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teaching

Small-town teacher builds futures and cooks dreams

April 15, 2026

Newberry High’s special education room feels like a gym for life skills rather than just a classroom. Students here practice grocery lists, job interviews, and problem-solving instead of just reading from textbooks. One teenager sums it up this way: “She’s not just a teacher—she’s a coach for the ga

education

Teaching Forensic Science with Care

April 4, 2026

Forensic science classes often cover tough subjects like violence and victim stories. Students can feel shaken, and teachers may not know how to keep everyone safe. Researchers looked at books on trauma care, psychology and criminal law, plus their own classroom notes. They found that stude

education

How Coaching Can Make Surgeons Better Teachers

February 12, 2026

Surgeons are skilled at their jobs, but teaching others is a different ball game. A recent study wants to see if coaching can help surgeons improve their teaching skills. The focus is on a special coaching model designed for faculty members. The idea is simple: if surgeons get coaching, they might

education

How AI is Changing the Way Kids Learn in Schools

January 29, 2026

AI is becoming a big part of classrooms across the country. Many teachers and students are using it to help with learning. In fact, a recent study found that 85% of teachers used AI in the classroom during the 2024-25 school year. Students are also getting involved, with 86% using AI for school or p

education

Unlocking Teaching Potential: A New Approach to Medical Education

January 23, 2026

Medical professionals often find themselves in teaching roles. Yet, formal training in teaching methods is scarce. This gap can lead to a focus on specific skills rather than a broader understanding of teaching approaches. A recent workshop aimed to bridge this gap. It focused on helping educators

education

A Teacher Who Sees Beyond Grades

January 18, 2026

Emily Weber, an educator at Edgar Martin Middle, is one of three early-career teachers in the Lafayette Parish School System nominated for the Education All-Stars awards. This honor was a surprise for her, delivered by students, cheerleaders, administrators, and representatives from Love Our Schools

opinion

How Treating Others Well Can Change the World

January 15, 2026

The Golden Rule is an old idea. It tells us to treat others the way we want to be treated. This idea is not new. It shows up in many cultures and religions. For example, Jesus said, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. " In Islam, the Prophet Muhammad taught, "None of you truly believ

health

A Dentist's Journey: From Patient Care to Teaching the Next Generation

January 8, 2026

Dr. Patti Swaintek-Lamb's journey into dentistry started with a simple idea: helping people feel better. She didn't know exactly how she would do it, but she knew she wanted to make a difference. Her path took a turn when her family switched dentists, and the new dentist's approach left a lasting im

education

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