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Eyes on the Move: How Active Classrooms Impact Kids

February 6, 2025

Schools are where kids spend a lot of time sitting down. This isn't good for their bodies or minds. Imagine a classroom where kids can move around while they learn. These are called Active Learning Classrooms. They're designed to get kids up and moving, which can make a big difference in how they fe

crime

Sweden's Shocking Tragedy: The Worst Mass Shooting in History

February 5, 2025

Sweden's worst mass shooting took place at a school for adults. It happened at Campus Risbergska. This school is on the edge of Örebro, a city west of Stockholm. A total of 11 people lost their lives, including the shooter. At least 5 people were seriously injured. Three women and two men were in s

opinion

Trump's Push to Curb DEIA

February 5, 2025

President Donald Trump didn't waste time once in office. His first move on day one? Cracking down on DEI. No more DEI in federal agencies. Trump believed that the system was being overwhelmed by these programs and that it was long overdue for a shake up. DEI was blamed for the decline in te

education

Keeping the Tab on Education

February 5, 2025

Let's dive into some big spending by the Department of Education. They've been handing out hundreds of millions in grants to boost diversity, equity, and inclusion in public school classrooms. This grant money goes to support racial minorities. It's a push to make sure schools are fair and

education

Fixing Old Schools: South Carolina's Big Plan

February 5, 2025

South Carolina's rural schools are facing a big problem. Many of these schools were built a long time ago, and they need some serious repairs. To fix this, the state's Superintendent of Education came up with an idea. She wants to create an "Education Infrastructure Bank" with $100 million. This ban

politics

Texas Senate: Decision Time for School Choice

February 5, 2025

The Texas Senate could really shake things up when they vote on a bill with a $1 billion dollar plan to finance private education. This bill, known as a voucher scheme, is taking the lawmakers by storm. The precise details makes it seem like the state will create an education savings fund for new

education

The Department of Education under Attack

February 5, 2025

The Trump administration hits gas on its goal to break down the US Department of Education. This big move has sparked lots of questions about future federal education programs and the money behind them. It's no secret that Trump wants to shrink the Department of Education. Trump appointed L

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University Antisemitism: A Storm Brewing in Higher Education

February 5, 2025

"Multiple colleges, including Northwestern University, are in hot water after protests against Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war. Which seems to have turned messy. The federal government is stepping in. They're calling the situation "widespread antisemitic harassment, " and they're using a l

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Spring Break Rethink: School Days Added Due to Winter Weather

February 5, 2025

South Carolina’s Dorchester County School District 4 has made a bold move. They’re shifting plans due to winter weather. The original school day, April 21st, was supposed to be a teacher workday. It is now a regular school day for students. This decision is a direct response to the recent bad weathe

education

Globetrotters 2024 Enjoying vacations were chosen!

February 5, 2025

So, It just was not the simple start of a hobby for the category five runners. Thousands of disciplines from every corner of the globe are getting prepared to visit fifteen unique cities. This gathering isn't lacking everything, the areas all attract different people making this h