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fromFortune
9 hours ago

Public schools in Texas banned cellphones. One district has already seen 200,000 more library books checked out | Fortune

Less screen time in schools is improving student focus and engagement, with increased library usage and face-to-face interactions noted in Texas.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

This major school district just voted to ditch screens and go back to pen and paper

Los Angeles school district limits screen time, prohibiting screens in first grade and below, and restricting access to YouTube in class.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
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LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Los Angeles Unified plans to limit student screen time due to concerns over mental health and academic performance.
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fromFortune
9 hours ago

Public schools in Texas banned cellphones. One district has already seen 200,000 more library books checked out | Fortune

Less screen time in schools is improving student focus and engagement, with increased library usage and face-to-face interactions noted in Texas.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

This major school district just voted to ditch screens and go back to pen and paper

Los Angeles school district limits screen time, prohibiting screens in first grade and below, and restricting access to YouTube in class.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Los Angeles Unified plans to limit student screen time due to concerns over mental health and academic performance.
#ai-in-education
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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A growing number of parents and educators oppose the integration of A.I. in education, viewing it as manipulative and deceptive.
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fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

AI Assessment Guardrails: How To Use AI Without Breaking Validity And Trust

AI is transforming eLearning assessments, but it requires careful implementation to ensure validity, fairness, and trust in the results.
#los-angeles-unified-school-district
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fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

Your guide to the L.A. Unified Board of Education District 2 race: Rocio Rivas vs. Raquel Zamora

Los Angeles Unified School District faces significant challenges, including budget pressures, declining enrollment, and leadership uncertainty amid ongoing educational reforms.
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fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

Your guide to the L.A. Unified Board of Education District 6 race: Incumbent Kelly Gonez is unopposed

L.A. Unified School District faces significant challenges including budget pressures, declining enrollment, and leadership uncertainty amid ongoing investigations.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

L.A. Unified payouts reach $200 million in Mark Berndt student abuse claims after latest settlement

Los Angeles Unified School District has paid over $200 million to victims of convicted child molester Mark Berndt.
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fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

Your guide to the L.A. Unified Board of Education District 2 race: Rocio Rivas vs. Raquel Zamora

Los Angeles Unified School District faces significant challenges, including budget pressures, declining enrollment, and leadership uncertainty amid ongoing educational reforms.
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fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

Your guide to the L.A. Unified Board of Education District 6 race: Incumbent Kelly Gonez is unopposed

L.A. Unified School District faces significant challenges including budget pressures, declining enrollment, and leadership uncertainty amid ongoing investigations.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

L.A. Unified payouts reach $200 million in Mark Berndt student abuse claims after latest settlement

Los Angeles Unified School District has paid over $200 million to victims of convicted child molester Mark Berndt.
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fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

COVID Learning Retention and Improved Gifted Identification

Learning retention in Arkansas showed slight losses among lower-performing students post-pandemic, emphasizing the need for diverse gifted identification measures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

I took an algorithm to court in Sweden. The algorithm won | Charlotta Kronblad

In Gothenburg, an algorithm for school placements caused significant issues, placing children far from their homes due to flawed instructions.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The prolonged Little Lake teachers strike takes on outsized, statewide significance

The Little Lake school district faces a prolonged teacher strike over rising health costs and class size increases, impacting low-income families.
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fromArchDaily
19 hours ago

Escuelita Lochiel: An ArchDaily Student Project Awards Winner Reframing Education Through Adobe

The adobe schoolhouse in Lochiel, Arizona, symbolizes Mexican American heritage and has been restored as a vital cultural landmark after years of neglect.
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fromMission Local
1 day ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should the lottery system be reformed?

San Francisco's school lottery system intended to reduce segregation has led to increased racial segregation and frustration among parents.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Children's Museum of Manhattan: Literacy, imagination, and the future of New York | amNewYork

Early literacy is crucial for children's development and opportunity, with immersive learning experiences fostering engagement and understanding.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

More than two-thirds of U.S. schools say they're unable to afford the cost of student free lunch-and MAHA's dietary guidelines may make it worse | Fortune

Many U.S. public schools struggle to sustain free meal programs due to insufficient reimbursements and changes in federal guidelines.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports

The 'Say Something' program teaches students to identify and report signs of potential violence or self-harm to prevent school shootings.
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fromBronx Times
1 day ago

NYC Council oversight hearing calls for stronger support for foster youth at CUNY - Bronx Times

Youth with foster care experience face significant barriers in accessing and graduating from college, necessitating improved support systems.
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Chicago Teachers Are Organizing for May Day to Fight Beyond a Day of Action

May Day has always been International Workers Day, and this year it is something more. On May 1, workers, students, and families across the country are going to march, rally, and in many cities, refuse business as usual entirely, no work, no school, no shopping, to show this country what it looks like when working people decide not to show up for the people who profit from our labor.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

These UC Berkeley students are leading the fight against phones

Dawson Kelly, a third-year student and event host, stated, 'I feel like [screen] addiction has kind of been our birthright... We need more infrastructure for our generation to take back our time, take back our agency.'
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#editing
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fromPoynter
1 day ago

Poynter relaunches most popular editing certificate for communicators and journalists - Poynter

The updated Introductory Certificate in Editing offers practical skills for professionals at any stage to enhance their editing expertise.
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fromPoynter
1 week ago

Poynter relaunches most popular editing certificate for communicators and journalists - Poynter

The updated Introductory Certificate enhances editing skills for professionals at any level, offering practical tools and real-world applications.
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fromPoynter
1 day ago

Poynter relaunches most popular editing certificate for communicators and journalists - Poynter

The updated Introductory Certificate in Editing offers practical skills for professionals at any stage to enhance their editing expertise.
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fromPoynter
1 week ago

Poynter relaunches most popular editing certificate for communicators and journalists - Poynter

The updated Introductory Certificate enhances editing skills for professionals at any level, offering practical tools and real-world applications.
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Teacher fired for reading LGBTQ+ children's book takes fight to Georgia Supreme Court

From the start, my motivation really has been my students. All students in Georgia. Far beyond. Also, teachers. If you don't have clear limits, then that traps you as an educator.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Catherine Prasifka: As a creative writing teacher, my time is increasingly being wasted in wading through AI manuscripts

AI-generated writing is criticized for being trained on stolen work, contributing to environmental harm, and being forced upon users by tech companies, leading to a decline in genuine learning.
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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Robot goes rogue at school sports day, as handlers drag it away

The robot could be seen performing dance moves and martial arts kicks on a sports field. However, it all began to fall apart as students ran onto the pitch to perform a synchronised dance routine with the bot.
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#apprenticeship
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I took a paid apprenticeship instead of going to college. I'll make six figures within 5 years the stability I feel is incredible.

Choosing a pipe fitting apprenticeship over college offers financial stability and a clear career path without student debt.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I took a paid apprenticeship instead of going to college. I'll make six figures within 5 years the stability I feel is incredible.

Choosing a pipe fitting apprenticeship over college offers financial stability and a clear career path without student debt.
#journalism
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

UK schools in desperate situation' as headteachers say areas unfit

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights the dire state of UK school infrastructure.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK schools could lose 288m in funding due to falling pupil numbers, watchdog warns

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and highlights a significant funding shortfall in Britain's schools due to declining pupil numbers.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Should schools get rid of homework? Some educators are saying yes

LaSalle Parish school district eliminated homework for all students, responding to complaints from parents and students about its negative impact.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Relentless' focus on literacy undermines reading for pleasure, says report

Measuring literacy progress in schools is undermining reading for pleasure among children, despite recognition of its importance by parents and schools.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended her department's changes amid criticism from Senate Democrats regarding impacts on parents and students.
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fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

What Are Higher-Order Thinking Questions? Examples And Strategies For Educators

Higher-order thinking questions promote analysis, evaluation, and creation of knowledge, fostering deeper understanding and critical thinking in learners.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

School board supervisors won't be allowed to speak with media: Ontario education minister | CBC News

"The role of the supervisor is to help put the boards get back on track ... to ensure that the school boards are focused on student achievement," he said. "Supervisors are not media personalities, they are there are to roll up their sleeves and get the job done."
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Photos: How UC Berkeley students train to lead the nation's military

UC Berkeley's ROTC program trains students for military leadership while balancing academic life, showcasing the humanity behind military training on campus.
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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Screens Are Out. Here's How Schools Can Prepare Kids for AI.

Bipartisan legislation is increasingly banning screens in classrooms, emphasizing the need for digital literacy education alongside restrictions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on screens in schools: big tech is finally under the microscope | Editorial

A new law banning mobile phone use in schools in England reflects public concern over tech companies' influence on education.
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fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Charles Foust on Strategy, Leadership, and Student Outcomes

Charles Foust has over 20 years of experience in public education, focusing on leadership development and academic improvement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Half of England's schools unfit due to leaks, mould and faulty toilets, poll finds

Half of headteachers report school facilities are unfit for use due to various issues, including leaks, mould, and inadequate funding.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much

"I had to step up and do the jobs that my mum couldn't do, everything you can imagine that a six-week-old baby needs: pick them up, change them, whatever."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Julia Fiehn obituary

Julia Fiehn created innovative learning materials used throughout the capital and developed projects between schools and local businesses, significantly impacting education in London.
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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Kids Can Feel AI Hurting Them, They Have to Use It Anyway

Eighty percent of Gen Z believe AI will harm learning, yet confidence in using it has increased significantly over the past year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I'm out of a job after issues at the schools I worked for. Is it my fault? | Annalisa Barbieri

When things happen relatively intensely, it's easy to feel out of control. And when we feel out of control, we tend to go inwards to coping mechanisms we learned long ago and a common one is to blame ourselves, because blaming ourselves is easier than raging against the world, which feels too big to harness.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Thou Shalt Not Post the Ten Commandments in Classrooms

State Republicans in several states are pushing laws to post the Ten Commandments in public schools, raising First Amendment concerns.
fromTNW | Future-Of-Work
5 days ago
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How Denis Brovarnyy is closing the AI Skills gap with real-world training

AI is reshaping technical roles, creating a need for immediate productivity from new hires.
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fromKqed
5 days ago

These UC Berkeley Students Are Leading the Fight Against Phones | KQED

UC Berkeley students participated in a phone-free party to promote reduced screen time and enhance real-life interactions.
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fromTruthout
5 days ago

As a Teacher in Gaza, I Saw Education Bring Hope. Israel Has Extinguished It.

Teaching in Gaza persists despite harsh conditions, using literature to inspire hope and resilience among students in a war-torn environment.
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fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

There is a specific loneliness to being a self-learner - nobody saw the failures, the confusion, the false starts - so when you finally get good, the achievement exists only inside you - Silicon Canals

Self-learning is a solitary journey marked by personal breakthroughs that often go unnoticed by others.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

U.S. Department of Education reopens investigation into LAUSD's Black student achievement program

Federal education officials are investigating LAUSD's Black Student Achievement Plan for potential race-based discrimination after a complaint from a conservative watchdog group.
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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Anna Maria College announces closure weeks after warnings of financial strain

Anna Maria College will close at the end of the spring semester due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment.
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fromIndependent
6 days ago

Gambling addict principal who stole 100,000 from school has suspension confirmed by High Court

A principal was suspended for stealing over €100,000 from his school due to a gambling addiction.
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fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Dance academy founder's home with a tower in Foxrock

Bernadette Farrell founded The Chaney Farrell Academy Of Irish Dance, promoting Irish dancing globally and training numerous champions over six decades.
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fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Can Learning Platforms Detect Burnout Before Teachers Do?

Learning platforms often fail to recognize early signals of teacher strain, focusing instead on student performance metrics.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Can We Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A.I. tools are rapidly being adopted in K-12 education, raising concerns about their impact on learning and teaching practices.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Apprenticeship penalty' on benefits forces young people from poorer UK families to quit

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are abandoning apprenticeships due to a welfare penalty that reduces family benefits significantly.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Schools forced to cut back on support for Send pupils in England, poll finds

Two-fifths of school leaders in England have reduced support for children with special educational needs due to a long-standing financial crisis.
#preschool-enrollment
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fromFortune
1 week ago

America actually listened to the parental childcare crisis with record number of 4-year-olds in state preschool | Fortune

State-funded preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds reached record highs, driven by universal access and significant funding, but access remains uneven across states.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

Record numbers of kids are enrolling in state-funded preschool as Trump pushes states to cover costs amid federal funding for wars | Fortune

State-funded preschool enrollment reached record highs, but access remains uneven across states despite significant funding and expansion efforts.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

America actually listened to the parental childcare crisis with record number of 4-year-olds in state preschool | Fortune

State-funded preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds reached record highs, driven by universal access and significant funding, but access remains uneven across states.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

Record numbers of kids are enrolling in state-funded preschool as Trump pushes states to cover costs amid federal funding for wars | Fortune

State-funded preschool enrollment reached record highs, but access remains uneven across states despite significant funding and expansion efforts.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Why can't newly qualified midwives get jobs?

Newly qualified midwives face job scarcity, leading many to seek lower-paid work outside the NHS despite chronic understaffing in maternity services.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'

Disney collaborates with Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots to engage children in environmental conservation through a school cleanup inspired by the film 'Hoppers'.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Ten Commandments In Schools Law Upheld, As Fifth Circuit Declares 'Thou Shalt Not Confuse Us With Facts' - Above the Law

The Fifth Circuit decided 9-8 that the inviolable right of parents to direct the religious education of their own children means the inviolable right of parents to teach their kids about Texas Jesus.
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fromwww.kqed.org
1 week ago

The American Library Association's 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025

A significant percentage of book challenges originate from government officials and library administrators, with minimal involvement from parents or individual users.
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fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Seeing The Whole Student: How AI Is Reshaping Skillset Recognition And Allocation In K-12 Education

AI-driven tools in education enhance skillset recognition, providing a richer understanding of student capabilities beyond traditional assessments.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I was wrong about the danger of smartphones in schools. It's far, far worse than I thought | Lola Okolosie

Smartphones in schools have proven to be detrimental, leading to attention issues and various harms for students, prompting a statutory ban in England.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California is leading national preschool expansion, but quality lags, report says

California's preschool expansion has increased enrollment but needs to improve the quality of early education programs.
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fromMission Local
1 week ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should Algebra 1 be offered to all 8th grade students?

The San Francisco school board will offer Algebra 1 as an elective for all eighth graders after community support and a study showed previous removal was ineffective.
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Diagnostic Assessment In Education: A Strategic Guide For K-12 And Higher Ed Teachers

A diagnostic assessment is a pre-instruction evaluation used to identify learners' prior knowledge, skill gaps, and misconceptions before teaching begins. Its purpose is not to grade performance, but to inform decisions about teaching, pacing, and support.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Officials too slow to act on falling pupil numbers in England, says watchdog

England's declining birthrate is causing a significant drop in school funding and a surplus of school places, impacting education quality.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

With Portland Public Schools' Budget in Peril, All Eyes Are on the State - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget shortfall, highlighting systemic funding failures in Oregon's education system.
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fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 week ago

Setton Pistachio's Earth Day Scholarship Winners Announced

Setton Pistachio's scholarship contest empowers students through sustainability-focused art, expanding opportunities and recognizing commitment to environmental initiatives.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Millionaire investor launches UK's most inclusive property network after one single mum's honest confession - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A single mother's comment led to the creation of Academy Families, a networking initiative for parents that integrates children into the process.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

School's out in Iran: No phone, no internet, no classes

Iran has shifted to online classes nationwide due to ongoing tensions and damage from airstrikes, affecting all schools and grades.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario high school students will soon need to pass financial literacy test to graduate | CBC Accessibility

Ontario high school students must pass a financial literacy test to graduate, focusing on practical money management skills.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Why are other kids starving? - Harvard Gazette

"I didn't understand why I had access to food and other children my age didn't, and that didn't make sense in my head at the time. Injustice was something that always shaped my path and I wanted to do something about that."
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Enoch Burke in bid to stop a third disciplinary panel from considering his dismissal

Enoch Burke seeks to prevent a disciplinary appeals panel from reviewing his dismissal from Wilson's Hospital School.
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fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Safe Learning 101 Program Supports Schools in Strengthening Campus Security

Security 101 launched Safe Learning 101 to enhance K-12 school safety through expert consulting and intelligent design before incidents occur.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Pittsburgh to close schools for NFL draft; switch to remote learning

Pittsburgh Public Schools canceled in-person classes during the NFL draft to manage increased traffic and ensure student safety.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

LAUSD seeks to expand affordable child care by using spare classrooms, shuttered centers

LAUSD plans to double infant care centers to address affordability and boost enrollment in district schools.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Develop Creative Potential

Creative potential combines original thinking with motivation, growing through knowledge, experience, and small actions that invite ideas and explore options.
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

African proverb: "When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground" - and in a world that worships youth, we're burning more libraries than ever - Silicon Canals

We live in a world that treats experience like it's expired milk. Past its sell-by date, time to throw it out. But here's what we're actually throwing away: generations of knowledge that you can't Google, wisdom you can't download, and stories that once they're gone, they're gone forever.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I stood up to my workplace bully - everyone tells you not to, but fighting back was my therapy'

Ide Mhic Gabhann experienced mental health challenges due to mistreatment from a colleague during her teaching job.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Exam-obsessed' schools leave pupils unready for work, Alan Milburn says

An exam-focused education system is failing to prepare young people for the workforce, emphasizing the need for real-world skills development.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Bring research and evidence into classroom products

Bridging the gap between learning science and classroom tools is essential for empowering educators and enhancing student learning.
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fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Parent who is critical of Rowena Chiu enters school board race

Linda Henigin is running for Palo Alto school board against Rowena Chiu's allies, focusing on student mental health and academic equity.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

FAA sets records in effort to hire gamers as air traffic controllers

The FAA successfully recruited over 12,000 applicants by targeting gamers for air traffic controller positions.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
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fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This Career Coach Charges $50,000 to Help College Kids Land Jobs - And Business Is Exploding

Career coaching for college students has become a lucrative niche, with prices reaching $50,000 due to intensified job competition.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage Freedom School'

I am Masa, she pleaded. Please open the road for us. We want to go to school. We are not doing anything wrong. We just have our books. We love our school.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

'It took a year just to nail down a basic structure' - parents tell of struggle to keep religion out of their twins' education

A Cavan mother struggles to find a non-religious primary school for her daughters due to distance and lack of options.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Readers compare stodgy' UK school food with France and Spain

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and school food standards, emphasizing the need for accessible quality journalism.
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