What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Research out of Northwestern Univ shows a causal relationship between repeated failure and future success. Hang in there. Always.
Academics
Lie to kids? They’re likely to lie more as adults
Research out of Singapore, Canada, & the Univ. of Calif. suggests kids who are lied to more tend to lie more when they become adults.
Mich. moves to minimize high school math
Michigan's legislature is now considering a bill that would eliminate the requirement of algebra II for h.s. graduation.
Von Steuben History Club honors soldiers killed
Students at a Chicago high school honor those who walked the halls in past decades but lost their lives in service to their country.
Survey points to what worries teens
Depressions & anxiety are among the primary stressors in teens' lives, according to a survey. They worry about other things, too.
Hands-free better than handheld for drivers
Using a handheld cellphone while driving is dangerous, but using a hands-free device is not as bad, because distraction risk is lower.
President calls on U.S. to ‘pass school choice’
As expected, very little was said about education in the State of the Union address, & even less about DACA and school safety.
Openings for good math teachers can be found
Should schools that have trouble finding good math teachers pursue alternative-certification pathways to fill their ranks?
Lunar occultation of Venus occurred today
Under cold, cold skies, when they're clear, people could see the moon, Venus, and Jupiter lining up for a nice show.
Weather extremes envelop the Earth
Extreme weather (drought and heat in the summer, cold in the winter) sweeps the planet. A result of climate change?