Dyslexia may affect writing as well as reading
Proper diagnosis is key in dyslexic children, who have trouble processing written words. They often have trouble writing, even without dysgraphia.
Academics
#GradTaxWalkout planned for noon today
A tax on graduate school tuition waivers as regular income is unfair & catastrophic. Students in the US take to the streets.
Amid hate incident uptick, U.Md. hires coordinator
Hate bias incidents are reportedly on the rise at Maryland's flagship university. Why? What can or should be done?
Calif. districts sue feds over DACA changes
A handful of Calif. school districts are suing the federal government over President Trump's decision to end the DACA program.
A few Thanksgiving observations
Noting the presidential history of the holiday, we observe that much needs to happen to ensure a healthy economy and a healthy planet.
Best to listen to autistic kids in mainstream classes
Being in a mainstream classroom can isolate kids with autism and make them feel more "different." Not good in the long term.
A word on Al Franken and Donald Trump #MeToo
Some appreciation for the nuance of attraction is required as we hear about case after case of powerful men taking advantage of women.
Keystone Pipeline leaks 210,000 gallons of oil
The Keystone Pipeline in South Dakota has spring a leak and dumped hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil onto a field.
I’m concerned about a #MeToo backlash
#MeToo has led to the outing of powerful men who have clearly abused and harassed women. Some people look more long-term.
PARCC algebra 2: write quotient as binomial
Multiplying binomials is a skill with many applications. With PARCC, it can be tested by asking students to find the quotient of 2 binomials.