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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Is A Credit Union The Right Move For East Ascension High School?

A debate is brewing in Ascension Parish. Officials in Ascension Public Schools want financial literacy in their school curriculum. They want to bring a credit union to East Ascension High school. The idea of financial literacy sounds good. But how far money handling skills will go is uncertain. But

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Harassment at school, what do students really think? !

Imagine this: about two-thirds of female students had engaged in sex before entering college. Now, think about the implications of that number. A significant portion of these students also felt vulnerable. Vulnerable from sexual harassment. Let that sink in. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about

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Feb 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Highland Park: A Green Haven For Wildlife

In the heart of Illinois, the city of Highland Park has been buzzing with excitement. It is the second city in the state to receive a special title from the National Wildlife Federation. This title is not a simple award; it's a recognition for becoming a top-notch habitat for local wildlife. See, th

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

School Changes On The Horizon For Texas

Texas is at the center of a significant shift in education policies. Fragile compromises present between state extreme political right wing groups, some Texas Republican leaders, and the Texas federal government as to how children are taught, what they learn, and even who's teaching them. Parent

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Will the Supreme Court Green Light a Catholic Cyber Charter School?

In a big decision, the Supreme Court will now decide if a Catholic online school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual, can start teaching students in Oklahoma. The state has never done this Before! . The Supreme Court agreed to look at two cases. The discussions will be about whether a charte

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

STUDY on How Problem Based Learning can Help Rural Communities

Imagine setting foot in rural Japan or even rural communities in other countries like The USA or Australia, some rural areas are noticeably lacking enough doctors to meet the needs of the larger patient population. Rural medicine is in dire need of assistance: and one of the significant cu

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Jan 31 2025EDUCATION

Feelin' Blue, College Kids? Let Technology Lift That Mood!

UK universities are packed with students, all facing the same pressures, picking up mental scars, and what’s worse, feeling abandoned. It’s worrying however, although there’s a huge demand, The schools cant always meet every student's needs on time.

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Secrets Exposed: How Teens See Digital Harassment

Teenagers think the online world may be a place to explore but they often land into trouble. Sharing sexual content is part of the teen conversations online. The content start off as consensual between teens. However, things can go wrong. It turns the situation from being consensual sexti

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Jan 31 2025EDUCATION

A fresh start for Struggling Waukegan learners

Kindergarten’s jury kids in third, eighth, and ninth grade in Waukegan Community facilities are in for a special push this summer, to catch struggling students up and get them to the next grade. "Not since last spring have students has been a single overview to amplify their work for proficienc

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Jan 31 2025EDUCATION

Tennessee's Big Education Change: A Deep Dive

School vouchers just got a big thumbs up from the Tennessee House of Representatives. This means that public money can now be used for private school expenses. The vote was pretty close, with 54 in favor and 44 against. There was also a small change to the bill. This change means that local school b

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