EDUCATION

Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Teacher Students at Risk of Burnout: What the Study Reveals

Polish students who are preparing to become teachers were examined to spot early signs that they might face burnout or health problems later in their careers. The researchers used a tool called the AVEM inventory, which looks at how people handle work and what habits they develop. Two particul

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Apr 28 2026RELIGION

Why young adults are choosing spiritual classes in big numbers

Every year, more than a million young people worldwide sign up for faith-based classes run by the Church. These classes, called Seminaries and Institutes, have hit a record enrollment just as the program turns 100 years old. The leader of the Church, President Oaks, recently sent videos urging 14-to

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Parents and teachers protest Lee County schools' budget choices

A big crowd is gathering outside Lee County schools' main office in Fort Myers this Wednesday evening. They're not happy about planned budget cuts and teacher job losses. The protest runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 2855 Colonial Blvd. People are upset about losing teachers and programs they care about.

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Military paths and school support: Three Rocky River seniors take the leap

Three high school seniors from Rocky River, Ohio, have made a big decision that changes their lives—and theirs aren’t the only ones being celebrated. Jack Herman, Cody Miller, and Chase Connors are preparing to join the Army National Guard, Air Force National Guard, and Marine Corps respectively. Bu

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

School spending cuts hurt Anchorage students more than you think

Alaska’s school funding has dropped behind other states in a big way. While most states increased education spending by 26% from 2017 to 2022, Alaska only managed a 13% increase — barely enough to cover rising costs. Even when adjusted for Alaska’s high living expenses, the state still spends 15% le

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Two Decades of Irish Impact on Worldwide Anaesthesia Learning

Twenty years ago a small program in Ireland quietly began changing how doctors worldwide learn pain control during surgery. By focusing not just on giving the right doses of medicine but on safer practices in every step of care, the initiative pushed beyond traditional classroom teaching. Doctors wh

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Flex Expands in Lake County: A Community Success Story

Flex, a Singapore supply‑chain firm, opened its first Lake County office in 2017 with fewer than 100 staff. Today it employs about 1, 000 people across Buffalo Grove and Libertyville sites, and plans to reach roughly 1, 700 workers as new projects roll out. The company attributes this growth to its

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Olga Liu Turns Graduation Project Into Wedding Biz Success

Olga Liu, a rising star from Ukraine now living in Utah, made her senior year at UVU the launchpad for a wedding‑planning startup called Vowlet. Instead of sticking to textbook theory, she used her web design skills to build a real product that people can order online. When she first arrived in

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

A Classroom of Controversy: When Teaching Turns Into Threat

The night a gunshot rang at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, attention turned to the man behind the weapon. Cole Allen had a graduate degree and once earned “Teacher of the Month” honors at an educational center in Torrance. Minutes before the attack, he sent messages to family

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Apr 27 2026EDUCATION

Mindful Care: How Nursing Students Handle Spirituality

In many hospitals, doctors and nurses are learning that caring for a person’s mind and spirit is just as important as treating their body. Yet, when it comes to teaching future nurses about these topics, the lessons are uneven and often missing key steps. Researchers in Rome asked 69 third‑year nur

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