Typhoon Songda cancels Oregon school travel
School events, incl. a marching festival, were cancelled or drastically adapted because a typhoon brought hail and tornadoes to the Pacific Northwest.
Science
No work ethic difference between generations
A literature review has determined that no bona fide work ethic difference exists between baby boomers, Generation X, and Millennials.
How can we define creativity?
Creativity is a highly prized dimension of student work and student growth, likely to be as or more important than rote learning.
Hundreds die in Haiti from Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew is headed to Cape Canaveral, and it's a killer. At least 283 people have been reported dead in Haiti.
Nobel in chemistry for world’s smallest machines
A Northwestern U. professor is among 3 scientists working in the field of nanotechnology to win this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Teen birth rate drops for 7th straight year
The teen birth rate hit a new low in 2015, according to the CDC. It's still high among certain ethnic groups, higher than some European countries.
Autism risk increases with parents’ age
A review study out of Coenhagen shows that the risk of having children with autism spectrum disorders increases as the parents get older.
Teenage acne sufferers may, in fact, age better
Teens need not fret too much over a condition of acne: Sufferers may have the last laugh as they get older, new research out of the UK has concluded.
Bumblebees show a sugar rush with sweet nectar
Bees not only display signs of intelligence but also emotion, and it may have something to do with how much sugar is in the nectar they drink.
Feedback better for students who engage
How students engage with feedback is more important than how it's delivered when it comes to its power in changing student achievement levels.