Lake Huron holds a secret world beneath its waves. This lake is home to many shipwrecks, each with its own story. Thanks to modern tech, you can now explore these underwater mysteries without getting wet. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is leading this effort. They are creating detailed 3D models of these shipwrecks. These models are made from hundreds of u...
People from all walks of life are uniting to protest against the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, and its leader, Elon Musk. This diverse group includes social workers, veterans, educators, and even a 96-year-old woman who survived Nazi occupation. They are all concerned about the potential impacts of DOGE's proposed cuts to various government department...
The battle to preserve public education is heating up. A prominent senator is taking a stand against efforts to weaken the Department of Education. This person is rallying support from students, parents, and educators nationwide. The senator launched a campaign to shine a light on the real-world effects of budget cuts. This initiative aims to hold the curren...
The recent actions by the Trump administration have sparked concern about the future of public education in the United States. A significant portion of the U. S. Department of Education's workforce has been dismissed. This move is part of a broader plan to shrink the department, despite lacking the legal authority to do so. The stated goal is to redirect funds toward...
Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, has been vocal about her opposition to the Trump administration's plan to shut down the federal Department of Education. She claims that this move would harm children's education. However, many people believe that her concerns are more about her own influence and power. The U. S. Department...
Texas is buzzing with talk about school choice. The state's House Speaker, Dustin Burrows, recently declared that this legislative session is all about pushing for a private-school voucher program. He believes that the time has finally come for families to have more options in education. Burrows made these remarks at a policy summit. This event was hosted by the Tex...
Did you know that there is a virus that is the main cause of cervical cancer. The most common types are HPV 16 and 18. The good news is that vaccines are now available to prevent HPV infections. However, there is a problem. Many people do not know much about HPV and the vaccines. Multiple factors contribute to this lack of knowledge. First, education about HPV is of...
School vouchers just got a big thumbs up from the Tennessee House of Representatives. This means that public money can now be used for private school expenses. The vote was pretty close, with 54 in favor and 44 against. There was also a small change to the bill. This change means that local school boards have to say "yes" to the new voucher system for teachers to get...
Schools in the U. S. might be in for a huge shakeup. Federal power over schools is about to be tested. The president has signed orders. They want to change the basics of teaching American History and science. They are into "American History" as in Jack's Great adventure. The White guy's point of view is only allowed. These changes include who you are is no longer rel...
In 1822, France's government had a smart idea. They wanted more people to get vaccinated against smallpox. So, they asked a French artist named Constant Joseph Desbordes to create a painting that would teach people about the benefits of the vaccine. Desbordes came up with "La Vaccine, " which shows one of France's top doctors, Jean-Louis Alibert, giving someone the v...