STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

Big Tech's Growing Influence in Schools: A Cause for Concern?

Big Tech companies are increasingly targeting schools, marketing their AI products as helpful tools for both students and teachers. However, this push raises important questions about the future of education. Some schools, like those in Texas and Arizona, are already using AI to teach students, with teachers taking a backseat role. Students themselves have mixed fee...

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Jun 21 2025EDUCATION

Why Are Nursing Students Losing Interest in Class?

Nursing students often struggle to stay engaged in their classes. This is a big problem. It affects how well they learn and how well they can do their jobs later on. There are many reasons for this lack of interest. One major factor is the lifestyle of these students. Many nursing students have to balance school with work and family responsibilities. This can make it...

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Apr 25 2025EDUCATION

School Gardens: Cultivating Knowledge and Health

Schools are increasingly embracing the idea of gardens. These gardens are not just for growing fruits and vegetables. They are for growing young minds and keeping bodies active. A recent investigation is exploring how these green spaces can enhance children's knowledge about food and climate change. It is also examining if they can make school more appealing and enco...

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Apr 24 2025EDUCATION

Mindset Matters: How Conviction Shapes Educational Choices

Mindsets are powerful. They shape how people approach challenges and opportunities. But not all mindsets are equally influential. Recent studies have shown that the strength of a mindset can vary greatly. This is particularly true when it comes to choosing between growth and fixed environments. Growth mindsets believe that abilities can be developed. Fixed mindsets,...

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Feb 28 2025EDUCATION

Bridging the Gap: Indigenous Students in Science

Indigenous students face big hurdles in biomedical science and pharmacy research. These challenges come from long-standing issues and educational systems that don't always fit their needs. But there's hope. The University of Newcastle (UoN) is taking steps to change this. The UoN set up the Indigenous Student Engagement Committee. This group works hard to ge...

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Feb 25 2025EDUCATION

Drawing for Learning: A Fun Way to Study

Ever thought that doodling could be a super useful study tool? Well, it can be! Drawing helps students remember stuff better, improves how they observe things, and makes them more interested in what they're learning. But, let's be real, it can also be a bit tough and time-consuming. So, how can we make it more enjoyable and meaningful? By turning student drawings int...

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Abbott Elementary Season 4: Helping Kids Find Their Passion

Abbott Elementary's latest episode, Season 4, Episode 10, takes a break from big plot movements, focusing instead on the challenges of education. It's a light-hearted episode that highlights the struggles teachers face in keeping students engaged. Jacob, a dedicated educator, tries to find an after-school activity that will spark RJ's interest. RJ, a student with a h...

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Boosting Student Health: Northbrook's First Wellness Fair

Ever wondered how to make health and fitness fun? Northbrook's Glenbrook North High School is doing just that with their inaugural health fair. The event, happening on Dec. 20 from 9:30 a. m. to 1 p. m. , aims to connect students with local wellness companies. The school's physical education department is all about promoting physical literacy, which means helping stu...

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