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education

Young Women in Uttar Pradesh: Closing the Gap in Family Planning

January 9, 2025

Did you know that young women in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, are facing a major challenge when it comes to planning their families? Experts are digging deep into why there's such a big difference between the need for contraception and actual usage. It's like a puzzle—some areas have

science

Farmers' Views on GM Crops: More Than Just Profit

January 9, 2025

Small farmers in China are facing a big change with the introduction of genetically modified (GM) crop collectivization. The government is pushing for this change to make small farmers more efficient and competitive. However, not many farmers are joining in. Why is that? A study in Guangdong and Xin

education

Teachers Protest End of Master Agreement in Colorado Springs

January 9, 2025

In Colorado Springs, teachers and community members recently rallied outside District 11's Administration Building to express their dissatisfaction with the Board of Education's decision to terminate a long-standing agreement with the Colorado Springs Education Association, their union. This agreeme

politics

Higher Education under Trump: A New Era of Change

January 9, 2025

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, colleges and universities are preparing for significant shifts in their policies and programs. Many institutions, especially those in red states, are dismantling their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This move is seen by both co

crime

A 14-Year-Old's Struggle: Silent Worries in School and Church

January 9, 2025

In 2018, a young girl named Jane found herself in a dark place. At 14, she was attending eighth grade in Freetown and taking religious education classes. Little did she know, her arts teacher and religious instructor, Gilbert Hernandez, was about to change her life forever. Within six months, Hernan

technology

South Carolina Uncovers PowerSchool Hack Impact

January 9, 2025

Last month, a shocking cyberattack hit PowerSchool, a cloud software used in schools. This attack compromised personal information of students and teachers in South Carolina. The state's education department is now digging deep to find out how many people were affected. PowerSchool admitted that som

entertainment

Ed Sheeran's New Foundation: Boosting Music Education for Kids

January 9, 2025

Ed Sheeran, a popular singer-songwriter, has decided to give back to the community that nurtured his musical talents. He recently launched the Ed Sheeran Foundation, aiming to support music education for kids. Why is this important? Well, music education has been on the decline, and many people don'

politics

Mayor Johnson's CPS Job: Not a Conflict?

January 9, 2025

Chicago's ethics board recently stated they didn't advise Mayor Brandon Johnson on whether he should quit his job at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to avoid a potential conflict of interest. The board said they haven't provided any opinions, written or oral, about city officials taking leaves from CPS

health

Health Hoaxes: How Doctors Deal with Medical Misinformation

January 9, 2025

Lately, false health info, or medical misinformation, has been spreading like wildfire. Blame it on social media and the COVID-19 pandemic for fueling this trend. This isn't just about harmless gossip; it's putting lives in danger. People are making hazardous health choices and turning down helpful

education

Video Games: A Boost for Uni Students' Spatial Skills?

January 9, 2025

Ever wondered if playing video games could help you ace those tricky physics problems? Well, a recent study of 566 Saudi university students found that frequent gamers reported better spatial abilities than their less-gaming counterparts. The study wasn't just about how often they played, but also w