Tag: education
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Should Schools Ban Cellphones?
Cellphones are part of our everyday lives, but more and more schools are choosing to ban them during the school day. Supporters believe this makes classrooms more focused and fair, while many students feel the rules are inconvenient or even unnecessary. In this lesson, you will read about how different schools are handling cellphone bans,…
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U.S. College Enrollment Rebounds: What’s Driving the Increase?
After years of declining college enrollment, new data shows that more students in the U.S. are returning to higher education, marking a surprising reversal from pandemic-era trends. Community colleges, in particular, have seen the biggest surge, with many older adults going back to school to upskill and improve their career prospects. Despite financial aid challenges…
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Celebrating the Quirky Side of Science: The Ig Nobel Awards
At the annual Ig Nobel Awards, scientists take a break from their serious research to celebrate the fun and unusual side of their work. From studies on the swimming ability of dead fish to research on plants mimicking plastic leaves, the Ig Nobels highlight discoveries that first make you laugh and then make you think.…
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