This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Meet the 22 semifinalists for Colorado Teacher of the Year Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Jun 5, 2025 at 5:21pm EDT Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to...
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A new study reveals that many students decide they’re “not good at math” before they even leave primary school.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Many students decide they’re not a ‘math person’ by the end of elementary school, new study shows Norah Rami, Chalkbeat Jun 17, 2025 at 5:08pm EDT Sign up for...
The Math Gender Gap
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters The gender gap in math is back. The pandemic isn’t the only reason. Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat May 13, 2025 at 3:02am EDT Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly...
Moziah ‘Mo’ Bridges: Building a Fashion Empire with Mo’s Bows
Moziah "Mo" Bridges, a teenage fashion entrepreneur, has captured the hearts and imaginations of many with his vibrant and innovative approach to men's accessories. His journey began in Memphis, Tennessee, when at the tender age of nine, he decided to address a gap he...
Cory Nieves: The Young Entrepreneur Behind Mr. Cory’s Cookies
Cory Nieves, famously known as Mr. Cory, is a young entrepreneur whose early ambition and love for baking led to the creation of Mr. Cory's Cookies, a company celebrated for its all-natural gourmet cookies. The story began in 2009 when six-year-old Cory and his...
Asia Newson: Candles and Confidence with Super Business Girl
Asia Newson, the founder of Super Business Girl, began her entrepreneurial journey when she was just five years old, inspired by watching her father, Michael Newson, sell candles door-to-door in Detroit. Captivated by the process, she decided to learn the trade...
Mikaila Ulmer: A Teen Entrepreneur with a Mission to Save the Bees
Mikaila Ulmer, born on September 28, 2004, in Houston, Texas, is a remarkable African American entrepreneur who founded Me & the Bees Lemonade. Her business, started in Austin, Texas, has grown impressively, with products now available in over 1,500 stores nationwide....
The 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year is Hoover High’s English Language Learners Educator, Ann Mincks
Ann Mincks, a dedicated educator at Hoover High School in Des Moines, has been honored as the 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year. With 16 years of experience, Mincks has significantly impacted her students, particularly those who are English language learners (ELL). This...
East St. Louis English Educator Briana Morales is the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year
Briana Morales, an English teacher at Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis School District 189, has been named the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award was presented to Morales during a surprise visit by state Superintendent of...
Biology Educator Brian Collins Named the 2024 Wisconsin National Teacher of the Year Representative
Brian Collins, a distinguished science teacher at Unity High School in Balsam Lake, has been named the 2024 Wisconsin National Teacher of the Year representative by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction. This prestigious recognition highlights Collins' remarkable...









