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Young Scientists Chase Glory in Fairfax County's Science Olympiad

December 12, 2025

Longfellow Middle School in Fairfax County is known for its science prowess. The school's Science Olympiad team is a big deal. They've won the state title 13 times in a row. Now, they're aiming for a 14th victory. This is no small feat. The team is made up of 30 dedicated students. They train hard

education

Exploring the Impact of VR and Tablets in Teaching Heart Anatomy

May 21, 2025

Middle school students are now getting a taste of the future in their classrooms. A recent experiment looked at how virtual reality (VR) and tablet-based mobile apps (TBMA) can help teach heart anatomy. The study involved 84 students, split into three groups: one using VR, another using TBMA, and

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Screen Time and Its Impact on Middle Schoolers' Health Habits

April 20, 2025

The link between screen time and the health habits of middle school students has been a hot topic. A recent study looked into how different types of screen time affect the healthy behaviors of sixth graders. The research involved data from over 12, 000 students across 110 middle schools. These stude

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How Smart Kids Play Together

April 4, 2025

In the world of middle school, there's more to success than just good grades. It turns out that how well students do in school can also affect how they interact with each other in games. Researchers wanted to see if academic success had anything to do with how students work together. They set up a s

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Middle Schoolers: Moving Less, Sitting More

February 20, 2025

Middle school is a tough time. Kids are growing, learning, and changing. But there's a big problem. They're not moving enough. Experts say that physical activity is super important for these students. But guess what? The amount of physical activity among middle schoolers has been dropping. This is a

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Middle School Boys Face Investigation for AI-Generated Nudes

November 6, 2024

In the small town of Homer, Alaska, a shocking case has come to light. Two middle school boys are under investigation for allegedly using AI technology to create and distribute nude photos of their classmates. The story started with one girl reporting the incident, but it soon became clear that many

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Growing Minds: How Aquaponics is Revolutionizing STEM Education

September 19, 2024

The Innovation in Education: Walker's Westside Junior High School's Aquaponics Program Walker's Westside Junior High School has recently received a significant boost in its efforts to introduce a cutting-edge aquaponics program. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Gulf R