EDUCATION

May 01 2026EDUCATION

College Food Pantries: A Smart Fix for Hungry Students

Most college students juggle classes, jobs, and bills, but many also worry about where their next meal will come from. A survey in Chicago found that 60% of students at one college campus struggled with food insecurity—meaning they sometimes ran out of food or couldn’t afford enough. That’s higher t

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May 01 2026EDUCATION

A Peek Inside Anne Frank’s Hidden World

A disguised door slides open, revealing a dimly lit space that feels like stepping into a forgotten past. This isn’t a fun hide-and-seek spot—it’s where Anne Frank, a 13-year-old girl, spent over two years hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Inside, the air feels heavy with fear: blackout cur

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Apr 30 2026EDUCATION

Graduation Speakers Light Up Mississippi Universities in 2026

Mississippi’s graduation season is fast approaching, and each campus has lined up a mix of leaders, scholars, and celebrities to inspire new graduates. Alcorn State University will open its ceremony on May 9 with Pelicia E. Hall, the executive vice president of ViaPath Technologies, who will shar

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Apr 30 2026EDUCATION

Future‑Ready Grad Talks About Choosing Paths

Hilary Duff stepped onto the field at Fenway Park to talk with Northeastern University graduates about what she has learned from a long career in entertainment. She shared that the biggest lesson was learning to listen to her own desires instead of taking every offer that came her way. This shift he

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Apr 30 2026EDUCATION

Plum Middle School Gets a Big Roof and More

Plum Middle School is about to start another round of major upgrades after the school board signed contracts worth $3. 4 million. The first phase began last summer, and now the second phase will tackle the biggest job: replacing a roof that is over 25 years old and leaking into parts of the build

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Apr 30 2026EDUCATION

Kindergarten Prep Program Grows to Seven Schools

The district is making it easier for new kindergarteners to feel at home before school starts. This year, the Little Barbs Academy visits seven elementary schools: Brooks, Cortland, Founders, Littlejohn, Malta, Mitchell and Tyler. Kids go to the school that matches their home address. The pro

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Apr 30 2026EDUCATION

Reading early, dreaming big: How New York invests in kids' futures

Half of New York City students in third to eighth grade can’t read at grade level. That’s a problem because reading isn’t just about passing tests. It’s about opening doors. When kids read, they don’t just learn words—they build worlds in their minds. They start to see themselves differently. They g

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Grad Workers Stand Up for Fair Pay at UIC

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeing a wave of protest as about two thousand graduate students, who help teach and research, demand better wages. These workers have been negotiating with school leaders for a year but could not agree on a new contract, so they began striking last Monday.

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Future‑Ready Doctors: A Three‑Part Plan for AI Training

The rise of artificial intelligence in hospitals means doctors must learn new skills fast. In Canada, medical schools still vary widely in how they teach AI, and many students get almost no training. Students say AI will change their work, yet the current teaching system is slow and uneven.

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Boosts High School Auto Program

A new alignment machine has just arrived at Ottawa Township High School’s automotive program, thanks to a $16, 500 donation from the school’s educational foundation. The machine, made by Hunter Hawkeye Elite, is a common tool used in real‑world auto shops. Students first started using it in March

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