Story Share for Educators

Overview

Story Share is a Node.js-based platform where educators can submit and browse stories categorized by topic and grade level to enhance their lesson plans.

Features

• Story Submission: Teachers can submit stories without logging in.
• Admin Moderation: Admins log in to approve or delete submissions.
• Categorization: Stories are organized by topic and grade level for easy browsing.
• Interactive UI: Uses jQuery for user interactions.
• Secure Authentication: Admin login using JWT.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, jQuery
• Backend: Node.js (Express.js)
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Token)

Setup

1. Clone the repository.
2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up a .env file with the following variables:

   MONGO_URI=<your-mongodb-uri>
   JWT_SECRET=<your-secret-key>
   PORT=3000

4. Start the server:

   npm start

5. Access the app at http://localhost:3000

Future Improvements

• User accounts for teachers
• Story rating and comments
• Search and filter options