Are you a math person? Not so fast.
Interest & recognition from people who care about you are needed to turn your math confidence into a career in STEM, research says.
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Music moves us, and we should pay for it
Taylor Swift convinced Apple Computer to pay artists royalties even while consumers stream their music for free. Why is that important?
Read court opinions with Tom Sawyer in lit
The NYT found some interesting lit lesson plans out there, given the Common Core's emphasis on reading information texts.
Courts may consider disparate impact analysis
A SCOTUS case from Texas seriously tested the use of disparate impact theory in racial discrimination claims. Victory.
Toddlers can use tablets, too, but how?
We've all seen babies using iPads on YouTube or even in our own homes. The question is, How do they use them, and how can developers help?
Musicians' brains help them see in tune
Our brain efficiently puts together clues from many senses to help us interpret events and objects in our visual environment.
Madison board bans shirts with Indian teams
A Wis. school district has banned, say, team jerseys that have Native American mascots. We're neutral on the morals but think banning T-shirts was a mistake.
Pope seeks action on climate change
An encyclical has been issued from the Holy See in Rome, saying we should take action to stop causing climate change. Finally!
Court rules for Ariz. in English learner case
A federal appeals court finds schools weren't breaking any laws when they were asked to separate Spanish-speaking students for 4 hours a day to teach them English.
Nepal quake changed Mt Everest's movement
Mt Everest normally moves to the northeast, but the earthquake in Nepal made it change direction to the southwest. By about an inch.