By Briana Ahmad Edited by Isabella Phillips Published 12/18/2025 A woman and child cross a flooded street in Navotas, Philippines, due to Typhoon Fung-wong and high tide.  Photo by Aaron Favila/AP, Al Jazeera , Nov. 11, 2025. Ferocious winds viciously tore through the homes of millions, sparing nothing in its path of destruction. Heavy rainfall hammered against cities, lashing the ground beneath it. This was the scene observed in November of 2025, when the Philippines and oth

By Saanvi Gaddam Edited by Isabella Phillips Published 12/17/2025 America is running out of doctors, but what if the solution is already at our fingertips? Artificial intelligence (AI) is a device often vilified, yet used by millions every minute. AI already untangles so many everyday problems: the math question that you can’t seem to crack, the essay we've all been procrastinating on, the banana bread recipe that you suddenly crave. But what if it can solve something much b

By Sarmista Kolluru Edited by Isabella Phillips Published 12/17/2025 Image source: Education Next, “The Middle of the Beginning of Ending the Department of Education.” If you’ve been keeping up with political debates lately, you’ve probably seen renewed ideologies from many Republicans, including President Donald Trump, to abolish the Department of Education . While the Department has not been shut down, proposals to do so have been circulating. The U.S. Department of Educati

By Briana Ahmad Edited by Isabella Phillips What Defines Illuminate Edu  Illuminate Edu, founded in 2024, is a youth-led 501(c)3 organization aimed to create an interactive and engaging educational experience for all students.  In addition to pursuing our mission focused on strengthening critical thinking skills, we also foster a love of learning. Children are challenged to participate in hands-on workshops on areas such as, STEM, reading, math, and more. At its core, accessi