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Time for South Carolina to Rethink Social Studies

January 4, 2026

In South Carolina, there's a growing concern that social studies is taking a backseat to other subjects in schools. With the state's 250th anniversary of independence on the horizon, many wonder why young students aren't spending more time learning about history, civics, geography, and economics. T

education

How Maine is Redefining Success in Schools

January 4, 2026

In Maine, there's a big push to rethink how success in schools is measured. It's not just about test scores anymore. The state's education department has put out a report called "Measure What Matters. " This report says that things like well-being, resilience, and creativity are just as important as

health

Virtual Pain Relief: The XR Challenge

May 23, 2025

Pain is a tricky thing to manage. It's not just about the physical stuff. It's also about feelings, thoughts, and how people act. That's why finding ways to ease pain is so important. One new approach is using extended reality (XR), which includes virtual and augmented reality. The idea is to create

politics

Unveiling the Truth: The Secret Agenda Behind Education Department's Test Score Obstruction

August 28, 2024

In a stunning expose, the State Education Department (SED) and its governing body, the Board of Regents, have been unmasked for their deliberate attempts to conceal the poor performance of public schools, particularly those catering to minority students. The tactic of releasing 'preliminary' test re

education

Unmasking the Deception: The Truth Behind the State Education Department's Test Score Delays

August 27, 2024

In a shocking revelation, the State Education Department (SED) and its governing body, the Board of Regents, have been exposed for their deliberate attempts to obscure the dismal performance of public schools, particularly those serving minority students. The current practice of releasing 'prelimina

politics

Judicial Intervention Halts Texas School Accountability Ratings Release for Second Consecutive Year

August 27, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, a Travis County judge has temporarily restrained the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from disclosing the accountability ratings of Texas' school districts and campuses for the second consecutive year. The ruling came on the same day that Texas school districts filed thei