School bullying is a big problem in Mexico. Around 19% of students face it. Even though there have been many efforts to stop it, it's still happening. Now, a new way is being tried out: game-based learning. This new method is teaching kids to be assertive, which means standing up for themselves in a
You might think that with school-based programs, most girls in rich countries get the HPV vaccine. But surprisingly, some don't. This could keep the gap in cervical cancer rates between different groups going. Let's dive into the reasons why this happens. Imagine a group of girls in a high-income c
Imagine this: a state committee dedicated to sniffing out government inefficiencies, not unlike the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Wisconsin has just unveiled its newest committee, the Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee, or GOAT for short. Republican Ass
Teenager Rubi Patricia Vergara, a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, sadly lost her life in a tragic shooting incident on Monday. She was just 14 years old. A fellow student, 15-year-old Natalie "Samantha" Rupnow, was the shooter, and she also took her own life at the s
In a surprising move, the Chicago Board of Education decided to keep seven charter schools from closing. These schools, run by Acero Schools, were planned to shut down at the end of the year. The board voted unanimously to fund a rescue plan that will keep all seven schools open for another year. Tw
In the aftermath of a devastating shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, the community is embracing Christmas traditions to find comfort and hope. Reverend Sarah Karlen from City Church explains that the faith community feels God's presence more than ever. The church will
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) chief Pedro Martinez is in hot water. On Friday night, his lawyer filed an injunction in court. Martinez wants to stop the school board from firing him. Why are they trying to fire him? Some say he's being used as a scapegoat. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the May
Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) can lead to serious brain development issues. But how does this affect kids' chances of going to elementary school? This study looked into that, focusing on kids who got adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) therapy. ACTH therapy is a common treatment for IES
In recent years, several states like Oklahoma and Texas have introduced laws aiming to shape the discussion of race, gender, and American history in public schools. However, despite this intense political attention, many teachers report that these laws have minimal impact on their classroom practice
In Wisconsin, a 15-year-old student shot and killed a teacher and a classmate at Abundant Life Christian School. The shooter, Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow, had just started at the school and didn't show any major concerns to teachers. The community, deeply rooted in faith, is struggling with the lack o
