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Jan 29 2025EDUCATION

School Scores Struggle After COVID-19

After the COVID-19 pandemic, many American students are having a tough time with their reading and math skills. A test given every two years, known as the 'nation's report card, ' shows that while some kids are doing better, others are falling behind. This test helps check how well schools are doing

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Jan 29 2025EDUCATION

Denver School's All-Gender Bathroom Sparks Federal Investigation

In January, Denver Public Schools (DPS) announced a new all-gender bathroom at East High School. This decision was based on student requests and aimed to create a more inclusive space. However, the U. S. Department of Education (USDE) has now launched an investigation. They claim that converting a f

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Jan 29 2025EDUCATION

Brushing Up on Teeth Care: How Schools Teach Kids

Ever wondered how schools teach kids about taking care of their teeth? Well, it turns out there are lots of different ways to do it! This study took a look at how well these methods work. They checked out the knowledge of primary school kids on oral hygiene after using various teaching techniques. T

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Georgia Lawmaker Suggests Kids Work for Meals

Georgia representative Rich McCormick has an interesting idea for students who receive free school meals. He proposes that some kids should think about trading their lunch for a job at a fast-food restaurant like McDonald's. His reasoning? It could save the government money and teach kids valuable s

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Jan 28 2025EDUCATION

Elmhurst School District's Business Office Under Scrutiny

In Elmhurst, Illinois, there's been some troubling news from Elmhurst School District 205. The district's business office is being investigated. This comes after the resignation of Chris Whelton, the assistant superintendent of finance. Whelton was asked to work remotely until the end of February, a

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

School Leader Misses Migrant Support Meeting, Sparks Questions

This week, NYC's schools top official, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, didn't show up to a crucial meeting about supporting migrant students. The meeting was about ensuring all students are welcome and safe, regardless of immigration status. Her absence has raised eyebrows and led to whispers that Mayor Adams

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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

Saturday's Sport Showdown: High School Teams in Action

Let's talk about what happened last Saturday, January 25th. There were some thrilling high school sports events that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. In boys' basketball, Little Falls beat St. Francis by a score of 63 to 58. Meanwhile, Kimball faced a tough opponent in Rockford, losing wit

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Jan 26 2025EDUCATION

The Power of Friendships: How Peer Support Affects Teens' Mental Health

Did you know that friends can make a big difference in how cyberbullying affects your mental health? A recent study looked into this by asking students from elementary, middle, and high schools about their experiences with cyberbullying and depression. They also checked how close these students felt

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Jan 26 2025EDUCATION

Ash Alarm: LA Schools Face Wildfire Aftermath

Los Angeles schools are reopening, but some parents are worried about the toxic ash from recent wildfires. Kelli Ferrone, a mom with two daughters at Canyon Charter Elementary, was shocked to find blackened cotton swabs and wipes from cleaning ash outside her kids' school. The Palisades Fire, which

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Jan 26 2025EDUCATION

Boosting Kids' Activity in School: Two Ways That Work

Every kid needs physical activity to stay healthy and learn well. Schools are the perfect place to get kids moving, but sometimes they're not so great at it. A study in Denmark tried out two new ways to get kids active during school hours. One was like extra gym class (Run, Jump & Fun), and the othe

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