Hurricane Arthur slams OBX
A hurricane on the Fourth of July in North Carolina reminds us, after a hurricane dry spell (Sandy didn't make landfall as a hurricane), to be vigilant.
STEM
Taking notes on paper is better than using technology
Even though most people type faster than they write, there's still a lot to say for taking lecture notes by hand.
Kids know when teachers commit ‘sins of omission’
Children have a rather rich understanding of the world around them. They can tell when people are lying to them or leaving out important details.
Off-the-grid homes get luxurious
Self-sufficient homes, which are unconnected to local utility grids, can be just as luxurious as any on-grid mansion, but there are trade-offs.
Looking for reasons why students failed a math exam
Anyone who makes a distinction between education and entertainment doesn't know the first thing about either one.
Wyo. scientists want NGSS reconsidered
The Next Generation Science Standards have been adopted in 10 states so far. Some scientists would like to add Wyoming to the list.
Low-income brainpower goes up where rents go down
A Hopkins study shows that low-income families who spend less on rent tend to spend more on child-enrichment activities.
IL students selected to national science camp
Two Illinois students will serve as delegates to the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia later this month.
Early intervention benefits Jamaican disadvantaged kids
A 20-year study shows that growth-stunted toddlers in Jamaica who participated in an early childhood intervention improved their income as adults.
Don't decorate classrooms too much for young children
New research from Carnegie Mellon University shows that young children become more distracted if there's too much "decoration" in a classroom.