'Raising A Reader' launches in 7 Md. school systems
Maryland launched a family engagement program to spur early literacy, expected to help at least 1,500 pre-K students in Title I schools.
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Movie review: Particle Fever
A movie about the discovery at CERN of the Higgs boson is inspiring and reveals that the secret to success is often taking on the next challenge with optimism.
Beware of Yik Yak — anonymous social media
With so many apps and sites that allow kids to remain anonymous while posting potentially hurtful comments, it's not easy to keep up.
SAT will be changed — again
The SAT will get its first overhaul — since 2005, that is, bringing the exam more in line with what kids learn in high school.
Coldest March temp ever in Baltimore on March 4
Snow & record cold temperatures in Maryland led to a near-complete closure of schools and an extension of the window for the state's standardized tests.
Rare genetic mutation protects some against diabetes
Genetic mutations, part of our evolutionary history, are usually bad but can, on a few rare occasions, bring good news for our survival as a species.
Slogan on school uniform is compelled speech
A uniform policy is one thing, but requiring students to wear a slogan may violate their First Amendment rights to free speech under the "compelled speech" doctrine.
Jock tweets he made out with teacher & is suspended
A 7-week suspension may seem severe for tweeting about making out with a teacher, but that's what happened in one Minneapolis high school.
Home page backdrop: Read Across America in March
March 2 is Dr Suess's birthday, so the month has been celebrated with reading since I can remember. Pick up a book and join lots of activities in schools and libraries.
(HS bio) Obesity in toddlers drops; cellular respiration
The obesity of toddlers has dropped over 10 years, and that's because of some public policy about the how the body gets energy; cellular respiration resources included.