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How Trump Can Use the Education Department to Shake Things Up

October 16, 2024

Recently, former President Donald Trump has made big promises about education. Instead of shutting down the Department of Education, he could use it as a tool to challenge current policies. This wouldn't be the first time Republican candidates have talked about shutting down the department, but they

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James Island Teacher Seeks Help to Study Sea Level Rise with Students

October 16, 2024

Eve Kendrick, a dedicated science teacher at James Island Charter High School, is on a mission to get her students involved in real-world research. She wants to study how sea level rise is affecting local freshwater environments. Her project, called "Too Salty! Sea Level Rise & Freshwater Environmen

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New Hope for North Lawndale Schools with STEAM Funding

October 16, 2024

In North Lawndale's Collins Academy High School, students got hands-on with Play-Doh and laptop models to build skeletons, sparking excitement for future careers. Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez witnessed this, fresh off the news of a $40 million investment for three North Lawndale schools

finance

Desert Store Hits the Jackpot: A New Millionaire in Town

October 15, 2024

In the heart of the Mojave Desert, a little store called Primm Valley Lotto just made someone's day—and their bank account! A lucky Powerball ticket sold at this tourist spot matched five numbers in the recent drawing, winning its owner a cool $2,321,838. The store isn't left out of the celebration

science

Space Shuttle Endeavour's New Home Reaches Peak Height

October 14, 2024

The California Science Center is celebrating a big achievement: the new home for space shuttle Endeavour has hit a new high! On Thursday, three steel beams were raised nearly 200 feet in the air to top off the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. This puts the center closer to its goal of being finis

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Girls Dive into STEM Careers

October 12, 2024

Imagine a place where young women can explore the fascinating worlds of DNA, robotics, and coding. This is exactly what happened during the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program held at North Idaho College. Organized by the University of Idaho's Colleges of Engineering and Science, the eve

politics

New York’s Board of Regents Explores Alternative History Lessons

October 12, 2024

Recently, the state's Board of Regents sparked a debate by promoting a new set of educational videos and materials. These resources, set to debut at New York state parks in February, present a revised history of the Revolutionary War. The videos discuss how Indigenous people and enslaved individuals

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Indiana's High School Diploma Makeover: Weigh In by Nov. 8!

October 12, 2024

Indiana residents have a chance to share their thoughts on the state's revised high school diploma plan by November 8. The second draft, released by the Department of Education, is simpler and more streamlined based on public feedback. This draft is now available for review in the Indiana Register,

politics

NYC Schools Investigation: Feds Dig Deeper

October 12, 2024

The New York City Department of Education has received a subpoena as part of an ongoing federal investigation. This legal request is focused on outgoing Schools Chancellor David Banks and his brother, Terence Banks, who worked as a consultant for companies with city contracts. The subpoena, issued r

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Why Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Stands Out for Aviation Professionals

October 12, 2024

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is known worldwide for its focus on aviation and aerospace. With campuses in Florida and Arizona, it serves nearly 31,000 students. But what makes ERAU stand out? Let’s explore. ERAU has been around since 1926. Unlike other universities, its curriculum is