New Mexico finally passed a big vote that gives more money for early learning. The plan was the result of fifteen years of campaigning by teachers, parents and activists. But money is only part of the problem. The state still does not have enough daycare spots for all kids who need them.
Recent years have seen a sharp rise in vaping among young people across the United Kingdom. At the same time, an increase in the use of unregulated or “illicit” vape devices has become more common. There is little reliable information about how teenagers learn about these risky products, and what th
Industrial factories today rely on smart gadgets connected to the internet. These devices help machines work together and make quick decisions. But this also means hackers have more ways to trick the system. They can pretend to be a trusted device or sneak into conversations between machines. Normal
Everyday products hide years of research and development that most people never stop to think about. A cell phone, for example, relies on breakthroughs in physics, engineering, and computer science. Yet when people use their phones, they rarely consider the science behind the device. The same goes f
A small but growing number of health students are using cooking and eating events to push their schools to teach more about prevention. Between fall 2023 and spring 2024, 178 events funded by grants reached over six thousand students and teachers across the country. Over half of these events focused
A first-grade classroom near Atlanta was buzzing one Thursday morning—but not with typical school sounds. Instead of reading books, kids were hunched over plastic bricks, trying to make a tiny figure feel at home. The teacher didn’t ask them to draw or write. She asked what made a shelter feel safe.
Elan Preschool in Milpitas, California, began as a tiny home daycare for six kids back in 1987. The idea that every child is different was planted early by its founder’s mother, Candy, who wanted a place where children could grow at their own pace instead of fitting into a one‑size‑fits‑all system.
The Texas State Board of Education will decide in June whether to make a list of required reading for all public schools. The list would feature 13 Bible stories, starting with Noah’s Ark in first grade. Every class from first through twelfth grades would have at least one biblical passage, except k
An older family member worries that letting a young man order non‑alcoholic cocktails might push him toward real drinking. The concern comes from a place of love and fear that these “mocktails” could make alcohol look normal before he’s ready. He compares a fruit‑filled, sugar‑sweet drink to a clas
Conan O’Brien, the former host of late‑night shows and a 1985 Harvard graduate, told this year’s class that their Ivy League diploma should not be the headline of their story. He laughed about receiving an honorary doctorate and joked that he “didn’t really earn” it, but the real point was about no
