Schools counter AI overuse with handwritten essays
A Queens high school moves summer writing assignments into the classroom; teachers nationwide rethink the impact of technology on academic integrity.
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Texas bans cellphone use during the school day
A new law prohibits the use of smartphones in schools. One student discusses the rule, and we observe a broader conversation worldwide.
Non-degree pathways gain appeal for teens
States and schools expand non-degree training options as more teens seek hands-on skills and affordable paths to in-demand careers.
Vaccinating schoolchildren: protection or overreach?
Vaccination rates among kindergartners fell during the 2024-25 school year, the CDC noted. One student notes skepticism at his Ariz. campus.
Inside the gender gap in ACL injuries in sports
A Calif. student explains why girls are more likely to tear their ACL during sports and what might help prevent this injury.
From the Class of ’25, tips for high school success
Last year's seniors had some advice for students at a technical high school in California. Here are some of their tips.
Court ruling levels the playing field for JuCo transfers
A Florida student describes an unconventional path to NCAA stardom: junior college transfers.
Student urges US to act in West Papua
What some have called genocide is happening in West Papua, and a Florida student would like the US to step up.
When you get your wisdom teeth out
Do you know what happens when you get your wisdom teeth out? One Illinois student gives a firsthand account.
Movie review: Superman (2025)
Still got time for a movie? One Illinois student says <em>Superman</em> blows expectations up, up, and away.