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.
STEM
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.
Envt. is killing kids in an Ind. Trump county
As Trump tries to rollback environmental regulation, some supporters and foes are pushing in the opposite direction.
Nutrition guidance helps reduce student obesity
Children whose schools teach about making healthy eating choices tend to show a reduced trend toward obesity, more so than physical activity.