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In the U. S. , thousands of young people are stepping up to care for sick or disabled family members. This is not a choice but a necessity, often driven by a lack of professional support. One such young person is Joshua Yang. After his mother's car accident, he became her primary caregiver at just 1

Chicago's Charter Schools: A New Era of Renewals and Challenges

The Chicago Board of Education recently made a significant decision regarding charter schools. They renewed the contracts of 16 charter schools that were set to expire at the end of June. This decision came after a revised evaluation process that considered four key factors: academic performance, fi

health

How Much Do You Really Use Your Diabetes App? It Matters!

Smartphones are everywhere, and so are apps designed to help people with type 2 diabetes. These apps can teach users about healthy eating and track their progress. But here is the big question: how often do people actually use these apps? It turns out that how much someone uses a diabetes app can ma

How AI is Changing Medical Student Tests

Medical schools are always looking for new ways to test students. They want to make sure that every student gets a fair chance to show what they know. This means creating lots of different tests. But making so many tests is a lot of work. It takes time and effort. That's where AI comes in. AI can he

The Future of Learning About Death in a Changing World

The world is changing fast. Climate change is a big deal. It is affecting everything and everyone. This includes how we think about death and dying. Education about death is not new. But it needs a fresh look. Especially now. It is time to think about death in a way that connects us all. This includ

Universities: Time to Rebuild Public Trust

The current political climate has put universities in the spotlight, especially with the ongoing disputes between the administration and institutions like Harvard. These conflicts revolve around funding, overhead costs, and student visas, which are crucial for many schools. However, these issues are

finance

Student Loans: The New 30-Year Plan

The House Republicans have introduced a significant change to federal student loan repayment plans. This new plan, part of a larger spending and tax package called the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act, " proposes a repayment timeline that could stretch up to 30 years. This is a big jump from the current

health

Riders Rev Up for Breast Health Awareness on Long Island

Breast health is a big deal, and this weekend, bikers are rolling out to make a difference. The Maurer Foundation, a local group dedicated to breast health education, is organizing its annual motorcycle ride. This event is all about spreading the word on breast cancer prevention, early detection, an

health

The Rise of Young Heart Experts: A Decade in Review

The Heart Failure Association (HFA) Young initiative has been around for 10 years. It's a group for HFA members who are under 40. These members are doctors, scientists, nurses, and other health professionals. The group's main goal is to help the next generation of heart failure specialists grow. The

Mastering Chat Skills with AI: A New Way to Boost Communication