Schools that welcome all kinds of students can help every teen feel happier and more confident. A new study shows that when high schools promote respect for LGBTQ teens, even those who are not part of the group feel more connected to their classmates and society. The researchers asked 287 straigh
Lawmakers are stepping up their criticism of markets that let people bet on the results of military actions. The debate grew louder after a prediction platform opened a line on whether Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lose power following an attack that killed him. Some senators called th
Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an
Schools are always looking for ways to make learning more effective. One idea that has been gaining traction is physically active learning. This means getting students to move around while they learn. But there are some problems with this approach. For one, it's often seen as just a way to keep kids
Schools are quickly adopting AI-powered tools to help teach students. These tools can gather personal info like voices, images, and handwriting. In early 2025, Worcester Public Schools tested a literacy app that recorded student voices to improve its AI model. Parents were not told about this test o
Lawmakers in the European Union have decided to pause a big trade agreement with South American countries. They want the top court to check if the deal follows EU rules. The vote was close, with 334 in favor and 324 against, and a few abstentions. This deal, known as the EU-Mercosur agreement, has
York College, DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, and York Country Day School have joined forces to make arts education bigger and better. This team-up aims to spark creativity, bring the community together, and put York County on the map as a hotspot for culture and the arts. The plan is to cr
Schools are getting a tech upgrade with new Chromebooks designed to make learning easier and safer. These devices are built to handle the daily wear and tear of student life. They come with features like AI-powered learning tools, strong security, and easy-to-repair parts. The latest models include
Yorkville is getting a new kind of helper. Aftermath Services is opening a big new place in town. They are experts in cleaning up after really hard situations. Think crime scenes or accidents. Their new spot is at 1215 Deer St. It's a huge 5, 000-square-foot space. This means they can help more peop
Law enforcement has always been quick to adopt new tech, from scanners that read license plates to cameras that recognize faces. Now, AI is stepping into a big part of police work: writing reports. The U. S. Department of Justice says some police departments are using AI software linked to body came
