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In the world of sports, the Chicago Bears swiftly made a change, firing their offensive coordinator Shane Waldron just nine games into his stint. This leaves the team's new offensive coordinator, Thomas Brown, with the challenge of reviving their playbook before their upcoming game against the Packe

Midwives' Tales: Why Storytelling Matters in Practice

You might think that storytelling is just a way to pass the time, but it can actually be a powerful tool in midwifery. While it's known that sharing work-related stories helps student midwives learn, not much is explored about how storytelling impacts daily midwifery practice. Let's dive into why mi

Trump's Education Department: Will It Stay or Go?

Trump once promised to close the Department of Education, but was he serious? Experts say it's not just about the wall anymore. Eight years later, Trump's first term showed some of his wild ideas became real policies. Heritage Foundation's document, Project 2025, might be influencing Trump's educati

Exam Feedback: Using AI Models for Medical Students

Imagine you're a medical student studying for the Progress Test Medizin. You take the exam and get your numerical score, but wouldn't it be helpful to know more? Content-based feedback can provide insight into where you went wrong and right, serving as a study aid and revision tool. But how can we m

``` Trump's Ed Reboot: Cutting Funds & Ending Mandates ```

``` Ever wondered what Former President Donald Trump has in mind for schools? He aims to stamp out what he labels as "woke" elements and "left-wing indoctrination. " This includes avoiding lessons on gender identity and structural racism. He also wants to eliminate diversity offices in schools. His

Planting Veggies and Teaching Health: Can Schools Do Both?

More and more kids in the Netherlands are struggling with their weight. Experts say it's because of unhealthy habits and where they live. Schools have tried teaching kids about healthy food and creating green spaces, like vegetable gardens. Both have worked well, but no one's looked into doing both

Oklahoma's New Education Department Sparks Controversy

In a surprising move, Ryan Walters, the state's education superintendent, has caused a stir by creating a new department focused on religious freedom and patriotism. He sent an email to all public school superintendents, asking them to show students a video announcement of this new department. This

Trump's Plan: Reshape Schools, End 'Wokeness'

November 15, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has outlined a new vision for education in the U. S. He wants to rid schools and colleges of what he calls "wokeness" and "left-wing indoctrination. " This includes banning lessons on gender identity and structural racism. Trump also aims to abolish diversity and inclus

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URI Receives Record Gift for STEM Scholarships

November 15, 2024

Imagine this: a woman graduates from the University of Rhode Island in the 1950s, a time when women pursuing higher education were rare. Fast forward to 2023, and her estate, along with her husband's, gifts URI a whopping $65 million—the largest donation in the university's history. Meet Helen Izzi