What adults think of kids’ health today
Adults today don't think kids are as healthy as those in their own generation back in the day, citing obesity, safety, bullying, <em>etc.</em>
Academics
Misconstrued photo leads to Barrington H.S. lawsuit
A lawsuit alleging defamation of character has been filed by 6 IL girls against their high school district, the principal, & supt.
Some US hate may have been made in Russia
Russian-backed hackers and actors infiltrated social media and ran content that was intended to make Americans hate other Americans.
Early diagnosis would benefit dyslexia sufferers
Research connecting difficulty processing speech with dyslexia could lead to earlier diagnosis of dyslexia and better help for those who suffer from it.
Alarming numbers of teens cyberbully themselves
Digital "self-harm," a form of cyberbullying where teens send hurtful messages anonymously to themselves, is emerging as a concern.
In Dallas, Trump announces release of J.F.K. files
The US will finally release the J.F.K. files collected in the wake of the 1963 assassination of Pres. John F. Kennedy.
The federal budget and Title II funding
A closer look at Washington's attempts to pass a budget reveals some strategic cuts to programs that could affect teacher quality.
Canadian immigrant kids’ learning at risk
Childhood immigration in Canada, esp. with rising refugees there, has sent educators looking for answers on how to best educate them.
A warning: Taking a knee is protected speech
For taking a knee during the playing of the national anthem at a sports contest, schools shouldn't punish students in any way.
K-8 may prep kids for h.s. better than middle schools
Attending a middle school, compared to a K-8 school, may give kids a lower self-perception of their reading skills, a study from NYU suggests.