Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading.
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- Lauren Wagner for The 74
The 74 reports that while most afterschool programs offer STEM learning, rural students face limited access, with only 39% participating frequently compared to urban peers.
- Jackie Mader for The Hechinger Report
The Hechinger Report reports that Seward, Alaska, prioritized child care after receiving a $1 million donation, boosting licensed slots by 150% to support local families.
- Lily Jones, MA for Understood
Understood reports that choosing a school for a neurodivergent child affects their special education rights.
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USA Today
Job searches once took weeks. Now, more than 27% of job seekers have been looking for 27 weeks or longer without landing a role.
- Becky Kellogg for UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes reports on 3D printer safety in classrooms, outlining 8 tips to reduce exposure to hazardous pollutants generated during printing.
- Howard Schneider Reuters
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after next week's midterm elections.
The Hechinger Report reports that U.S. universities, once global leaders, face a decline due to funding cuts, fewer international students, and rising competition from abroad.
The Hechinger Report reports on the growth of online career training programs, noting varied student experiences and concerns about their effectiveness and oversight.
The 74 reports that AI has exposed a long-standing issue of low student motivation in schools, pushing educators to prioritize meaningful, challenging work over grades.
Chalkbeat reports that Philadelphia's complicated school enrollment process may benefit from a universal application system, which could simplify access and improve equity.
As AI reshapes the US labour market, millions of workers are learning new skills to stay ahead of automation.
College Ave reports on 13 common student loan misconceptions, highlighting that misinformation persists amid recent federal loan changes.
Chalkbeat reports Murry Bergtraum High School, NYC’s smallest high school, dwindles with low enrollment and offerings while rivals thrive nearby.
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Independent Tribune.
The latest Piedmont Natural Gas rate change, which took effect Nov. 1, lowers the average residential customer bill by just under $12 per year.
A fire that started in a clothes dryer damaged a Concord home, displacing residents. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within five minutes.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
We now know what North Carolina’s America 250 license plate will look like and that it probably won’t be available until around the start of 2027 — the year after America’s 250th birthday.
It was a striking outcome for a state that has been consistently ranked as one of the most gerrymandered in the country — under both Democratic and Republican control.
Many Duke supporters were excited to tune into NBA action Wednesday night, as former Blue Devil sharpshooter Kon Knueppel returned to the lineup for the Charlotte Hornets after missing the first eight
A North Carolina football freshman defensive lineman is not participating with the team after a one-car crash in September that left his car in flames. Vodney Cleveland Jr., who was a consensus four-star recruit in the class of 2026 for the Tar Heels, was cited on three charges in the aftermath of a Sept. 17 crash in Chatham County. According to court records, Cleveland’s vehicle traveled off ...
Lexington Law reports that despite record $18.8 trillion in household debt, 56% of Americans never missed a payment, though 54% made no debt progress last year.
President Donald Trump said Friday he will replace chief of staff Susie Wiles with longtime adviser Stephen Miller.
Passport reports that by 2027, e-commerce growth hinges on AI product discovery and cross-border commerce.
Incorta reports that 76% of leaders believe AI will disrupt their industries, yet 59% of AI pilots fail due to organizational issues.
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A Wilkes County man faces six charges.
A trapped dog survived the fire unharmed, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.
The pair operated a dog breeding operation from January 2021 to May 2026, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
A Colorado man was arrested in Dawson County Saturday after a multi-county pursuit on Interstate 80, the Nebraska State Patrol said in a press release.
So when do new elected officials take office? It depends on what election they won.
Cabarrus County is restructuring several departments, naming Justin Brines EMS chief and expanding leadership responsibilities in emergency services, finance and compliance.
Stuart Valzonis will join the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, filling the seat left vacant by Larry Pittman's September resignation.
Polls open at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 7:30 p.m.