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Connecting Local Schools to Global Science with a Local Teacher’s Big Opportunity

April 8, 2026

A science teacher from Ottawa, Illinois, will spend part of his summer rubbing shoulders with some of the brightest minds in physics. Dan Fitzpatrick, who teaches at St. Bede Academy, has earned a spot in an elite program run by CERN, the famous research center in Switzerland. Out of thousands of ap

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Winter Fun and Learning at Primrose Farm

January 21, 2026

Primrose Farm is not slowing down this winter. The farm has a lot going on, especially with their new Education Center. There are plenty of activities for all ages, from crafts to science experiments and even role-playing games. For those who enjoy creating things, there are several craft programs.

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NASA's Roadmap to the Future

September 26, 2024

The House of Representatives recently passed a NASA authorization bill, aimed at guiding the agency's human spaceflight and science programs. On a 366-21 vote, the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024 cleared the House, exceeding the required threshold for approval. The bill is significant because it en