A new study has created and tested a tool that measures how much students trust AI in online courses. The researchers first gathered ideas from existing research, then asked experts to check the items for relevance. They ran two rounds of statistical tests: one to explore how the questions group tog
In 2023, researchers surveyed 200 nursing students to see how their inner resources affect their sense of right and wrong. The study measured three things: psychological capital (confidence, hope, resilience), spiritual well‑being (a sense of purpose and connection), and moral sensitivity (the abil
Beehive Science and Technology Academy, a charter school in Sandy, has once more earned the top spot in Utah’s high‑school rankings published by U. S. News & World Report. The achievement marks the fifth consecutive year the school leads the state, a testament to its focus on STEM and inclusive educ
Every year around this time, students in Chippewa Falls transform Weber’s Field into a living classroom for one weekend. Instead of sitting through another textbook lesson, they set up a full garage sale that runs on real donations and real decisions. The twist? They’re not just selling old stuff—th
Arkansas colleges are facing growing pressure from state lawmakers to drop programs and remove professors they disagree with. In one recent case, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock agreed to cut its gender studies minor after Republican lawmakers threatened to block its budget. They argued th
In Arkansas, a big debate is happening about where public school money should go. A new program lets families use taxpayer cash for private schools or homeschooling. Some leaders in charge of making these rules are also deciding how their own kids should learn. Officials like the governor and attor
The state is tweaking rules that affect anyone who loves the outdoors. Two separate committees in the House and Senate are moving bills that touch on hunting, fishing and even school lessons about wildlife. In the House, a bill would let the Game Commission pick private land where hunters could u
Three lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have introduced new proposals that would curb foreign money and campus ties in American universities. The first bill, called the Defending American Research Act, would force institutions that want federal research grants to confirm they do not run branch
Polaris Career Center has welcomed a new cohort of 95 students into the National Technical Honor Society, an award that stands as the pinnacle of recognition for achievement in career‑technical education across the country. Only a tiny fraction—under 2 percent—of high school students nationwide earn
Schools today aren’t just teaching algebra or history—they’re preparing students for a world where phones are everywhere. A complete ban on these devices might seem like an easy fix for distractions, but it ignores a bigger issue: teaching responsible use instead of avoiding technology altogether. T
