STUDENTS

Apr 20 2026EDUCATION

Alaska sees growth in early childhood teachers after school changes

Alaska’s shortage of early childhood educators just got some help from an unlikely source: a University program that nearly lost its license but came back stronger. The University of Alaska Anchorage’s early childhood program was in trouble in 2019 when it lost important accreditation, leaving hundr

reading time less than a minute
Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

Teachers Face New Challenges in a Changing World

The current climate for educators feels like an uphill climb. Students and teachers alike are navigating a maze of stress, shifting job markets, and technology that keeps evolving. One teacher in Wisconsin points out that a college education has long been more than just job training. It’s a

reading time less than a minute
Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Do apps steal our focus? A quick scroll one-time check

A new look at how Indian med students’ study brains react right after social scrolling shows the devices we hold might actually hold us back in real time. Researchers tested memory with a simple number game. One group spent thirty minutes tapping away on social feeds. Another spent the same thirty

reading time less than a minute
Apr 14 2026EDUCATION

New Paths in Health Studies for Ohio Students

Ohio is taking a step forward in expanding educational opportunities for students interested in health careers. A recent collaboration between two state schools is making it easier for undergrads to continue their studies without leaving Ohio. Exercise science majors at Lake Erie College can now smo

reading time less than a minute
Apr 06 2026EDUCATION

Students Question Stereotypes About Older Patients

A new survey across several dental schools in the Midwest of Brazil looks at how students treat older people. The researchers wanted to know if age‑based bias is common and what might make it more or less likely. The study used a cross‑sectional design, meaning all data were collected at one time

reading time less than a minute
Apr 03 2026EDUCATION

Students Push Back: Professors Lag Behind in AI Use

The story starts with a Cal Poly student named Parker Jones. He asked more than fifty classmates how they use AI tools like ChatGPT. The answer was clear: students are moving fast, while teachers seem slow. Most students use AI for everyday help. They ask questions after lectures, organize homework

reading time less than a minute
Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

Stigma on College Reddit: How Gender, Race and Jobs Mix to Hurt Students

College students on the internet often talk about feeling judged or left out. Researchers looked at more than 300, 000 posts from a popular college forum to see how different kinds of stigma show up. They used a special computer program that can read the tone of a post and spot words that hint at pr

reading time less than a minute
Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Better Sleep for Busy Students: A Simple Guide

Most college students juggle classes, research, and part-time jobs, leaving little time for rest. A recent study looked at how teaching students about sleep habits could change their routines and improve their rest. The focus was on graduate nursing students, who often face long hours and high stres

reading time less than a minute
Mar 17 2026EDUCATION

Teen Students Push New Jersey to Teach Money Skills

Three high‑schoolers from Monmouth County are asking state lawmakers to make money classes a graduation requirement. They want students to learn about banking, taxes, and investing for at least one semester or trimester. The kids—Ansh Patel, Noah Baretz and Avi Rao—are part of a school finance club

reading time less than a minute
Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

Crossing Borders for Learning

An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university.

reading time less than a minute