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Jun 11 2025CRIME

Graz School Shooting: A Community in Mourning

Austria is in a state of grief after a tragic school shooting in Graz. The city is trying to make sense of the violence that took place at Dreierschützengasse high school. A 21-year-old former student opened fire, killing 10 people and injuring about a dozen others. The shooter used a shotgun and pi

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Jun 10 2025CRIME

Graz School Shooting: A Day of Tragedy and Resilience

In the heart of Austria, the city of Graz faced a grim reality. A school shooting unfolded, leaving a deep impact on the community. It was a typical Tuesday, but it turned into a day of sorrow. The BORG Dreierschützengasse school, a place of learning, became a scene of chaos. The school is locate

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Jun 10 2025EDUCATION

How Teachers Shape Classroom Dynamics

Teachers play a huge role in making schools work well. They deal with the ups and downs of daily school life. They also help students take part in learning. This is not always easy. Some ideas about what it means to be a professional teacher do not consider the real-life complexities of schools. The

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Jun 09 2025SCIENCE

How Magic Stories Boost Kids' Thinking Skills

Young kids often struggle with understanding false beliefs. This is because they have a hard time seeing things from another person's perspective. It is like they have a reality bias. They find it hard to think about what someone else might believe if it is not true. This is a big part of how ki

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Jun 06 2025POLITICS

Teen's Detention Sparks Community Uproar

A high school student in Massachusetts found himself in a tough spot after being held by immigration officials. Marcelo Gomes da Silva, an 18-year-old from Brazil, was on his way to volleyball practice when he was stopped and taken into custody. This happened because his father was the real target o

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Jun 04 2025EDUCATION

Misstep: NYC schools mix up Muslim holiday date

Confusion and frustration have arisen in New York City as the Department of Education mistakenly scheduled a school closure for the wrong day of Eid al-Adha. The holiday is set to begin at sunset on Thursday, but schools are already closed that day, leading to a mix-up. This blunder has left many Mu

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Jun 04 2025EDUCATION

Science Teacher Sarah Pasela Shines at St. John's Prep

A well-deserved honor has been bestowed upon a dedicated educator. Sarah Pasela, a science teacher at St. John's Prep, has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Twomey Family Teaching Excellence Award. This award is not just a pat on the back, but also comes with a $5, 000 prize. The award is a b

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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

Texas Lawmakers Push for Strict School Policies

In Texas, a new bill is on its way to the governor's office, aiming to significantly change how schools handle LGBTQ topics and diversity efforts. The bill, known as Senate Bill 12, wants to stop schools from having clubs that focus on sexual orientation or gender identity. It also wants to ban

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Jun 01 2025EDUCATION

The Unseen Battleground: Why Schools Need to Tackle Weight Bullying

The school environment can be a tough place for many students. One of the biggest issues that often goes unnoticed is bullying related to a student's weight. This type of harassment is surprisingly common and can be more prevalent than other forms of bullying, such as those based on ethnicity, relig

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May 31 2025EDUCATION

Chicago's Charter Schools: A New Era of Renewals and Challenges

The Chicago Board of Education recently made a significant decision regarding charter schools. They renewed the contracts of 16 charter schools that were set to expire at the end of June. This decision came after a revised evaluation process that considered four key factors: academic performance, fi

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