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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

New Education Chief: Wrestling Exec Takes On Big Job

Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, has been appointed as the nation's education chief. This is a surprising choice, given her background and the president's plans for the Education Department. McMahon, a 76-year-old billionaire and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, has little tr

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Mar 03 2025SPORTS

March Madness in Massachusetts: High School Sports Roundup

In the world of Massachusetts high school sports, March is a month of champions and thrilling upsets. Let's dive into some of the highlights from a recent Saturday. The gymnastics scene saw Masconomet clinching their fifth state title since 2019, bouncing back from a second-place finish th

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Feb 28 2025EDUCATION

Farm Safety in the Digital Age

Imagine this: instead of just reading about farm safety, what if you could experience it? That's exactly what a recent project did. They created a game using Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) to teach agricultural safety to high school students. The goal was to see if this high-tech approach could mak

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

What Happens When States Take Over Education?

The idea of dismantling the U. S. Education Department and handing over control to the states has been a hot topic. The White House has hinted at big changes, but the details are still fuzzy. The states are not ready for this huge task. They are confused and asking many questions. The biggest wo

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Feb 27 2025EDUCATION

How Friends and Foes Shape School Success in China

In China, high school students often face a unique challenge: balancing their studies with the dynamics of their friendships. This isn't just about who sits next to you in class. It's about how those relationships can either boost or hinder your drive to succeed in subjects like math and

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Colonia High School: Cancer Fears Debunked

A recent school board meeting stirred up old worries about cancer cases linked to Colonia High School. The New Jersey Department of Health and Rutgers University stepped in to investigate. They found that the cancer rates among graduates and staff were not unusually high. This news came as a relief

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Feb 24 2025EDUCATION

Bullying Based on Identity: What Makes a Difference?

Bullying that targets someone's identity can have serious effects on young people. This isn't just about physical harm; it can mess with a kid's mind and emotions. Researchers have been studying this issue, but many studies have missed the mark by not looking at the bigger picture over time. A recen

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Feb 21 2025EDUCATION

School Year Shortened Due to Weather

In Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the school year is wrapping up earlier than expected. This is due to the district facing more weather-related closures than anticipated. The district has had 11 days off due to bad weather. This has pushed the last day of school to June 2. However, the district is aiming t

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Feb 21 2025EDUCATION

Texas Schools: Big Changes on the Horizon

Texas is buzzing with education talks. Lawmakers are looking to shake things up with a bunch of new bills. One big issue is money. Schools are feeling the pinch with budgets that haven't changed since 2019. Inflation is making things tough, and some districts are even talking about closing schools.

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Texas Lawmakers Push for School Choice: A New Era for Education?

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 ma

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