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Governor Loses School Board Seats in New Law

May 20, 2026

The state legislature passed a new bill that removes the governor’s right to sit on any of North Carolina’s school boards. This change means the governor will no longer have a direct say in education decisions at the local level. The move was approved after a debate that highlighted concerns about t

health

Flea Frenzy: Unraveling Plague Risks in Tanzanian Homes

June 19, 2025

In the heart of Tanzania, the Mbulu district faces a persistent health challenge: the plague. This disease, often spread by fleas, has been a recurring issue, but understanding why it keeps coming back has been tricky. Researchers dove into the homes of this rural area to figure out what's going on

finance

Student Loans: The New 30-Year Plan

May 30, 2025

The House Republicans have introduced a significant change to federal student loan repayment plans. This new plan, part of a larger spending and tax package called the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act, " proposes a repayment timeline that could stretch up to 30 years. This is a big jump from the current

education

Texas Senate's Education Budget: Less for Students, More for Teachers?

May 15, 2025

A recent proposal from the Texas Senate has sparked debate over the future of public education funding. The Senate's plan for school finance differs significantly from the House's version, particularly in how much extra money each student would receive. The Senate wants to add only $55 to the b

health

Helping Low-Income Families Eat Better in Texas

May 3, 2025

In Texas, a program called the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) has been working to improve how low-income families eat. This program is part of a bigger federal effort to help people make healthier food choices and learn more about nutrition. The goal is to see if this program

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Brain Power in the Countryside: How Education Can Boost Rural Farming

February 13, 2025

Rural areas in China are getting a boost from a unique program. The "One Village, One University Student" initiative is all about bringing fresh minds to the countryside. The goal? To create a workforce that genuinely understands and loves agriculture. This isn't just about having more people in the

science

Bill Nye Gets Top U. S. Honor for Science Education

January 9, 2025

On January 4, 2025, Bill Nye, known for his fun approach to teaching science, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at the White House. This highest civilian honor in the U. S. recognizes individuals for making significant contributions to the country and the world. Bil

education

The Impact of Education Policies on Girls' Schooling in Rural Benin

November 9, 2024

Education is a powerful tool, and its effects ripple through generations. Research in rural Benin uses a unique approach to explore how education policies influence parents' decisions to educate their daughters. The study found that educated parents are more likely to send their daughters to school,

religion

The Power of Financial Education: How Black Churches are Bridging the Wealth Gap

September 13, 2024

In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a staggering wealth gap exists between Black and white households. According to a 2018 report by Prosperity Now, Black families in Dallas had a median household income of $31,000, just 42% of the median income for white families. But what can be done to address this di

politics

Walz's $26 Tax Oversight: A Tale of Educational Travels and Communist Ties

September 10, 2024

Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, has a history of shady business dealings with China that raise serious questions about his judgment and loyalties. In 1998, Walz's for-profit company, Educational Travel Adventures Inc., was dissolved by Nebraska officials after he failed to pay ju

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