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The Economist argues that falling student test scores around the world amount to a slow-moving catastrophe, with learning losses that could depress economic growth and widen inequality for decades. The leader column is drawing wide attention, with readers debating causes ranging from pandemic school closures to smartphones and changing teaching methods, and what governments should do to reverse the decline.
- 2Punjab launches School Nutrition Programme in 13 districtsโPunjab launches School Nutrition Programme in 13 dists
Punjab has launched a School Nutrition Programme covering 13 districts, aiming to improve children's health and learning through meals provided in schools. The provincial initiative is being reported by Pakistani media as part of wider efforts to tackle child malnutrition and boost school attendance across the province.
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The Mid-American Conference has released its college football results from Saturday's slate of games. Fans and followers of MAC football are checking the outcomes as the college season progresses, with scores and standings drawing attention across the conference's schools.
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Morehouse School of Medicine is backing an effort to get men in Atlanta screened for health conditions, according to The Atlanta Voice. The initiative highlights ongoing concerns about men's health gaps in the city, where many skip routine checkups and preventive care. Little further detail is available beyond the report itself.
- 5Philadelphia-area schools turn to solar power to cut utility costsโPhiladelphia-area schools are tapping the sunโs energy and saving money on utilities
Schools in the Philadelphia area are installing solar energy systems to reduce their utility bills. By tapping the sun's energy, districts aim to lower operating costs and free up funds for classrooms. The move reflects a broader trend of public institutions adopting renewable energy to manage budgets and sustainability goals.
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Virginia has introduced the first statewide environmental literacy plan covering all K-12 public schools, aiming to embed environmental education across grades. The plan is expected to guide how schools teach topics such as conservation, climate and natural resources, and it is drawing attention from educators and environment watchers as a potential model for other states.
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The Royal Society of Chemistry has published its Science Teaching Survey 2026, which reveals a postcode lottery in science education. The findings indicate that the quality of science teaching children receive varies significantly depending on where they live in the UK. The survey highlights disparities in resources, teacher recruitment and retention across regions, prompting calls for fairer funding and targeted support for under-resourced schools.
- 8Jupiter High students join 30-year fish studyโJupiter High students take science out of the classroom for 30-year fish study
Students at Jupiter Community High School in Jupiter, Florida are taking part in a fish study that has now run for 30 years, moving their science lessons out of the classroom and into the field. The long-running project gives students hands-on research experience while contributing decades of local fish population data.