Kids' eating habits are under the spotlight. Researchers wanted to see how food choices affect weight in young Canadian children. They looked at data from a large group of preschoolers. The focus was on understanding how different eating patterns might lead to obesity in boys and girls. The study did not prescribe any specific diets. Instead, it identified commo...
Boko Haram's attacks on schools in Nigeria have been a grim reality for many years. These attacks often result in the abduction of students, with boys frequently forced into military roles and girls subjected to servitude or worse. To better understand and potentially predict these attacks, a detailed study was conducted. This study looked at data from nearly 15 year...
New York City's public schools are in deep trouble. The city spends a staggering 41 billion dollars on education each year. This is the biggest chunk of the city's 115 billion dollar budget. Yet, the results are far from impressive. Nearly half of the fourth-graders in the city struggle with basic reading skills. This is a huge problem. It's even more alarming when c...
Texas is making big moves in education. The state is rolling out a huge $1 billion voucher program. Starting in 2026, families can get $10, 000 a year to help pay for private school. Kids with disabilities can get up to $30, 000. Sounds great, right? Not so fast. Critics worry that this will take money away from public schools. Plus, private schools can pick a...
Austria is in a state of grief after a tragic school shooting in Graz. The city is trying to make sense of the violence that took place at Dreierschützengasse high school. A 21-year-old former student opened fire, killing 10 people and injuring about a dozen others. The shooter used a shotgun and pistol, both legally owned. This has sparked a conversation about gun c...
In the heart of Austria, the city of Graz faced a grim reality. A school shooting unfolded, leaving a deep impact on the community. It was a typical Tuesday, but it turned into a day of sorrow. The BORG Dreierschützengasse school, a place of learning, became a scene of chaos. The school is located in the northwest part of the city. The police confirmed that sever...
Teachers play a huge role in making schools work well. They deal with the ups and downs of daily school life. They also help students take part in learning. This is not always easy. Some ideas about what it means to be a professional teacher do not consider the real-life complexities of schools. These ideas often overlook how teachers and students interact. They also...
Young kids often struggle with understanding false beliefs. This is because they have a hard time seeing things from another person's perspective. It is like they have a reality bias. They find it hard to think about what someone else might believe if it is not true. This is a big part of how kids think and learn. Researchers wanted to see if magical or fantasti...
A high school student in Massachusetts found himself in a tough spot after being held by immigration officials. Marcelo Gomes da Silva, an 18-year-old from Brazil, was on his way to volleyball practice when he was stopped and taken into custody. This happened because his father was the real target of the operation, but Marcelo got caught in the mix. He was driving hi...
Confusion and frustration have arisen in New York City as the Department of Education mistakenly scheduled a school closure for the wrong day of Eid al-Adha. The holiday is set to begin at sunset on Thursday, but schools are already closed that day, leading to a mix-up. This blunder has left many Muslim students and educators scratching their heads. Eid al-A...