Md. parents disappointed with start-time change
The change to H.S. start times in 1 Md. county from 7:17 to 8:30 AM can't come soon enough for leaders of key parent groups.
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Body of IL teen found in floodwaters
Flooding has killed at least 1 teenager in southern IL as major North American rivers crest well above the flood stages.
Dozens die in tornadoes & flooding from TX to IL
Severe storms were responsible for the deaths of more than 40 people, causes ranging from tornado damage to being swept away in their cars.
Md. revises action plan to protect wildlife
The Md. Dept. of Natural Resources is asking the public, including school groups, to weigh in on a proposed wildlife action plan.
Service learning hours lead to a Rubik’s Cube club
The world record for Rubik's Cube fell in Maryland last month, but for other speed cubers, it's done in the name of service and fun.
8th graders calculate surface area for charity
Some students in Columbus, Indiana, have taken the lead when it comes to donating books to charitable organizations this Christmas.
Teens smoke, drink, drug less than before
The University of Michigan released data from its 2015 Monitoring the Future survey Wednesday, showing declining rates of drug abuse by teens.
Lake surface temps rise around the world
Most of Earth's liquid freshwater is in lakes that support biodiversity and provide food and other resources. Climate change is among the greatest threats to lakes.
Fadeout effect of IQ intervention may be real
A meta-analysis shows that the beneficial effects of interventions to raise intelligence in young children fade over time.
Leadership, problem solving can reduce aggression
Teaching problem-solving & leadership to young African-American girls lowers relational aggression, new research out of Philly finds.