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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

School Aides' Turf War: Who's Best for Special Ed Kids?

Beatrice Garcia knows firsthand the power of special education classroom assistants (SECAs). She credits them for helping her son, JoAngel, communicate and interact with his family. But recent financial strains in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have sparked a turf war between two unions over who shoul

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Chatting Tech with Jose: AI's Role in Schools

In a recent podcast chat, Jose Moreno of Neulight spilled the beans on how AI tools are making a splash in K-12 education. He shared stories of teachers using AI to create personalized lessons and track student progress, all while giving a helping hand to those who might need it a bit extra. These s

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Voltage and The Exchange Join Forces for Bigger Movies

In a big move, Voltage Pictures, known for hits like "The Hurt Locker, " has bought a majority stake in The Exchange, an international sales and finance company. Brian O'Shea will keep his role as CEO of The Exchange, focusing on new projects, while Sarah Dunn from Voltage will handle daily operatio

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA's New Tech Cuts Game Lag by 75%

Get ready for faster gaming experiences! NVIDIA has just announced Reflex 2, a new technology that can reduce game lag by up to 75%. This upgrade uses something called Frame Warp, which adjusts frames based on the latest mouse inputs. In simple terms, it makes your screen show what you're doing righ

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Medical Students' Take on Online vs. In-Class Anatomy Learning

Distance education has popped up as a big deal in medical schools, promising wider access and up-to-date content. But when COVID-19 hit, lots of students found themselves taking anatomy classes online overnight. This wasn't just a thing in 2020—even natural disasters like the 2023 earthquakes made r

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Easy AI Integration into Your Favorite Microsoft Office Alternative

Ever wondered how to make your work tools smarter? Well, integrating AI into your favorite Microsoft Office alternative is easier than you think! ZDNET's recommendations are the result of hours of testing and research. They gather data from various sources, including vendor listings, reviews from cu

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Unraveling Education: The Power of Exploration

Curious minds discover new things by asking questions and investigating, right? This is exactly what a teacher from Colombia found out through their experience with a special program called "Research Seedbeds" (Semilleros de Investigación). They realized that true education isn’t just about memorizi

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Measles Protection: A Look at Immigrants in Gwangju

You might think measles is a thing of the past, but it's still a big deal, especially for immigrants. These are folks who might not have gotten all the vaccinations they need. To keep measles from coming back, it's crucial to understand how many immigrants in Gwangju, South Korea, have measles antib

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Jan 07 2025SCIENCE

The Shady World of Predatory Journals

Have you ever heard of predatory journals? They're not your typical science magazines. These journals are like sneaky salespeople, tricking researchers into publishing their work. Why would anyone fall for that, you ask? Well, these journals look legit, but they don't do the important stuff like pee

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Why West Side Kids Need to Learn Trades

A lot of teenagers in Chicago's West Side know how to take over a Kia with a USB cable, but even more can handle construction equipment like excavators. Both skills take some know-how, but the paths they lead to are worlds apart. Some people might say that kids from tough neighborhoods turn to crime

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