Middle school students are now getting a taste of the future in their classrooms. A recent experiment looked at how virtual reality (VR) and tablet-based mobile apps (TBMA) can help teach heart anatomy. The study involved 84 students, split into three groups: one using VR, another using TBMA, and
The link between screen time and the health habits of middle school students has been a hot topic. A recent study looked into how different types of screen time affect the healthy behaviors of sixth graders. The research involved data from over 12, 000 students across 110 middle schools. These stude
In the world of middle school, there's more to success than just good grades. It turns out that how well students do in school can also affect how they interact with each other in games. Researchers wanted to see if academic success had anything to do with how students work together. They set up a s
Middle school is a tough time. Kids are growing, learning, and changing. But there's a big problem. They're not moving enough. Experts say that physical activity is super important for these students. But guess what? The amount of physical activity among middle schoolers has been dropping. This is a
In the small town of Homer, Alaska, a shocking case has come to light. Two middle school boys are under investigation for allegedly using AI technology to create and distribute nude photos of their classmates. The story started with one girl reporting the incident, but it soon became clear that many
The Innovation in Education: Walker's Westside Junior High School's Aquaponics Program Walker's Westside Junior High School has recently received a significant boost in its efforts to introduce a cutting-edge aquaponics program. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Gulf R
