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For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report ranked Florida the top state for education, followed by Utah and Massachusetts. In its May 7 online edition, the magazine cited “several strong indicators” in Florida's higher education performance and its “fairly strong” performance in kindergarten through 12th grade, ranking the state 10th. “Florida's focus on core academic subjects and excellence in the classroom puts it ahead of other states,” Education Secretary Manny Diaz Jr. said in response to the rankings. Diaz also pointed out that Florida ranked first in the Center for Education Reform's recent “Parent Power…

Recent studies suggest that a healthy lifestyle can offset the effects of “life shortening” genes by roughly 60%, potentially adding an extra five years to your lifespan.Getty Some people live to be 100 years old or even older. Others aren't so lucky. What separates the two groups? Part of the answer is simply luck. We know that genes play a key role in determining how long we live. For some, this means they're predisposed to live a long life, but for others, it means they face an uphill battle. But the good news is that your lifestyle choices — the…

In an interview with the magazine, Chancellor Connie Ledoux-Book shared her thoughts on how students can connect with mentors during their time at college. Share: Share this page on Facebook Share this page on X (formerly Twitter) Share this page on LinkedIn Email this page to a friend Print this page For new students, mentors can be a vital source of support as they adjust to new challenges and opportunities. But how do new students connect with professors, staff, or fellow students who can provide guidance during this adjustment period? U.S. News & World Report recently spoke with a wide…

For the second year in a row, Florida was named the top state for education, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report released on Tuesday.The publication said Florida's ranking was “mainly due to some strong indicators in higher education, not to the fact that Florida still performs quite well in the K-12 category.”The recognition follows a period of controversial changes over the past two legislative sessions in a system that includes 12 public universities and 28 state colleges and universities, as Gov. Ron DeSantis and lawmakers banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs on campuses, approved a…

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Ankeny High School receives 2024 U.S. News Best High Schools ranking! We are pleased to announce that Ankeny High School has been recognized for its outstanding performance in the 2024 Best High Schools rankings released by U.S. News on April 23rd. Highly rated in national and metropolitan rankings, Ankeny High School demonstrates an unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of education, securing a place in the top 40% nationwide and proudly joining U.S. News' prestigious ranking of Best High Schools. Want to learn more about our rankings and what sets us apart? Click the link below to visit our…

Of course, a school's ranking isn't the only measure of academic success, but it's worth noting that U.S. News and World Report's recently released “Best High Schools” list included dozens of campuses throughout Orange County. Of all the news organizations that have attempted to rank schools over the years, U.S. News is perhaps the most consistent and widely known. In 2024, the online news publication evaluated roughly 18,000 public schools across the nation based on test scores, graduation rates, achievement of traditionally underserved student populations and the breadth of college curriculum. Topping the list locally is a familiar name: Oxford…

Get inspired by our weekly roundup of tips for simply living a fulfilling life. Subscribe to CNN's Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools to improve your health. CNN — Even if you're genetically at high risk of dying prematurely, adopting a healthy lifestyle could significantly reduce your risk, according to a new study. Lead author Dr Wu Xifeng, dean of the School of Public Health at Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China, said that for people with a genetic predisposition, the risk could be reduced by about 62%. While many studies have shown a link between a…

article A Minnesota high school, often associated with college sports as a ceremony, held its own signing ceremony to celebrate students embarking on different paths. (FOX 9) – U.S. News & World Report released its annual “Best High Schools Rankings” for the 2024 class last week. The rankings, which cover more than 20,000 public high schools across the U.S., are based on factors including college readiness, state assessment capabilities, state assessment performance, achievement of underserved students (i.e., students from low-income or students of color), number of students earning passing grades in college-level courses, and graduation rates. As for Minnesota, the…

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Dozens of Florida public high schools have been ranked among the best in the country, according to new rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.The 2024 list of Best High Schools ranks Florida 5th among U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Of the 647 schools ranked in the Sunshine State, 52 are ranked in the top 5% nationally and 242 are ranked in the top 25%.In Sarasota County Schools, 15 high schools were included in the newly released report.The rankings include data from nearly 25,000 high schools and look at six main factors:…