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education

Let's Untangle the Reading Riddle

February 4, 2025

Imagine a battle—one that has raged for generations, with each side claiming their way is the best. This battle is not fought with swords or guns. It is fought with letters and sounds. It's called the science of reading debate, and it's a hot topic in education. In the last 200 years, arguments ove

health

Healing Beyond the Physical: The Power of Spirituality in Therapy

February 4, 2025

A big shift is happening in the world of physical therapy. It is focusing more than ever on the whole person, not just the injury or illness. This means looking at things that affect health, like money, education, and now, spirituality. Spirituality is not the same as religion. It is a personal

politics

University Students Protesting

February 4, 2025

Jaws dropped at universities across the country this spring when student protests flared and escalated. The protests were against Israel and occured after a violent and intense showdown in Gaza and their numbers and locations were extensive. This went from Maine all the way to Alaska. Some schools

crime

Shock at shootings in Swedish education center

February 4, 2025

Students at an adult education center in Sweden faced a terrifying ordeal on a recent Tuesday afternoon. First, it was a normal day at Campus Risbergska on the outskirts of Orebro, a city known for its historical charm, located 125 miles west of the bustling capital, Stockholm. But suddenl

education

Schools Explore The AI Advantage

February 4, 2025

In New Jersey, Bernards Township and Watchung Hills school districts want to join forces to dive deep into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it meshes with education. Kristen Fox is the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction and she's been chatting with Watchung Hills about the top

politics

A New Era of Conservative Power: Project 2025

February 4, 2025

Project 2025 is a detailed plan. It is a collection of conservative ideas. Many of the ideas were written by people who worked in the Trump administration. This plan is meant to cause big changes in the government. It is meant to happen before the 2026 midterm elections. The plan is seen as a direct

politics

New Push Against Campus Antisemitism

February 4, 2025

Five well-known universities are under the spotlight following new inquiries into allegations of antisemism. This move comes from a wider call to harshly penalize schools that haven't taken enough steps to tackle anti-Jewish hatred on their premises. Notably those universities subj

education

Classroom Crackdown

February 3, 2025

In Houston, some school classrooms have a unique twist: a countdown timer. It ticks away in the background. A teacher in a fourth-grade English class uses this timer to keep her students on track. She gives them 10 seconds to log in. And then, she sets the timer for one minute while students read a

health

The Journey Through Childhood Adversity: Unpacking Gender Differences

February 3, 2025

Childhood adversity is a heavy burden. This can leave lasting marks on a person's life. These marks can show up in many ways. Health problems, job troubles, and other issues can pop up. It is a big deal. Experts call it a public health issue. We need to figure out how to help people who have f

finance

The Hits to Your Pocket from Returning to the Office

February 3, 2025

With the return of employees to the office, changes are brewing in the world of workplace perks. Picture this: you're heading back to the office, and suddenly, those convenient benefits that made your commute smoother or your lunches tastier might be on the chopping block. Why? The government is loo