Andrew and Casey Kowitz met during their first biology class at Trinity Christian College about a decade ago. She inquired if the seat beside him was occupied, leading them to become lab partners and eventually life partners. A year and a half later, Andrew organized a romantic scavenger hunt across the Palos Heights campus, culminating […]
Lilly, a 4-year-old, greeted me simply with a ‘Hi,’ but her approach raised a concern. At 67, I believe children should address adults with formal titles like ‘Mr. Alperson.’ There’s a growing trend where children are not taught to respect their elders adequately, which can have significant negative consequences. Data supports this observation. The National […]
An investigation commissioned by the University of Notre Dame revealed shortcomings in how allegations of sexual misconduct were handled by the institution. The report accuses the university of failing to take timely action against a former priest, Fr. Thomas King, despite persistent allegations spanning decades. The investigation, led by the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton, […]
An Arizona school board member is facing widespread criticism and calls for resignation after a controversial incident at a public meeting. The occurrence involved a gesture reminiscent of a Nazi salute, which happened during a disagreement with the board’s president. Incident at the School Board Meeting In a meeting of the Deer Valley Unified School […]
A new job training center in Aurora, focused on green energy fields, marked a significant milestone by celebrating its first graduating class. The center, run by the 548 Foundation, is part of the CEJA Workforce Development Hub, located in a repurposed facility at 649 S. River St. The center’s funding comes from the state Climate […]
Takeout containers accumulate across college campuses as universities aim to balance sustainability with the convenience culture. Carla Iansiti, a sustainability officer at Michigan State University (MSU), describes the situation as a nightmare. Students shifted to takeout dining during the COVID-19 pandemic due to closed dining halls and limited seating, and many maintained this habit even […]
The Department of Justice has recently indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), sparking renewed interest in the organization’s role in civil rights policy. A House Judiciary Committee hearing aims to examine how the SPLC has influenced this field, although outcomes are uncertain. The hearing’s attention on the SPLC is intended to highlight concerns about […]
The California State University (CSU) system plans to become the first major educational institution powered by artificial intelligence. It signed a $17 million contract with OpenAI for ChatGPT Edu, a tool designed for educational use. This agreement was extended for $13 million annually for the next three years. “No other university is doing this, not […]
A trial in Paris is underway for a former school employee accused of sexually assaulting eight children. The case highlights an ongoing crisis with child abuse allegations in over 130 schools, kindergartens, and nurseries in the French capital. The accused, referred to in French media as David G. for privacy reasons, was suspended last April […]
Nine out of ten parents in the United States believe their children are performing at or above grade level in reading and math, but many are mistaken. National Assessment of Educational Progress (N.A.E.P.) data shows that the actual proficiency rates among eighth graders are 30 percent for reading and 28 percent for math. This discrepancy […]