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Nov 20 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead Teachers and School Officials: Moving Towards a Deal?

In Marblehead, teachers and school officials are starting to make some real headway in their talks. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) President, Jonathan Heller, shared that after a long wait, negotiations finally happened face-to-face on Monday. He's hopeful that these discussions will lea

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Nov 19 2024EDUCATION

Georgia's New School Voucher Plan: What to Know

Starting from 2025, Georgia will launch a new program called the Georgia Promise Scholarship. This program aims to help families cover private school costs or homeschooling needs. Eligible students are those who attend the lowest-performing public schools. Funds can be used for various educational n

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Nov 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Gets Boost from Mitsubishi

Imagine swapping your car's battery in just a few minutes instead of waiting hours for a recharge. That's what Ample is aiming for with its battery swapping tech, and now they've got some financial muscle from Mitsubishi. Ample has been testing this idea in San Francisco, Madrid, and Japan for three

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Republicans and Democrats Face New Challenges After 2024 Election

In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, both Republicans and Democrats are confronting unique challenges. Democrats, while retaining their core base of highly engaged voters, lost significant ground with less-engaged groups. These voters were disproportionately younger, more Republican-l

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Nov 19 2024EDUCATION

Ex-Duolingo Leaders Launch Outsmart to Tackle College Costs

As college fees keep climbing, three former Duolingo bigwigs are starting a new venture, Outsmart Education. Their goal? Make higher education more affordable and accessible. The team, led by Jorge Mazal, has snagged $13 million in funding from investors like Khosla Ventures. This seed money will go

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Nov 19 2024BUSINESS

CVS Health Expands Board with New Faces and Fresh Ideas

CVS Health has bolstered its board of directors, adding four new members, including the CEO of a hedge fund that has been vocal about the company’s struggles. The latest development comes after productive discussions with shareholder Glenview Capital Management, which holds about a 1% stake in CVS H

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

What’s Up with Government Spending?

Imagine discovering that billions of dollars have been sent to the wrong people due to mistakes. Shockingly, this could happen even more frequently, hitting a staggering $1 trillion by 2025. One hot topic is the money spent supporting LGBTQ+ rights overseas. Is this really the best way to spend taxp

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Nov 17 2024EDUCATION

Why Special Ed Costs Are Catching Up with Schools

Public schools like Marblehead and Gloucester are facing a major challenge: the cost of special education is skyrocketing. This year, Marblehead spent $4. 4 million on special education outside their district, which is almost three times more than a decade ago. Gloucester’s costs have also shot up b

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

``` Trump's Ed Reboot: Cutting Funds & Ending Mandates ```

``` Ever wondered what Former President Donald Trump has in mind for schools? He aims to stamp out what he labels as "woke" elements and "left-wing indoctrination. " This includes avoiding lessons on gender identity and structural racism. He also wants to eliminate diversity offices in schools. His

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

How Pictures Affect Medical Funding on Crowdsourcing Platforms

When it comes to raising money for medical needs online, first impressions really matter. A good image can draw people in and get them interested in donating. Researchers used smart computers to figure out what kinds of pictures work best. They looked at different images and found that certain types

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