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Teacher's Dream Come True: Ashley Davis Scores Big

December 4, 2024

Imagine walking into your classroom one day, and suddenly, you're handed a check for $25, 000! That's exactly what happened to Ashley Davis, a math teacher at Central Intermediate School. The Milken Foundation, famous for celebrating top-notch educators, chose Ashley for her exceptional teaching and

health

Back to Normal: Helping Kids with Autism After COVID-19

December 3, 2024

Life for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools closed, routines were disrupted, and even the smallest changes can be challenging for them. Now that restrictions are easing, a new project called T-Res is stepping in to help. T-Res aims to

education

AI's Role in Training Future Doctors: The Pros and Cons

December 3, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making big waves in medical education. Large Language Models (LLMs), part of generative AI, can generate realistic conversations. This is super helpful for training future doctors and nurses. Imagine practicing patient interviews with AI simulating real-life situation

education

Boosting Economic Diversity in Medical Schools: A Closer Look

December 3, 2024

You might think that medical schools are full of students from all walks of life, but that's not quite the case. Despite years of trying, there's still a big gap when it comes to students from lower income backgrounds. Why is this happening? Well, it's a mix of old problems and new ones too. But let

education

Squeezed Budgets: Pensions vs. Education in Massachusetts

December 2, 2024

In Massachusetts, school budgets are feeling the pinch. While test scores still haven't bounced back from the pandemic, pension costs keep climbing. Back in 2015, 9 cents of every education dollar went to pension payments. Now it's 14 cents! That's a lot of cash going out, leaving less for things li

education

Newton's Mixed Classrooms: A Lesson in Inequity

December 2, 2024

Newton Public Schools tried something new in autumn 2021. They mixed students of different levels into the same classroom, hoping it would help them learn better. This was a big change during a tough time, right after COVID-19 shut down schools. But teachers and students are now saying it's not work

agriculture

Farming Futures: How Veterans Find New Roots in Agriculture

December 2, 2024

In the United States, farming is facing a future where more hands are needed on the land. Simultaneously, military veterans are looking for new career paths after their service. This is where a unique program at Appalachian State University in North Carolina steps in. The program, known as Frontline

politics

Meet Kash Patel: The Lawyer Trump Wants as FBI Director

December 2, 2024

Ever heard of Kash Patel? He's the guy President Trump wants to lead the FBI. Born to Indian immigrants in New York, Patel has made a name for himself in politics and law. He first caught Trump's eye when he worked for a congressman during the Russia investigation. That led to a job in the National

education

Ghana's Future Doctors: Learning by Doing

December 1, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a great doctor? Well, it's not all about books and lectures. Real-life experience is key! In Ghana, medical students are stepping out of the classroom and into local communities through a programme called the Students' Community Engagement Programme (SCEP).

sports

Discovering Ryggs Johnston: A Golfer's Rise to Stardom

December 1, 2024

Have you heard of Ryggs Johnston? He's not your average 20-year-old. Growing up in Libby, Montana, he started swinging a plastic golf club at just two years old. That early start has definitely paid off! Ryggs was born on May 21, 2000. His dad, Doug Johnston, was a college athlete and has been a bi