Md. environmental lit wins international acclaim
Maryland's environmental literacy standards won an international award today from the World Future Council.
Md. launches a college application campaign
Want to apply for college in Md.? The state dept. of ed. is a partner in a campaign to help students & families navigate the process.
College students can easily find stimulants
It's not hard for college students to find (and abuse) prescription drugs on campus, according to a new survey from Ohio State.
Chesapeake Bay surface water temp increasing
The temperature of water at the surface of the Chesapeake Bay is increasing more rapidly than the air temperature, new research concludes.
Brain activity different in anorexic women
Anorexia nervosa is one of the most puzzling, and deadly, of all mental illnesses. What drives people to ignore the body's desire for change?
Bedtime (math) stories can bolster student gains
Adding math talk to story time at home is a winning equation for children's math achievement, even for math-anxious parents.
Humans still beat voice-recognition technology
If children hear a familiar voice, it can help them learn new information, and technology is helping us understand this process.
Blue whales forage efficiently & stay big
The largest animals to have ever lived on Earth, blue whales maintain their enormous body size by optimizing the energy they gain from the krill they eat.
A look at data on bullying policy in 25 states
A new study finds that schools following guidelines from the US Dept. of Ed. regarding bullying have lower levels of bullying.
10 finalists announced for IL Teacher of the Year
IL finalists for Teacher of the Year, 10 of them, have been announced. It's a wide-ranging field, and some biographical information has been provided.