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Kirksville social studies teacher reaches finals for yearly state award
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Kirksville teacher is now one step closer to being named Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. On Thursday, DESE announced on its Facebook page that Matthew Kennedy, a social...

Moraine Park to host high school students
FOND DU LAC — Moraine Park Technical College will host high school students, grades 9-11, for a hands-on look at future career opportunities.Through a series of Career Experience events, students can explore programs within their chosen career...
Two Havasu middle school students arrested for false statements about school shooting threat
LAKE HAVASU — On August 28, Lake Havasu City police officers responded to Thunderbolt Middle School following a report of an alleged threat made by a student while riding the bus to school. The student claimed they were threatened, stating her...

York County high school students can start earning college credits: Here's how
York College of Pennsylvania and Dover Area High School have teamed up to offer teenagers a chance to earn college credits before graduating high school. High schoolers can earn the credits, which will be taught at the same standard as the college...

School awarded $10k STEM Grant from American Water Foundation
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Today, the Missouri American Water presented a $10,000 grant to Joplin High School’s Science Research Program. The funding comes from the American Water Charitable Foundation’s 2025 STEM Education Grant, part of its Keep...

Study Challenges Belief that the Brain Rewires Itself After Limb Loss
Results of a new study are challenging the long-held belief that the human brain significantly changes itself following the loss of a limb — and this new information could help clinicians to better support patients before and after amputation. The...

Students at UCLA Almost Can’t Believe the Mess Their School Is In
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. In the world of higher education, what’s supposed to be the season of rest has turned out to be a period of absolute...

Study of Kirby Park Natural Area suggests ecological improvements
An ecological assessment of Kirby Park and its natural area confirms its rich diversity in plant, mammal and bird species and included recommendations for improvements to make it healthier, safer and more visitor-friendly. Princeton Hydro...

School budget authority: Debated, then tabled
After a lengthy discussion/debate Thursday, the North Platte Board of Education decided to postpone a vote on allowing a 5% increase in property tax asking. An additional 5% taxing authority would give the district access to an estimated $2.4...

Students explore art through painting and mixed media workshop
The Painting and Mixed Media Workshop was held at 1 p.m. Aug. 22 in Room 16 of the Garvey Fine Arts Center. About seven participants attended the session, which provided an opportunity to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking. Guided by...

High School Students PROPEL Future College Careers
Lowell High School student Jingsan Soth could have earned money this summer scooping ice cream or mowing lawns. Instead, the rising senior worked full time in the Biomanufacturing Science and Engineering Lab at UMass Lowell, exploring how...

Want Students to Be Better in Science? Bolster Their Math Skills
Students in Kristen Gonsoir’s classroom at Groton Area High School in Groton, S.D., spend a lot of time solving equations together. Early this school year, they passed almost an entire period working in groups on a particularly tricky word...

New principal at Mineola’s Hampton Street Elementary School
Amaris Melendez, the new Hampton Street School principal, teaching a class of kids. Photo provided by Amaris Melendez One of Mineola’s four elementary schools has a new principal, and she’s bringing her passion for young childhood, foundational...

Only 2.8% of MPS Students Participated in Dual Enrollment
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee At South Division High School, students can take Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes and have the opportunity to graduate high school with their CNA certification to start working in...
Studies in South Korea: Discovering the Local Culture Through Its People
The things that interest you in your leisure time can turn into a strong motivator when choosing a study field and provide you with an opportunity to visit the country of your dreams. Jurgita Čeidaitė, a student of Cultures and Languages of East...

Montreal woman alleges years of sexual abuse by 3 former high school coaches in lawsuit
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. A former Montreal high school student says she's "coming out of the shadows" after suing three of her old basketball coaches and a...

FCCLA grant opens doors for CHS students
When Lynn Booth arrived at Commerce High School last year, she saw untapped potential. As the new Nutrition and Food Science instructor, she was excited to guide students through the school’s three-course pathway — Food Nutrition and Wellness,...

STARBASE Rees empowers students to apply hands-on STEAM skills
Over the past five years, STARBASE Rees has been inspiring students across Eastern Oregon to explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Design, and Math (STEAM). The year-round educational program empowers students to...

Upcoming school board meeting aims to advance reconfiguration options
DANBY — The Taconic and Green Regional School District will hold its first meeting of the new school year at Currier Memorial School on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The meeting follows an eventful 2024–2025 year for the district, which proposed – and...

Countdown to Shelter Island school opening: Academic advancements are on the horizon
“We’re feeling energized and ready for another great year,” Superintendent Brian Doelger, Ed.D., said this week, talking about the Sept. 3 arrival of students on campus to begin the 2025-26 school year. As of Monday night, 180 students were...