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College Applications: No Fee Days Are Back

October 8, 2024

For three days in mid-October, residents of Colorado can apply to any of the state's 32 public colleges and several private institutions without paying a fee. This event, known as Colorado Free Application Day, is happening for the seventh time. It's a part of Colorado Applies Month, a five-week cam

politics

New School Board Members Named After Chicago's Political Shakeup

October 7, 2024

In a swift move, Mayor Brandon Johnson has picked six fresh faces for Chicago's Board of Education. This comes right after the entire board's sudden resignation last week, which left city officials scratching their heads. The new members include environmental activist Olga Bautista, political consul

politics

Education in Texas: What’s at Stake in the 2024 Elections?

October 7, 2024

Texas voters have a lot to think about when it comes to education this election year. The COVID-19 pandemic left many students with learning gaps, and there are still concerns about teachers getting enough training before they hit the classroom. Since the Uvalde tragedy, schools are struggling to pa

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AI in Education: Teachers Get New Tools, Not Replaced

October 7, 2024

Everyone's talking about how AI might change schools. You know what? It won’t take teachers’ jobs. Instead, it can help them do their jobs better. Imagine a classroom where AI helps teachers figure out each student's needs and gives them personalized support. Teachers can reach more students online

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Parents See AI as Key to Kids' Education Future

October 7, 2024

In the past year, classrooms have seen a surge of AI tools designed to personalize learning and support students. Now, parents are noticing this shift too. A recent survey by Samsung Solve for Tomorrow found that 88% of US parents think understanding AI is crucial for their kids' future education an

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School Scores Flat, Teachers Debate Test Role

October 7, 2024

In Massachusetts, things aren’t looking great for school test scores. According to recent results, students are still far behind where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. The tests are called MCAS, and while science scores saw a small boost, English and math scores aren’t improving much. The

education

Dorchester Schools Get a Big Boost!

October 7, 2024

It's celebration time at Harleyville-Ridgeville Elementary School in Dorchester County, South Carolina. The school and others in the district just received some amazing news: $16 million is coming their way from the state Board of Education. This big donation is all about improving learning experien

politics

Trump's Plans for Education: Back to the States?

October 7, 2024

On September 23, 2024, former President Donald Trump made a big statement during his campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He said he wants to shut down the U.S. Department of Education and give control back to states. A video of this speech went viral on social media, sparking different reaction

health

Why Not Teach Kids How to Stay Safe from HIV?

October 7, 2024

Sure, testing and treatment for HIV are important. But imagine if we could teach our kids how to avoid getting infected in the first place! That's where schools come in. A solid sex education program can make a huge difference without breaking the bank. It's about giving students accurate info on ho

entertainment

Asa Butterfield's New Adventure: From Sex Education to Second Best Play

October 7, 2024

Get ready for a new twist in Asa Butterfield's career. The star of "Sex Education" is making his theater debut with a play called "Second Best." This isn't just any role – he’ll be portraying Martin Hill, the actor who almost got to play Harry Potter but missed out by a hair. The story follows Marti