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Jan 01 2025EDUCATION

What's Next for Kootenai County Schools?

As the new year begins, school leaders in Kootenai County are looking ahead to 2025 with a mix of excitement and challenges. The Coeur d'Alene School District has big plans to grow and improve. Superintendent Shon Hocker is energized by the potential of students and teachers. With help from state fu

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Jan 01 2025EDUCATION

Indiana's Graduation Success Story: A New Milestone

Indiana's class of 2024 has something to celebrate! The state just hit a new high in graduation rates, with 90. 2% of students earning their diplomas. This is a jump from last year's 89%. The good news isn't just for some students; it's across the board. Every group saw improvements, including minor

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Nurses' Comfort Levels in Iran: A Closer Look

In Kashan, Iran, a recent study took a deep dive into the comfort levels of nurses working in teaching hospitals. Over 300 nurses were picked randomly for this study. The focus was on understanding what makes nurses feel comfortable or not in their jobs. Researchers used special questionnaires to ga

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Teaching Future Doctors How to Talk to Patients About Healthy Living

It's no secret that doctors struggle with encouraging patients to adopt healthier habits. They often feel it's not that important or lack confidence in delivering guidance. But, do you know where this pattern starts? It begins early in medical school, specifically in the preclinical years. There's a

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Dec 31 2024EDUCATION

Nutrition Nudges: What Helps and Hinders in Flemish Higher Ed

In Flanders, the journey from high school to college or university marks a significant period where students are at risk of unhealthy weight gain and poor dietary habits. Colleges and universities present a ripe opportunity to introduce nutrition interventions. But, success depends on these interven

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Dec 31 2024BUSINESS

Jimmy Choo's Mission: Empowering Young Fashion Designers

Jimmy Choo, the renowned shoe designer, has lived a fascinating journey from crafting shoes by hand in Malaysia to dressing celebrities worldwide. Now, he's passing on his expertise through the JCA London Fashion Academy, an online platform where students and graduates can sell their designs. Choo a

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Wrestling CEO Takes On Education: A Unique Choice

Imagine this: a wrestling CEO is now in charge of the Department of Education. That's right, Linda McMahon, who rose to fame in the wrestling world, is now at the helm of education. Unlike typical educators, she doesn't have a degree in education. In fact, her degree is in French, not education. So,

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Syria's Kids: A Decade of War, a Lifetime of Loss

Imagine growing up in a war zone. That's the reality for many Syrian kids. After 14 years of civil war, about half of Syrian school-age children are out of school, Save the Children reported. That's over 3. 7 million kids! The war has also left them in desperate need of food and psychological help.

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Dec 31 2024EDUCATION

Houston's New Health Care High School: A $31M Investment in the Future

In Houston, a new high school is tackling the healthcare workforce shortage one student at a time. HEAL High School, funded by a $31 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, is partnering with Memorial Hermann Health System to give students a head start in healthcare careers. With a focus on han

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Why Do Ortho Surgery Trainees in the South of Nigeria Choose Certain Specialties?

Ever noticed how surgeons can be crazy-specific about what they do? Like some prefer fixing bones (orthopaedic surgery), and within that, they might have a favourite body part or problem to tackle. This curious choice of interests among orthopaedic surgery residents in southern Nigeria is no excepti

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