The job market is changing fast. AI is taking over tasks that used to be done by people. This makes many wonder if college is still a good investment. Tuition is going up, and the future of work is uncertain. Some big names like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates dropped out of college and still succeeded. But college has always been seen as a way to a better life. Now, busin...
The Rochelle Elementary School District has a lot going on. They recently decided to raise taxes by 4. 99% for 2025. This increase is just under the 5% threshold, so they didn't need a special hearing. The extra money will mostly go to transportation and special education, which are big expenses for the district. All four schools in the district got a "commendable" ...
Rural areas often struggle with a shortage of healthcare workers. One key reason is that few locals pursue careers in health. However, those who do often return to their hometowns to work. This suggests that introducing health careers early could make a big difference. Most programs introduce health careers too late. By the time students reach college or med school,...
Berkeley County Schools are stepping up their game to support students' mental health. They've got big plans to make sure kids get the help they need. The district has a multi-year plan called the Continuous Improvement Cycle, running from 2021 to 2026. This plan includes creating a new alternative school program called the Next Step Learning Center Trail Blazers. It...
Eastern Europe is a hotspot for global clinical trials. Why? Because it's cost-effective. However, this comes with a catch. The region has some gaps in research oversight and a shortage of local experts in research ethics. This raises a big question: Are participants in these trials at risk of being taken advantage of or harmed? This is a serious concern that needs ...
The U. S. Department of Education is facing big changes. President Trump has decided to move the management of federal student loans and special needs programs to other federal agencies. This move is part of a broader effort to reshape the department. First, let's talk about student loans. The federal student loan portfolio is huge. It manages about 1. 6 trillion do...
The White House is buzzing with talk about a potential executive order to shut down the Department of Education. This news, first leaked by The Washington Post, has been making waves. The draft, labeled "pre-decisional, " was circulated on Wednesday and obtained by NPR. It directs the newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start the process of closing t...
Gina Curtis, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, has a new gig. She's the new Teen Program Manager for the Inside Out Club. The club is in Naperville, Illinois. Her job? To connect more schools with the club's workshops and camps. The goal? To help teens build confidence for the real world. Curtis's journey with the Inside Out Club started years ago. Her daughter,...
Imagine learning skills that will stay with you forever, and that's exactly what Career and Technical Education (CTE) is all about. In Michigan, CTE is much more than just a part of high school or college. It starts way before that, helping young people figure out what they want to do after graduation. In February, CTE celebrates a special month, co...
Firefighters often face intense and traumatic situations. To help them cope, many mental health education programs have been created. This study delved into the experiences of firefighters who participated in these programs. It aimed to find out what worked well and what didn't, across different programs. By understanding their perceptions, we can possibly make these...