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Dec 19 2025EDUCATION

San Diego's Math Problem: Time to Face the Numbers

San Diego Unified School District has a math problem. It's not new, but it's getting worse. A recent report from UCSD showed that 1 in 12 admitted students needed remedial math courses. That's a huge jump from 2020 to 2025. The report suggests that high school grades might be too high, especially af

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Dec 18 2025EDUCATION

Studying Abroad: A Journey of Languages and Adventures

In 2021, a student from Scotland embarked on a life-changing journey. She moved to Germany at the age of 19 to work as an English language assistant. This opportunity was made possible by the Erasmus scheme, which provided partial funding. However, this was one of the last groups to benefit from Era

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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

Britain's Big Move: Back to Erasmus After Brexit

Britain is making a U-turn. After leaving the Erasmus program during Brexit, it's now planning to rejoin in 2027. This decision is seen as a big win for young people, giving them a chance to study abroad without extra costs. But there's a catch. The UK will pay £570 million for the 2027/28 academic

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Nursing Students: Burnout, Confidence, and Hand Skills

Nursing students have a tough job ahead. They need strong hands and quick fingers to handle patients, give medicine, and use medical tools. But what about their minds? Stress and confidence can change how well they do these tasks. A recent study looked at how burnout and self-efficacy affect hand st

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Dec 15 2025CRIME

Two Lives Lost: A Glimpse into the Brown University Tragedy

A dark cloud settled over Brown University when a shooting shattered the peace on a Saturday evening. Two students, Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, lost their lives in the senseless violence. At least nine others were hurt, leaving the campus and community in shock. Ella Cook, a sophomore f

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Dec 15 2025CRIME

A Travel Scam Leaves Florida Students and Parents in the Lurch

A man from Marblehead, Massachusetts, is in serious trouble after being accused of swindling over 100 Florida high school students and their chaperones out of a huge sum of money. Robert Goodwin, the owner of a travel agency called Stone & Compass, is facing serious charges. He is accused of grand t

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Dec 14 2025CRIME

Shooting on Campus: What Happened at Brown University?

A tragic event unfolded at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, on a Saturday afternoon. Two students lost their lives, and nine others were hurt in a shooting that took place during final exams. The incident happened just after 4 p. m. in the Barus & Holley building, which is home to the S

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Dec 14 2025CRIME

Life After the Unthinkable: Two Students Face Gun Violence Again

Two students at Brown University know all too well the terror of a school shooting. They've lived through it before. Mia Tretta was just 16 when she was shot during the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School. She lost her best friend that day. The shooter, a 16-year-old boy, killed two people and

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Checking if a Health Quiz Works for Honduran Students

Researchers wanted to see if a health behavior survey, called the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II), works well for university students in Honduras. This survey is used a lot around the world to check how people take care of their health. But, no one had really tested if it makes sense

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Dec 14 2025EDUCATION

Graduate Degrees and Student Loans: A Shift in the Game

The Department of Education (ED) recently updated its list of "professional" graduate degrees eligible for higher student loan limits. This change has sparked debate. Only eleven degrees made the cut, leaving many others, like nursing and accounting, out in the cold. Some people are upset. They thi

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