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High school made less stressful; a roundup of high school horror stories and tips on asking your date to prom, preparing for college and much more.

The Backward Tick
Elias sat on the edge of his worn couch, the late afternoon sun a thin, dusty stripe across the linoleum floor. Another shift at the warehouse, another ten hours of moving boxes, of feeling his youth seep out through his pores with every bead of sweat. He was twenty-nine, and the closest thing he had to a career was the faint smell of cardboard that clung to his clothes. He thought about the college classes he'd dropped, the half-finished novel on his hard drive, the promises he'd made to himself that felt like ancient history. The clock on his phone, 4:17 PM, felt like a cruel joke, each tick a reminder of what was slipping away.
By HAADIabout a month ago in Education
Laptop for Data Science
Data science is one of the fastest-growing fields in the world, and if you’re stepping into it, you know how important it is to have the right tools.
By Print Freyabout a month ago in Education
Why We Forget 90% of What We Study — And How to Fix It
Most of us have experienced it. You study for hours. You highlight pages. You feel confident walking into the exam. And then—days or weeks later—it’s gone.
By Waqas Ahmadabout a month ago in Education
How Does the Universe End? 5 Scientific Scenarios (Explained)
1. Big Freeze (Heat Death): The Most Likely Ending What Is the Big Freeze? The Big Freeze, also known as Heat Death, is currently the most widely accepted scientific theory for the fate of the universe. According to this scenario, the universe continues expanding forever — but that expansion eventually leads to a cold, dark, and lifeless cosmos.
By shahkar jalalabout a month ago in Education
Quantum Computers: How They Break Traditional Rules
What Is a Quantum Computer? A quantum computer is a machine that uses quantum mechanics—the physics of atoms and particles—to process information.
By shahkar jalalabout a month ago in Education
How Do Gravitational Waves Work?
What Are Gravitational Waves? In simple words: Gravitational waves are ripples that stretch and squeeze space itself, created by massive objects moving or colliding.
By shahkar jalalabout a month ago in Education
Why We’re All Tired Even When We Do Nothing. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Why We’re All Tired Even When We Do Nothing I used to believe exhaustion was earned. You worked hard, stayed busy, ran yourself into the ground—and then you were allowed to feel tired. That was the rule. Or at least, that’s what I told myself every time I woke up exhausted despite having done absolutely nothing the day before.
By Waqas Ahmadabout a month ago in Education
Two Things I Never Did as a Teacher
I was a teacher in the classroom for over 60 years, teaching hundreds of high school, college, and seminary students. Unlike many other teachers, there are two things I never did.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Education
The Student Who Asked One Question
M Mehran On the first Monday of September, Ms. Harris walked into her classroom and immediately noticed the empty chair in the back.
By Muhammad Mehranabout a month ago in Education
The Classroom With No Doors
M Mehran When Maya stepped into Room 12 for the first time, she thought she had made a terrible mistake. The walls were bare. The desks didn’t match. The single window looked out onto a parking lot. And the class list—oh, the class list—read like a challenge written by someone who doubted she’d last until October.
By Muhammad Mehranabout a month ago in Education
Could We Harness Energy from Black Holes?
What Makes a Black Hole a Power Machine? It may sound strange that something known for absorbing everything could also release energy. But the truth is:
By shahkar jalalabout a month ago in Education
High School Students Bring Holiday Joy to Reservists’ Families
Students from a local high school in Ness Ziona are showing the true spirit of community this holiday season. They recently launched an inspiring educational and social initiative: delivering warm holiday gift packages to the families of reservists connected to the school. This project highlights the power of youth engagement, community awareness, and volunteerism in building stronger social bonds.
By Teacher Ami - Amizur Nachshoniabout a month ago in Education