Spread the loveThis week, local students in Sussex County, Delaware took a stand to rally for more African American teachers and discuss issues they have faced at school, as reported in the News Journal. The forum hosted by the local League of Women Voters to mark Black History Month included three adult speakers — but three high school students generated the biggest uproar. Many students only have one or two African American teachers throughout their entire K-12 experience and feel that they could better identify with teachers who look more like them. One example given in the News Journal is […]

Spread the loveArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field in modern technology. From virtual personal assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars and machines that can diagnose diseases faster than a doctor, AI is quickly changing the way we live and work. To better understand this rapidly-growing field, it is essential to teach students about the inventors of artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence is a term that we hear often, but it might surprise you to know that AI was first conceived in the early 1950s. The term “artificial intelligence” was coined by John McCarthy, Marvin Minsky, Nathaniel Rochester, […]

Spread the loveTest anxiety is becoming increasingly prevalent among school-aged children. More and more kids are reporting feelings of stress and pressure when it comes to exams and assessments. This is a concerning trend that needs to be addressed urgently. Several factors contribute to this rise in test anxiety. One major factor is the increased emphasis on standardized testing in schools. As schools place more importance on test scores, students are feeling the burden of having to perform well on these exams. The fear of failure and the pressure to succeed are taking a toll on students’ mental health. Another […]