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#education

We will continue to hold this federal administration accountable, fighting to protect your rights, to protect access to health care, and so much more. When it comes to keeping trans youth safe, we will do whatever it takes. We are protecting our hospitals and clinics to provide the care that you may need. We won't look away if students are facing hostile learning environments, and we will hold schools accountable under our state laws.

Agency is what keeps us from running on cognitive autopilot. Artificial intelligence now offers to do much of that work for us. With a single prompt, we can receive elegant summaries and polished solutions that are so smooth and immediate that they can (and often do) lull us into submission. If we aren't careful, we risk becoming passengers in our own intellectual journey, letting the machine set the course.

U.S. democracy has always been fragile, and we are now witnessing its dismantlement. The rising tide of political violence poses one threat to democracy in this country, but another quieter threat is also hard at work via the erosion of free speech and critical thinking, both of which are necessary for a flourishing democracy. Trump's book bans and attacks on opposing political ideas, the blocking of independent journalism, the intimidation of news organizations, and the defunding of public media are all part of this erosion.

"leave the gay at the door."

Emmanuel was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He attended UC Davis where he earned his Bachelors of Arts in Communication and Sociology with a minor in Professional Writing.

In class, I shared a set of drafts of a poem that appeared in my most recent collection. One by one, I projected versions of the poem onto a screen. I drew attention to the red ink slashing through unwanted words. I pointed out how I added, struck, added, struck and then re-added a comma. I boasted about my careful use of my favorite punctuation mark-the delightfully overlong em dash.

The breach involved the accidental disclosure of a spreadsheet sent to our parent body that contained student names, DOB, gender, parent/carer contact telephone numbers of students in Years 7 to 11. We have apologised to our school community for this incident and have been responding to any concerns throughout. Our first step was to contain the breach by contacting our management information system provider and ensuring that the SMS message was removed and recalled.

The common storyline is compelling: Bilingual children are "smarter," more adaptable, and very likely to succeed in life. Cognitive scientists have even coined the term "bilingual advantage," claiming that constant language switching strengthens the brain's executive functions, a set of skills we use for planning, self-control, and problem-solving. There is truth here. Many studies show that bilingual children outperform their monolingual peers in certain tasks-specifically in task-switching, attentional control, and cognitive flexibility.

Here are the honorable mentions from the 2025 Student Podcast Challenge. You can listen to our middle school and high school finalists here. Thanks again to students, teachers and educators for being a part of our annual contest! Please share your experience, send us photos and give us feedback at studentpodcastchcallenge@npr.org. And if you haven't already, check out our newsletter for the latest updates. Congratulations to all these outstanding podcasts! Hope to hear from you again next year!

The report, conducted in partnership with youth consultancy Livity, incorporates feedback from over 7,000 young people aged 13-18 from seven countries across Europe, and explores how they use digital platforms to learn.

One of the most challenging financial situations, aside from a massive lottery windfall, is determining the best way to handle an inheritance. It doesn't even matter how much money is at risk, as it stands to reason that there is a desire to make sure this money isn't lost in a hurry. Anyone receiving an inheritance needs to take a few important steps to avoid losing out on any money.

I told [the people complaining] at the time maybe it was associated with a Heritage month and to give the benefit of the doubt,

We often revel in the artistic craftsmanship of hand-built bikes. For most, owning one is like owning an original Picasso, only you also get to ride it. Many of us will settle for reading about handmade frames and bikes online or attending events showcasing them. And very few of us will actually attempt to build one. Surely, the know-how aspect is a huge barrier, as many may not have a mind bent toward frame building.

"This effort underscores a collective priority to prepare people of all ages for the AI era. We are proud to stand alongside government and industry leaders in this pledge," said Fran Katsoudas, Cisco's EVP and chief people, policy, and purpose officer.

Known as the Greatest Show-and-Tell on Earth, Maker Faire brings together more than 20,000 creators, crafters, artisans, and participants for a weekend of hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and inspiring showcases. Over its three days, the event will highlight the diversity and ingenuity of the global maker movement, with exhibits and experiences for all ages spanning art, science, food, music, AI, microelectronics, 3D printing, drones, robotics, and more.

Ten is an age unlike any other. Childhood still lingers like a soft melody, yet the whispers of adolescence are beginning to stir. At ten, children live in a magical balance-half dreamer, half discoverer. They are bold, curious, and ready to stretch their wings, but they still find delight in wonder, play, and imagination. The toys we give a 10-year-old are more than gifts. They are tools of growth, bridges of connection, and vessels of joy. A toy at this age is not simply plastic and color-it is a spark that shapes confidence, creativity, and lifelong passions.

Former Santa Clara County Supervisor and longtime Palo Alto leader Joe Simitian has been named a visiting scholar at Stanford with the Institute for Research in the Social Sciences (IRiSS). IRiSS was founded in 2004 with the goal of advancing social science research. The institute "trains the next generation of scholars, and incubates medium- to long-term research projects to address critical social challenges," according to Stanford's website.

The burden on school and college leaders and teachers has reached an unprecedented level, a leading teaching union has warned, as schools are increasingly forced to run food banks and support families with housing due to under-funded public services "crumbling around them". A report by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) said these vital services are important, but cannot continue to be the sole responsibility of schools and teachers.

'It's an impossible situation,' says Paul Crone, director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals, of indefinite strike action

The acronym NEET refers to young people "not in education, employment or training." While the term NEET has come to be associated with modern dropout culture and feelings of discouragement common amongst Gen Z, NEET cohorts also encompass young people who are actively looking for employment and educational opportunities, and can reflect broad systemic economic issues. The share of young people not in education, employment or training crested globally in 2020,

Speaking to The Times, Saxton explained that calls to UCAS have dropped by a third since 2019. "That is how difficult teenagers these days can find how to make a phone call," she told the publication. It seems quite practical to run mock phone interviews with them, then. In the same Times article, James Johnstone, head teacher at Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School, said the phone call course his school devised also taught students how to hold a university interview, manage student loans, advocate for their rights as tenants, and cook healthy meals.

During back-to-school month, take time to strengthen these eight wisdom life skills that are never taught in school. These essential traits are based on my wisdom study and Common Wisdom book findings, and they can help you increase your joy, happiness, and success. While education is important and necessary, having intelligence is not the same as having wisdom. Think about the people you know who are highly intelligent and well accomplished: Do they all make good decisions, and do they live meaningful lives?

The mural represents the pursuit of knowledge, underscoring the freedom to learn and advocates for the right of all individuals to access education and benefit from it.

"Many people simply don't realize how powerful school boards are. These elected officials decide what students learn, what books they can access, whether LGBTQ+ students are protected or targeted, and how safe and inclusive a school environment is."

I had it in DC with one of my players who got racially abused and he was crying on my chest. I was holding him as he was crying on my chest.

San Diego Unified Trustee Sabrina Bazzo indicated that the recent arrest at Linda Vista Elementary led to a noticeable reduction in student attendance, raising concerns about the impact on community safety.

The anonymous AP Literature and Composition reader exhibited condescension, arrogance, and a sense of superiority, signifying a troubling attitude towards his responsibilities and colleagues.

UC Irvine’s Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing is one of two California schools planning to teach future mental health nurses how psychedelics can be used to treat mental health issues.