kristen Fox is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction and she's been chatting with Watchung Hills about the top
In Houston, some school classrooms have a unique twist: a countdown timer. It ticks away in the background. A teacher in a fourth-grade English class uses this timer to keep her students on track. She gives them 10 seconds to log in. And then, she sets the timer for one minute while students read a
