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Mar 18 2025EDUCATION

Hanahan Middle School: A Big Change is Coming

Hanahan Middle School is about to get a major upgrade. The Berkeley County School District is excited to start building a brand new facility. This is a huge deal because it's the first big change in decades. The new school will be almost 83, 000 square feet. That's a lot of space for new classrooms

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Mar 18 2025EDUCATION

A Friendship's Impact on a Major Supreme Court Case

A significant legal battle is brewing in the U. S. Supreme Court, and it involves a unique twist of friendship and faith. At the heart of this dispute is a question that could reshape American education: Can religious organizations run charter schools? The case centers around St. Isidore of Sevill

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

How Pee Problems Might Affect Kids in School

The impact of childhood urinary incontinence is far-reaching. It's not just about the physical aspect. It can seriously dent a child's self-esteem and overall quality of life. But here's a question that doesn't get asked enough: how does it affect their school performance? Many people don't realize

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Mar 14 2025HEALTH

How Edutainment is Changing the Game for Kids' Dental Health

Edutainment is a big deal in the world of kids' entertainment. It's a mix of education and entertainment. Since COVID-19, kids are spending more time on entertainment platforms. This could be a great chance to teach them about oral health. Researchers wanted to see if edutainment could help kid

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

NYC Schools Need More Cash, But Is It Enough?

The NYC Department of Education is asking for a massive $41. 2 billion budget for the next year. This is a huge chunk of the entire city's budget. But school officials say it's not enough. They want hundreds of millions more. Why? They need to hire 4, 000 more teachers to meet a new class size law.

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Mar 14 2025EDUCATION

Teachers at College Park Middle School Get a Big Boost!

A big win for educators in Berkeley County! College Park Middle School just scored a massive grant from the South Carolina Department of Education. This isn't just any grant—it's the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grant, and it's worth up to $199, 800. The grant is all about shaking up how teachers ge

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Newtown's Big Spend: Millions for School Fixes

Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They gathered to greenlight a bunch of big-ticket items for the town's schools and infrastructure. The total cost? A whopping $15 million. The meeting kicked off at 7:33 p. m. in the Council Chambers. Everyone was there except for Janette Lamoure

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Schools in Turmoil: Big Changes at the Department of Education

The U. S. Department of Education is in for a big shakeup. Over 1, 300 jobs are being cut, and about 600 more employees have already left voluntarily. This means nearly half the department's workforce is gone. These employees were crucial. They made sure federal money went to schools in need and stu

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Unlocking the Connection: Language and Thinking Skills in Preschoolers

Preschoolers with language delays often struggle with thinking skills. Researchers wanted to find out why. They looked into how language problems might affect a child's ability to plan, focus, and control their actions. These skills are called executive functions. They are crucial for learning a

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Big Brother in Schools: AI Watching Students

Schools are using AI to monitor students' online activities on school-issued devices. This is done to keep students safe, but it raises serious questions about privacy and security. Students use these devices for more than just schoolwork; they also cope with personal struggles like depression, hear

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