A private Quaker school in Cambridge has announced it will shut down after 65 years of teaching kids from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school opened in 1961 with a mission focused on Quaker values like simplicity, fairness, and responsibility. Instead of just teaching math or reading,
Last week, Google launched Googlebooks, new laptops built around AI features. These are meant to replace Chromebooks, which schools have used for years. But just days before Google’s announcement, Kansas City Public Schools decided to switch entirely to Apple’s MacBook Neos instead. They plan to rep
A NASA astronaut recently turned a science lesson into a microgravity soccer trick shot from the International Space Station. While floating inside the station, she demonstrated how soccer balls behave differently in space compared to on Earth. The lesson was part of an educational series showing st
Ohio’s push to grow its technical workforce just got a boost in Painesville. A local college snagged $425, 000 to keep its science, tech, engineering, math, and medicine programs alive for students who need the cash. This is the fifth time the school has landed this state grant, meaning teachers and
Ohioans often struggle with basic words despite tools like spellcheck. New data shows "because" as the most frequently misspelled word in the state. This suggests even simple terms trip people up when typing. Other commonly misspelled words include "color" and "character". The list also features "s
In a bustling community, young dancers learn more than twirls. They pick up focus, courage, and the spark to think outside the box—skills that help them thrive in school, work, and everyday life. When funds slip, these lessons disappear for many kids. The balance that keeps programs alive—tuition
A student is leaving the political science department at SUNY Fredonia. They have spent many semesters studying government and public policy. The department has taught them about elections, laws, and civic duty. Now the student feels ready to move on. They remember nights of group projec
The state legislature passed a new bill that removes the governor’s right to sit on any of North Carolina’s school boards. This change means the governor will no longer have a direct say in education decisions at the local level. The move was approved after a debate that highlighted concerns about t
The ceremony at Arizona State University on May 11 was marked by a surprise guest who is better known for leading heroes in film than delivering speeches. The actor, who earned an honorary Doctor of Arts and Humane Letters for his conservation work, used the moment to urge new graduates to take resp
Most people don’t realize how often pets need blood transfusions—just like humans. Yet finding enough pet donors is a constant struggle. Part of the problem is that not enough animal owners know this lifesaving option exists. Veterinarians are in a unique position to change that. They see patients d
