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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Preventing Pregnancy Violence: Can Couple Education Help in Rural Ethiopia?

Pregnancy should be a happy time, but for many women in Ethiopia, it's marred by intimate partner violence (IPV). This problem is especially prevalent in rural areas, but few studies have looked into how to stop it. One possible solution is Couple-Based Violence Prevention Education (CBVPE). This tr

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Jan 18 2025EDUCATION

School Web Filters: Helpful or Hindering?

Imagine trying to learn Spanish with a teacher, only to find that the links he gives you are all blocked. That's what happened to Aleeza Siddique, a 15-year-old from Northern California. Her school's internet filter turned their lesson into a vocabulary drill. A new study by the Center for Democracy

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Jan 18 2025EDUCATION

Teaching Severe Pelvic Trauma: A New VR Approach

Learning to treat severe pelvic trauma is tough for medical students. It takes both smart thinking and hands-on skills, which traditional teaching methods can't always provide. Lectures and practice on mannequins have limits. They can't cover all the complex scenarios, and students might not get eno

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Gap: Virtual Learning for Haiti's Heart Health

Heart disease is a big problem in countries like Haiti, where money isn't plenty. Doctors there need more training to handle it. A group tried something new: a virtual course to teach heart health to medical students. They tested it out and found it worked well. Haiti has a shortage of doctors who

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Jan 17 2025EDUCATION

How Parents' Relationships with Kids Affect Junior High Grades

Ever wondered how a parent's bond with their child can influence academic success? A recent study dove into this topic, focusing on junior high school students in China. The findings? Both moms and dads play crucial roles, but moms seem to have a bigger impact. The study used data from the China Edu

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Education Shake-Up: What to Expect from the Next Administration

The upcoming administration change is set to bring significant shifts in education policies. Miguel Cardona, who served as Education Secretary under Joe Biden, is concerned about the incoming president's plans to eliminate the Department of Education. Cardona believes this could widen the gap betwee

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Jan 17 2025EDUCATION

Brookline Boosts Early Education with Big Grant

In Brookline, MA, the town has just handed out a significant chunk of money—$450, 000 to be exact—to support a local education initiative. The Martin Trust Partnership In Education is the lucky recipient, and they've got big plans for the cash. Over the next four years, they aim to set up something

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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-

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Jan 17 2025EDUCATION

Darien Schools Keep Gifted Program After Parents Speak Out

The Darien Board of Education has decided to maintain the Idea Program, which focuses on gifted and talented students, for the next school year. The vote was 7-2 in favor, following a meeting where parents, students, and alumni shared their positive experiences with the program. One former student,

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Indiana Lawmakers Tackle Mental Health, Education, and Constitution Amendments

As the Indiana General Assembly's 2025 session kicks off, lawmakers from Northwest Indiana are busy filing bills that address key issues like mental health, higher education, and water infrastructure. They’re also pushing for a change to the state constitution. One interesting bill, House Bill 1078,

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