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Oklahoma's New Teacher Test Sparks Debate

August 19, 2025

Oklahoma is making waves with a new rule for teachers moving from California and New York. They must pass a test created by a conservative group called PragerU. The state's education chief, Ryan Walters, says this is to keep "radical leftist ideology" out of classrooms. But others see it as a "MAGA

crypto

Crypto Giants Team Up to Shape Policy Through New Nonprofit

August 19, 2025

Big names in the crypto world, like Coinbase, DCG, and Kraken, have joined forces to create a new nonprofit. They call it the American Innovation Project (AIP). Its goal? To teach policymakers about decentralized tech. As a 501(c)(3), AIP won't pay most taxes and its leaders won't be held personally

education

Tech in Schools: Fear or Freedom?

August 19, 2025

Tech in schools has always sparked strong feelings. Some see it as a threat. Others see it as a tool to help students learn better. This isn't new. People have been worried about tech in schools for a long time. Back in the 1970s, teachers were scared of calculators. They thought these small device

education

California's Reading Revolution: A New Approach to Literacy

August 17, 2025

California is facing a serious reading crisis. Many students are struggling to read at grade level. A new bill, AB 1454, could change how reading is taught in the state. This bill focuses on evidence-based reading instruction. It includes phonics and vocabulary. This method is different from the who

weather

Weather Updates, But Make It YouTube

August 16, 2025

YouTube is not just for cat videos and music anymore. It has grown into a place where people learn about all sorts of things. One surprising thing people use YouTube for is weather updates. There is a channel called the Severe Weather Center. A meteorologist named Max Velocity runs it. He explains w

education

A Judge Says No to Trump's Plan to End DEI Programs

August 15, 2025

A federal judge has put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities. Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled that the Education Department broke the law when it tried to cut federal funding from schools that kept th

environment

Igniting Minds: University of Idaho's Big Bet on Fire Science

August 14, 2025

The University of Idaho is making a bold move to tackle wildfires with a $1. 4 million boost from the National Science Foundation. This cash injection will fund nine new doctoral researchers, who will dive into the science of fire physics, mitigation, and forest regeneration. The goal? To make rural

crypto

Bitcoin Backer Supports College for Its Economic Views

August 13, 2025

Tyler Winklevoss, the CEO of Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, recently praised Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the school's focus on Austrian Economics, which aligns with his views on Bitcoin. Austrian Economics emphasizes free markets, individualism, and limited government inte

education

AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword

August 12, 2025

AI is changing schools fast. Students now use it for homework, even if it means sneaking around rules. They mix answers from different AI tools to avoid detection. Some use AI for studying, like making practice tests. But others use it to cheat, like asking it to solve math problems or fix essays.

technology

Tech Grads Face Tough Times: From Coding to Chipotle?

August 12, 2025

Computer science graduates are finding it tough to land jobs in tech. Many are now looking for work in places like Chipotle. This is a big change from what they were promised. For years, tech leaders said that learning to code would lead to high-paying jobs. Many students believed this and studied