Much of the internet could soon be under water
The physical internet—cables, data centers, etc.—is threatened in coastal cities: climate change & rising sea levels could drown it.
Academics
LEAF internships bring city students to nature
A paid internship at the Nature Conservancy exposes city students to environmental careers. 22 years running.
Algebra, geometry, trig better than h.s. calculus
Research suggests taking calculus in high school doesn't help students with the math class in college; the prerequisites do.
Finding ‘your passion’ may not be the best advice
Recent research studies suggest that in an increasingly interdisciplinary world, "finding your passion" isn't as good as "developing" it.
We mark the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
We have much to admire about a country that can elect a President Trump while professing an undying faith in civil rights.
When students feel appreciated …
What are the key elements of a successful mentoring relationship between adolescents and non-family, school-based mentors?
Janus decision is a blow to public schools
A decision by the US Supreme Court could affect the ability of teachers' unions to negotiate on behalf of rank-and-file teachers.
5 shot dead at a Naptown newspaper
Five people who worked at a newspaper in Maryland's capital of Annapolis were shot dead Thursday, based on a grudge.
The Nazis called her the ‘most dangerous’ allied spy
A Baltimore Co. native had a historical marker unveiled Sat., dedicated to the story of the greatest female spy in US history.
Back from break, it’s Writers’ Week in Antioch
Today, this week, and this month celebrate good writing and poetry in many forms, from songs, to books, to greeting cards.