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This winter, Olympic athletes are showcasing feats of skill and strength. These moments on the world stage reflect years of resilience, fighting through injuries, and long training cycles, for the chance at a medal.
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Every four years, the Winter Olympics gives us a front-row seat to discipline and focus. And while most of us will never compete on that level, watching elite athletes offers students a valuable lesson in commitment.
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It’s common knowledge that the pandemic had a lasting impact on students across the country. While much attention has been given to academic setbacks, another equally important issue is the loss of social and emotional coping skills.
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Teachers are getting ready to pack up their classrooms for the summer, but many will not return in the fall.
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This summer, many students are spending their days at the beach instead of the classroom. While soaking up the sun can boost our vitamin D, exposure to ultraviolet light can damage our skin.
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More than 124 million children across the world are considered obese. Childhood obesity leads to poor mental and physical health outcomes and sets them up for a lifelong trajectory of poor health.
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While face masks, social distancing, and Zoom classes have largely vanished, the pandemic's negative impact on student learning may be with us for years to come.
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Earlier this year, Florida banned the use of cell phones in public schools during class time. Proponents say the law reduces disruptions, but many parents are concerned about reaching their children during emergencies.
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What was the last time you wrote a letter or took notes in cursive? Some people haven't written in cursive since middle school and question its relevance in the classroom today.
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The mental health of adolescents remains a serious and growing problem. In 2021, 42% of high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless, up from 26% in 2009.
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The debate over homework and whether it improves academic success elicits many opinions.
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The University of South Carolina will unveil a 12-foot bronze monument in 2024 that will honor the first three Black students to enroll at the university on Sept. 11, 1963.