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Help for Women Aspiring to Education and Training

October 7, 2024

Are you a woman who's the main breadwinner and dreams of furthering your education or getting new skills? The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women could be your key to success. This program offers grants to women like you, helping with costs such as tuition, books, ch

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Medical Schools: Where Politics Trump Medicine?

October 6, 2024

Imagine a place where doctors-in-training are more worried about being politically correct than learning how to save lives. That’s the reality at some medical schools today, including one in Colorado. Students at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU Medicine) are facing pressure to take

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Chicago Schools Get a Reprieve Until 2027

October 6, 2024

In a big decision, the Chicago Board of Education voted to stop school closures until January 2027. This vote comes after a tough month where the district was accused of planning secret school closures. The fate of CEO Pedro Martinez's job was also questioned. On Thursday, the board focused on the p

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Voter Choices: Massachusetts' Key Ballot Issues in November

October 6, 2024

Massachusetts voters will decide on several significant issues this November. Here’s a look at the key ballot questions: Question 3: Should rideshare drivers be able to unionize? This law would apply to drivers using platforms like Uber or Lyft for passenger transportation, not food delivery servi...

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State Superintendent Pushes for Big Changes in Public Education Funding

October 6, 2024

Last Thursday, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly gave her fourth State of Education Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. She focused on the need to invest more money into public education. She urged the state legislature to increase their support for special education costs. Currently, local

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Texas School Curriculum: A New Leap Forward?

October 6, 2024

This spring, Texas launched a new school curriculum that has stirred up some chatter among educators. The Left seems particularly riled up about it, but why? Let's take a closer look at what's happening and what it means for education in America. The new curriculum is being praised for its rich con

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Coach Saban’s NIL Concern: A Shift in College Football?

October 6, 2024

Nick Saban, a renowned coach in the world of college football, has raised some eyebrows with his worries about Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. He's concerned that these deals might lead to more players transferring, which could hurt graduation rates. Saban believes there needs to be some rule

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Should Texas Schools Teach the Bible? Many Christians Say No!

October 6, 2024

Imagine walking into a Texas elementary school classroom and seeing Bible stories on the curriculum. That's what could happen if a new proposal by the Texas Education Agency is approved in November. The plan suggests including Biblical lessons in state reading and language arts classes. But not all

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A New Path for Dyslexic Thinkers: Virgin's Online University

October 6, 2024

Imagine learning in a whole new way, designed just for you. That’s what billionaire Richard Branson has created with his latest project – an online university called DyslexicU. This isn’t your typical school. It’s specifically tailored for dyslexic thinkers, like Branson himself. He quit school at 1

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Two Baton Rouge Schools Bag Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award

October 6, 2024

Baton Rouge, LA – Great news for two local schools! Mayfair Laboratory School and Saint Aloysius School have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious award goes to schools that shine in academic performance or make big strides in closing achieveme