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America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back
America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities − these cities are building subsidized housing to lure them back Many teachers are being priced out of their communities due to stagnant wages and rising housing costs, leading to a widespread teacher shortage. States and cities are developing education workforce housing – affordable housing built […]
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McCarthyism’s shadow looms over controversial firing of Texas professor who taught about gender identity
McCarthyism’s shadow looms over controversial firing of Texas professor who taught about gender identity Texas A&M University has fired a children’s literature professor, Melissa McCoul, over her discussion of gender identity in class, sparking concerns about academic freedom and free speech. The university claims that McCoul’s course content was not consistent with the published course […]
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Traffic violations dropping after school buses install AI camera system
Traffic violations dropping after school buses install AI camera system The Spring Grove Area School District partnered with Bus Patrol to install an AI-powered bus safety system in 2022. The system aims to prevent drivers from going around stopped school buses, reducing traffic violations. After implementing the system, there has been a notable decrease in […]
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Exposure to perceptible temperature rise increases concern about climate change, higher education adds to understanding
Exposure to perceptible temperature rise increases concern about climate change, higher education adds to understanding Higher education can increase concern about climate change by training students to carefully consider evidence, but its effect varies depending on the region and individual experiences. The study found that in southern states, higher education levels did not significantly impact […]
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NASA Supports Next Generation of Innovators
NASA Supports Next Generation of Innovators NASA supported the Aerospace Valley Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at East High School in Lancaster, California, for its sixth year, providing resources and expertise to inspire the next generation of engineers. The competition brought together hundreds of students from around the world to showcase their skills in building and […]
💻 Technology
Harvard Professors Sue the Trump Administration While Other Universities Are Targeted
Harvard Professors Sue the Trump Administration While Other Universities Are Targeted Two groups representing Harvard University professors have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, alleging that the threat to cut federal funding violates free speech and First Amendment rights. The Trump Administration had previously announced plans to send a list of demands to unfreeze […]
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Why history instruction is critical for combating online misinformation
Why history instruction is critical for combating online misinformation Students ask questions during a social studies class on American politics. AP Photo/John Minchillo Can you tell fact from fiction online? In a digital world, few questions are more important or more challenging. For years, some commentators have called for K-12 teachers to take on fake […]
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