Digital divide leaves some 1-to-1 kids unconnected
We take a look at tech initiatives for learning in our schools and question whether this is really "personalized" learning or just "digital" learning.
Academics
Brooklyn student says math skills are important
Poll: How many high school students in the US should be required to take algebra and geometry? Are these skills needed?
Kalamazoo awash in gun violence
A night of terror came to Kalamazoo, Mich., Saturday, with a single shooter killing 6 and gravely injuring a 14-year-old girl.
Movie review: Race
For a college athlete, there "ain't no black or white; there's only fast or slow." Juxtapose Nazi Germany with black American, Jesse Owens, and a movie happens.
Obituary: Harper Lee, author of Mockingbird
The author of <em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em> died Friday at the age of 89. She inspired tolerance during the Civil Rights Movement.
Kan. teacher wants to write a song about Obama
Music has a powerful effect on kids. Making music out of classroom lessons can give content time to sink in as kids sing along.
Chicago gets dry snow & a little wind on VDay
Some snow and a snap of cold hit Chicago on Valentine's Day; it's moving east and could bring snow to Baltimore on President's Day.
What happens if the Supreme Court ties?
The death of Justice Antonin Scalia leaves several questions about cases this term that could now result in a tie vote if Pres Obama makes no new nominations.
Scientists confirm existence of gravity waves
Scientists hear evidence that gravity waves exist in a collision of black holes. Einstein predicted them a century ago in his theory of general relativity.
Kids who go to bed early have higher GPAs
Do you have a GPA that is lower than you expect? It could be that you're not getting enough sleep or you're going to bed too late on school nights.