IdeaPOP! 2026, a Hong Kong secondary school program sponsored by Citi, saw students widely integrate AI into solutions for social issues. The multi-month journey emphasizes sustainable, workable ideas beyond classroom prototypes, fostering entrepreneurial thinking and human-centered design.
Secondhand fashion is booming, but thrift veterans say rising demand, resale apps, tariffs and inflation have made good finds harder to get and prices harder to afford.
Dozens of high school teams will embark on a five-day, 630-mile solar car race across Texas, marking the 30th anniversary of the Solar Car Challenge. Founded by Dr. Lehman Marks, the event teaches students engineering, project management, and renewable energy skills, introducing a new 'cruiser' division for more passenger-like solar vehicles.
Cultus Lake Waterpark in Chilliwack, Canada, will remain closed until late July after an electrical incident injured 12 children during a school field trip. The children touched a metal railing in a ride's waiting area, receiving electrical burns. All have been released from the hospital. The park is under a safety order, and an investigation is ongoing.
Despite immense parental devotion and sacrifice in Hong Kong, a gap often exists between parents' perceived love and children's felt support, a phenomenon linked to family dysfunction and potentially impacting child well-being.
The Texas Board of Education approved mandated reading lists for public schools that include Bible passages, starting in 2030. This move by the Republican-dominated board aims to infuse conservative and religious ideals into the education system, drawing criticism for potentially violating the separation of church and state.
Texas State Board of Education approved mandatory Bible stories for 5 million public school students starting 2030. Critics argue it infringes religious freedoms and lacks diversity, while supporters cite Judeo-Christian traditions' importance.
Texas education board mandates Bible passages for over 5 million public school students, sparking debate on religion in classrooms. The rollout begins in 2030 with elementary students.
The Texas education board is poised to vote on a controversial mandatory reading list for public school students, which includes extensive Bible passages. The proposal, set for implementation in 2030 if approved, has drawn criticism for blurring church-state separation and limiting teacher autonomy.
The Texas education board will vote Friday on a mandatory reading list for public school students, including Bible passages and classic literature, sparking debate over the separation of church and state and curriculum diversity. If approved, it would take effect in 2030.
Texas is set to require Bible stories in public schools for over 5 million students, sparking debate on religion in education. Critics cite church-state separation concerns, while supporters argue for reflecting Judeo-Christian founding principles. The proposal includes specific biblical texts for various grade levels.
Texas's Republican-controlled State Board of Education is set to vote on mandating Bible stories as required reading for 5.5 million public school students from 2030, sparking a national debate over church-state separation and religious influence in education.
Texas's Republican-controlled State Board of Education is set to vote on a proposal requiring Bible stories for over 5 million public school students, sparking debate over church-state separation and the role of religion in education. If approved, the list would take effect in 2030.
Amid fierce competition for college admissions, some high school students are dropping out to re-enroll as first-year students and improve their GPAs, a phenomenon dubbed 'GPA reset.' This trend is driven by the upcoming 2028 college entrance exam's shift to a 5-grade GPA system, increasing anxiety among students.
Emory University law students are petitioning the Supreme Court to hear a case challenging the federal judiciary's internal system for addressing workplace harassment and discrimination, arguing it lacks independent oversight and protections afforded to other workers.
À partir de la rentrée 2027, les élèves de seconde en France auront une heure d'enseignement hebdomadaire sur l'intelligence artificielle, intégrée aux cours de sciences numériques et technologie. Cette mesure vise à préparer les jeunes à comprendre et maîtriser l'IA.
Norway will ban generative AI for elementary students (grades 1-7) starting this August, citing concerns it hinders learning fundamental skills. Older teens will require supervision. This follows a successful smartphone ban and precedes a planned social media ban for under-16s.
Victorian secondary schools will limit classroom device use to two hours per day from 2027, a national-first plan aiming to reduce screen time and encourage traditional learning methods. Primary school students will also face new screen time limits.
A schoolgirl was arrested after stabbing two 14-year-old students and a 27-year-old staff member at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester. Injuries are non-serious; the school was closed for the day.
Taiping Elementary School in Kaohsiung's Xiaogang District held its 3rd annual 'Cycling Challenge 100K to Eluanbi' event, with 35 students successfully completing the 100km ride to Taiwan's southernmost point.
In 2025, Japan's public schools will have a record 84,759 students needing Japanese language support, a 15,636 increase from 2023. This highlights a growing need for resources and personnel to support foreign-rooted students.
A ceremony was held in Miyagi Prefecture to mark the 21st anniversary of a fatal drunk driving accident where a car struck a group of Sendai Ikuei High School students, resulting in 3 deaths and 15 injuries. Participants renewed their pledge to eradicate drunk driving.
A new report on the mental health of Chinese primary and secondary school students, based on over 110,000 surveys, indicates that while most students are doing well, about 11% need attention. The study highlights positive psychological qualities as key to mental well-being.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay has demanded the scrapping of NEET-based medical admissions after the cancellation of the 2026 exam due to a paper leak, advocating for a return to Class 12 marks for state seat allocation.
