Diversity managers at colleges are thought police
We are breeding a new variety of thought police, going by the name of "diversity officer" at our universities. Wrong-minded idea gone haywire.
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News flash: Pokémon GO is distracting
It's a public health problem when people, especially drivers and pedestrians within striking range of moving vehicles, are distracted.
Parents want schools to cover more health topics
When it comes to health class, many parents say they want more topics of interest today, including sex, drugs, and alcohol, covered.
Once again, U.S. News ranks U.S. colleges
The U.S. News & World Report list of the top colleges in the nation is out, again. Learn from it, but realize it's a simplified ranking system.
More recess LiiNKed to better focus in school
Recess helps, not just with social and physical development, but also with academics, because it increases the amount of time kids pay attention in class.
7-year-old Mo. student cried, was handcuffed
A 7-year-old boy, allegedly handcuffed by a police officer in a Kansas City elementary school for crying, is suing the school district.
When U.S. airspace was closed until further notice
Planes were diverted to Canada on 9/11 to stay out of US airspace, which had been closed as never before. Foreigners opened up, and we're grateful.
Trump releases sort of an education plan
Donald J Trump issued a few proposals for what he would do as president for education. It's about school choice, vouchers, and merit pay.
Judge orders a Penn. district to revoke a tax hike
A school district in Pennsylvania raised taxes more than they should have, a judge has ruled. The district says spec. ed. programs will be hurt and is appealing.
More grandmoms raising kids. Why? Opioids.
Addiction to prescription painkillers and other opioids, including heroin, causes situations where children are raised by grandparents.