A local college just opened a high-tech center to train future nurses and other health workers. The building has rooms filled with lifelike dummies and high-tech tools. Instead of just reading books, students now practice on realistic mannequins that can mimic real medical situations. The center cos
Thrive Financial Services is reshaping how people think about retirement by putting learning at the heart of its approach. Instead of treating money planning like a one‑size‑fits‑all spreadsheet, the firm uses a step‑by‑step guide called R. O. U. T. E. ® that looks at risk, income, health, taxes and
In 2025, a community education network in Illinois reached over 25, 000 people across three counties—Grundy, Kankakee, and Will—through hands-on learning. The programs covered gardening, youth leadership, farming advice, and health workshops. Every day, about 70 locals took part in these sessions. N
Indiana is shaking up its college degrees. Nearly 20% of public college programs will disappear or merge soon after state leaders set new rules. Why? Many degrees had almost no students and were costing money for almost no return. The state reviewed over 1, 000 programs and decided 210 must go, anot
Most pharmacy schools now use Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to measure how well students can handle real pharmacy tasks by themselves. These EPAs cover everyday jobs like giving patients the right medicine or explaining how to take a pill. After deciding which skills matter, schools lin
Allendale Middle School is opening its doors to a week-long adventure where science meets creativity. From August 3rd, kids in kindergarten through sixth grade can join Camp Invention, a program blending fun activities with learning. The camp isn’t just about following instructions—it’s about buildi
Two Illinois schools, Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College, have created a new plan to help students move between schools more easily. The agreement lets students finish their first two years at Black Hawk College and then transfer to Western Illinois University to complete their degre
In the heart of La Paz, a parade of bright‑eyed clowns unfolded, each with paint‑stained faces and unmistakable red noses. They marched toward the Ministry of Education, not to entertain children this time but to raise their voices against a new rule that threatens their jobs. The decree, announc
Members First Credit Union has given a $75, 000 gift to Mid Michigan College in Harrison. The money will build a new nursing laboratory on the college’s campus, which will carry the credit union’s name. The lab will let students practice clinical skills with real equipment, help teachers plan
Fossil Ridge High School and Liberty Common Junior High have earned spots in the 2026 National Science Bowl. Both teams won their regional championships, securing Colorado’s place at the national finals in Washington, DC. Fossil Ridge claimed the high‑school title on March 14 at Metropolitan S
