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. […]
Category: Science
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. […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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. […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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Dangerous weather in 5 Midwest states
A “complex” storm system makes its way across Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois tonight and Wednesday, looking to do some serious damage. […]
Ky. students succeed w/o tests
Can we do better than multiple-choice standardized tests? Folks in Ky. think we can, but it might require some changes to NCLB. […]