NYC Public School Students Qualify for $1000 of Free College Savings: What to Know
With the start of the school year in NYC, a new program is in place to help students and future generations of college-bound individuals. Caregivers of New York City elementary public school students looking ahead for their children’s future can invest in their children’s futures right now, but this time with the financial help from […]
New Bill That Would Ban Humanoid Robots in Schools Introduced After New York Focus Report
On Thursday, State Senators introduced a bill that would ban New York school districts from using humanoid robots in classroom instruction. This is a first-of-its-kind proposal that came in response to a New York Focus report about a Western New York school district’s plan to use one as a teaching assistant. Salamanca City Central School […]
Schools Are Preparing Students for Jobs That Won’t Exist in 10 Years
In 10 years a lot of jobs that students are going to college and university for are going to be obsolete. It’s not that they won’t exist exactly, it’s more like the positions won’t be filled by humans and that’s the problem. The future is supposed to be bright and school is supposed to make […]
Schools Need More Recognition for Non-Athletic Success
Everyone knows that sports in schools are more popular than other activities, such as Art class or Music class. Ever wonder why, though? It’s because it’s the money maker, and it gets the students a lot more excited than an art show or a music concert. I get it, we have the pep rallies, and […]
One-Size-Fits-All Fitness Standards Don’t Work in Schools
When it comes to fitness in schools, expectations are harder for some students than others. We are expected to do jumping jacks and running in place, and even sit-ups or push-ups at a young age, which makes the weaker students become targets of teachers and students. Ones that get picked last, or ones that cause […]
ICE Activity Pushes Minnesota Schools to Reinstate Online Learning
Schools in Minnesota have reinstated COVID-era online learning protocols due to an increase in ICE activity in the state. Many students are afraid to go to school due to the threat of parents and caregivers being detained by ICE agents during pickup and drop-off. In an attempt to keep students on track academically, school districts […]
