EDUCATION

May 23 2026EDUCATION

Tiny Tastes Teach Big Ideas in Preschool

A recent study suggests snack time can double as science time for young learners. Research shows preschoolers picked up science and vocabulary skills faster when teachers used food in lessons. The idea isn’t just about eating—it’s about experimenting with simple groceries to explain how plants grow,

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

School Abuse Case Moves to Jury Trial

A judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit against an elite California private school to go before a jury, after rejecting the school's request to keep the matter in closed arbitration. The case centers on a 7‑year‑old girl, referred to as E. K. , who alleges she was repeatedly targeted by older c

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Bringing Acorns Back to the Lab

A new exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science shows how a community can keep its stories alive even when federal money disappears. The project, called “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), mixes real‑world plants with digital tools so visitors can pick virtual acorns while learning about Ohlo

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Otters Get a New Home With Fish‑Throwing Pools

The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids just opened a huge new area for its river otters. The space is more than three times larger than the old exhibit and holds over 21, 000 gallons of water. It was built with money from the Bill and Bea Idema Foundation and fits into the zoo’s ten‑year plan. The new e

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Dig Safely in Spring: A Quick Guide for Home Projects

Spring brings bright flowers and fresh money, but it also turns the ground into a minefield for anyone who wants to dig. Every year, thousands of underground cables and pipes are damaged across Florida, with a large share hit in the northern part of the state. These mishaps can cause expensive

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

School Success Secrets: What Predicts Students Who Skip Support

Many schools in the United States use a system called Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support for behavior, or MTSS‑B. It is a layered plan that aims to help students who may need extra help before they become serious troublemakers. In a large study, researchers looked at almost 17, 000 kids from 42 schools

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Louisiana teachers brace for smaller paychecks next year

Next school year could mean fewer dollars in Louisiana teachers' wallets. State budget writers just approved a plan that skips the yearly cash boost teachers have gotten for the past two years. Without this extra money, many will see their pay drop by $2, 000. Support staff like school librarians wo

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

A Small School’s Long Journey Ends

A private Quaker school in Cambridge has announced it will shut down after 65 years of teaching kids from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school opened in 1961 with a mission focused on Quaker values like simplicity, fairness, and responsibility. Instead of just teaching math or reading,

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

A Look Inside Cleveland's Titanic Artifact Show

The RMS Titanic still captures people's imagination over 100 years after its sinking. Some see it as a warning about human arrogance—for building a ship so big and speedy that it was called "unsinkable", only to sink on its first voyage in April 1912. Others focus on the human tragedy of around 1, 5

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Funding for Future Scientists in Ohio

Ohio’s push to grow its technical workforce just got a boost in Painesville. A local college snagged $425, 000 to keep its science, tech, engineering, math, and medicine programs alive for students who need the cash. This is the fifth time the school has landed this state grant, meaning teachers and

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