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.
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Saturn has the most moons. Wanna name them?
20 new moons were discovered around Saturn, now the planet with the most moons. Contest to name the new ones.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Research out of Northwestern Univ shows a causal relationship between repeated failure and future success. Hang in there. Always.
Mich. moves to minimize high school math
Michigan's legislature is now considering a bill that would eliminate the requirement of algebra II for h.s. graduation.
Hands-free better than handheld for drivers
Using a handheld cellphone while driving is dangerous, but using a hands-free device is not as bad, because distraction risk is lower.
Openings for good math teachers can be found
Should schools that have trouble finding good math teachers pursue alternative-certification pathways to fill their ranks?
Lunar occultation of Venus occurred today
Under cold, cold skies, when they're clear, people could see the moon, Venus, and Jupiter lining up for a nice show.
Weather extremes envelop the Earth
Extreme weather (drought and heat in the summer, cold in the winter) sweeps the planet. A result of climate change?
This is NOT the coldest it’s ever been
It's cold out there, but not quite the coldest it's ever been, however tempted you may be to use superlatives now & then.
Teachers using Remind to be treated as spammers
A company that is widely used by teachers to keep students & families informed has to rethink its messaging system.