Are you a parent of a student at a private school? If so, you might be noticing some trends that have you worried. Many American parents, both from public and private schools like the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (Lab), are concerned about similar issues. One major problem they see is a
Imagine a school where students excel not just in the classroom, but also in areas like math, science, and language proficiency. That's exactly what's happening at Johnson Elementary in Aurora, Illinois. This school has just been named an "Exemplary School" by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Imagine trying to fix something complex, like a broken bone, without knowing all the pieces. That's how many Black medical professionals feel about the orthopaedic field. It's time to change the conversation and amplify Black voices. For years, the orthopaedic world has been dominated by one perspe
Kingston Literacy & Skills, a charity that's been around since 1977, has just announced a new fundraising campaign called “25 in 25”. They're asking locals to chip in $25 each month in 2025 to keep their programs running and growing. These programs help adults improve skills like reading, writing, m
In Dallas, making ends meet is a tough task for many young adults. A recent report shows that only about one-third of people aged 25-34 can cover essential costs like food, housing, and healthcare on their salary. To support a child in Dallas County, you'd need at least $61, 000 this year, but most
Did you know that almost two-thirds of deaths from heart diseases worldwide are linked to things we do or don’t do, like smoking, drinking too much, eating poorly, or not being active enough? In Africa, these diseases are on the rise because people don’t know enough about them or have wrong ideas. I
You might think that doctors who've just started their training in critical care would be experts in understanding how the lungs work. After all, they've been learning about it for years, right? Well, not so fast. A study found that when they were tested on this knowledge, recent medical school grad
Deon Harris, a fourth grader from Dallas, surprised everyone at the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition. He declared that if Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today, he'd say America is suffering from heart failure. Deon argued that people aren't following King's legacy of love and peace
Once upon a time, the chances of Black and White Americans ending up in prison were fairly equal, similar to the gap between those with a college degree and those without. Fast forward to today, and the picture has changed dramatically. Education, not race, has become the bigger factor in who ends u
Teachers and school leaders in Idaho are speaking out against new laws that could send public money to private schools. They argue that this would be a waste of taxpayers' money and wouldn't help students much. Last Monday, they held a press conference at the Capitol to share their concerns. They th
