Monkeys beat humans in cognitive flexibility
When we go about solving problems, we are sometimes so fixed in our ways that we fail to explore more efficient solution strategies.
Social Studies
Cyber ransom was paid by N.Y. district
A ransomware attack, similar to one that struck Baltimore Co. in the spring, forced a N.Y. school district to pay $88K.
Mont. scholarship fund excludes religious schools
Can a state send money to religious schools? Well, it's complicated. For certain purposes, yes; SCOTUS will define it a little more this term.
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.
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.
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.
Study links middle school bullying, Trump votes
An unusual pattern emerged in bullying when researchers cross-referenced it with regions that voted for Trump.
Trump proposal: fund a wall, extend DACA
Trump said his "compromse" deal would protect DACA recipients and fund a wall in an effort to improve border security.
Similar struggles have led to teachers’ strikes
Teachers have been on strike for 4 days in L.A., and talks are continuing. Here's a brief analysis of the underlying causes.