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Mar 07 2025EDUCATION

Texas Students: Who's Funding Your Education?

Texas students have a big supporter in the U. S. Department of Education. This department sends billions of dollars to Texas for schools, colleges, and job training. These funds help with everything from school lunches to college tuition. The department also makes sure schools follow federal laws

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Trump's Plan to Shut Down the Education Department: What's the Deal?

The White House is buzzing with talk about a potential executive order to shut down the Department of Education. This news, first leaked by The Washington Post, has been making waves. The draft, labeled "pre-decisional, " was circulated on Wednesday and obtained by NPR. It directs the newly confirme

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Religious Leaders Keep the Conversation Going: Family Planning in Tanzania

In Tanzania, family planning is a big deal. Lots of people want it, but not everyone gets it. Why? Some men don't like it, some people don't know enough about health, and some think it goes against their beliefs. So, what can be done? Religious leaders can help. They can talk to people in their co

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Education Overhaul: Trump's Plan to Shake Up the Department of Education

President Donald Trump is planning to shake up the education system. He is expected to issue an order soon. This order will ask the new Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, to start closing down the Department of Education. This is a big move, but it won't be easy. It will require a lot of legal step

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Are Clinical Coders Ready for the ICD-11 Transition?

The world of healthcare is constantly evolving, and with it, the tools and systems used to classify diseases. The International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11), is the latest update, and it's a big deal. Why? Because the accuracy of clinical coding directly affects patient care an

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Mar 05 2025EDUCATION

Breaking Barriers: How Media Empowers BIPOC Voices in Higher Education

Imagine a world where everyone's story is heard and valued. That's the power of media praxis, especially for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in higher education. These platforms are more than just tools; they're gateways to empowerment and leadership. Think about it. When BIP

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Mar 05 2025EDUCATION

Medical Students' Take on New Learning Style

India's medical schools are shaking things up with a new teaching method called competency-based medical education, or CBME for short. This isn't your typical classroom learning. Instead, it's all about gaining specific skills and knowledge. Imagine learning to ride a bike by actually riding one, no

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Growing Up Shortchanged

In many places around the world, children are living longer lives. However, this is not always a happy story. Many kids in low- and middle-income countries aren't growing or learning as they should. Two major issues are stunting and delayed early child development. Stunting is when kids don't reach

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Mar 04 2025SCIENCE

Rat Anatomy in 3D: A Game Changer for Learning and Research

In today's world, 3D printing is changing how we learn and conduct research in medicine. Imagine being able to hold a detailed, accurate model of a rat's anatomy in your hands. This is exactly what scientists have achieved using a special type of data called DICOM. DICOM data comes from medical ima

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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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