Officials in Texas are getting ready to vote on a new school curriculum. This includes Bible lessons for young kids, like those in kindergarten. The idea is to teach them about the Golden Rule using stories from the Bible. Some people are not happy about this. They say it's unfair to focus so much o
Get ready for an out-of-this-world trip! Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is gearing up to launch six people into space this Friday. Among them is Emily Calandrelli, also known as “Space Gal, ” who is thrilled about her upcoming journey. She’s an MIT engineer and a popular science show host known fo
As college fees keep climbing, three former Duolingo bigwigs are starting a new venture, Outsmart Education. Their goal? Make higher education more affordable and accessible. The team, led by Jorge Mazal, has snagged $13 million in funding from investors like Khosla Ventures. This seed money will go
Immigrant teens and LGBTQ+ individuals in Georgia are on edge due to eerie messages they're receiving. These texts, alarming and unnerving, threaten them with deportation or mysterious "re-education camps. " The recipients, mostly young people, are scared and unsure about who to trust. Local authori
Parents across the U. S. watched in dismay as their kids' schools remained closed during the pandemic, even as private schools reopened safely. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) under Randi Weingarten fought hard to keep schools shut, advocating for controversial political agendas rather tha
Let's talk about an issue that's crucial for Dallas' future. A recent report from Commit, an education advocacy group, found that kids born in Dallas County have a high chance of not earning enough to cover basic needs. This isn't just about keeping up with parents' lifestyles; it's about making end
Lately, Texas has caused a stir with its new elementary school curriculum. Some folks are concerned that it doesn't give the full picture of slavery and racism in America. For instance, lessons about Thomas Jefferson's Monticello skip over the fact that enslaved people built it. This has parents and
In Australia, some parents aren't thrilled about comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in schools. Let's dive into why that is. Research shows that religiosity plays a big role. Parents who are very religious tend to be more opposed to CSE. This makes sense, right? Many religions have strong belie
Imagine you're in college and taking online classes. It might be challenging, right? But did you know that your parents' support can make a big difference? While there's been lots of talk about how important parent support is for teens in online school, not much attention has been given to college s
Imagine if the power to decide what kids learn in school shifted from the federal government to states and parents. That's exactly what President Trump has in mind. He wants to hand over control and let each state and family make their own choices. This could lead to significant changes in student l
