It would be convenient if every student had a photographic memory, making it a snap to recall pages of text or concepts in great detail. Photographic memory is not real, but a very small portion of the population, around 2 to 10 percent of children, has something called an eidetic memory, which is a similar phenomenon and one that’s virtually nonexistent in adults, according to Psychology Today.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates STEM occupations will grow by roughly 11% between 2022 and 2032. Academic environments have undergone quite a change over the last several decades. Technological advancements have changed the way educators teach and how students learn, but there’s also been a notable shift in what students are learning. Science, technology, engineering and math

Students typically attend multiple schools over the course of their academic careers. Preschool, elementary school, middle school and high school are all normal pitstops on students’ academic journeys. This year, in Wolf Point, the reallignment of the third- and sixth-grade classrooms means even more students will be in a new school. Moving to a new school can pose a challenge for students.

Students and sleep are not always compatible. College students have long expressed a tendency to be night owls, but even school-aged youngsters may be reluctant to go to bed on time during the school year. Parents of school-aged children know that bedtime can be challenging, particularly when moms and dads want to ensure their youngsters get the recommended number of hours of sleep each night.

Sports remain a popular extracurricular activity among modern students. Nearly six million students in the United States participated in high school sports during the 20212022 school year, according to an analysis of National Federation of State High School Associations data. In 2024, approximately 540,000 student-athletes participated in National Collegiate Athletic Association sports across the United