Dancer Needed To Move To Think
From the TED Radio Hour, an idea worth spreading: When she was 7, Dame Gillian Lynne's mother took her to a doctor, worried she had a learning disorder. The diagnosis? She was just born to dance.
Education
After Protests Over History Curriculum, School Board Tries To Compromise
For weeks, Colorado high school students protested a proposal that the AP history course promote patriotism. The school board dropped some controversial language, but voted to review the curriculum.
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U.S. Manufacturing: A Remembrance And A Look Ahead
A century ago, U.S. manufacturers were building a mountain of wealth that unskilled workers could climb. Today, economists see U.S. factories flourishing but say workers will see fewer opportunities.
Take A New Test Aimed At The World's English-Language Learners
Over 1 billion people around the world are studying English. Now they have a new test to see how they're doing — and if you're curious, you can see how your language skills measure up.
Kids And Screen Time: Cutting Through The Static
One Los Angeles school is working technology into the learning process while avoiding traditional screen-time pitfalls.
Instead Of Staring At Screens, These Kids Stared At Faces
A recent study from researchers at UCLA found that kids who spent a week at outdoor camp — away from all electronic devices — got a lot better at picking up emotion in other people's faces.
HBCUs Move To Address Campus Sexual Assaults, But Is It Enough?
One major study found sexual assaults are lower on campuses of historically black colleges and universities. But some question those numbers and whether HBCUs have the resolve to address the issue.
California Enacts 'Yes Means Yes' Law, Defining Sexual Consent
The new law requires an "affirmative consent" and states that consent can't be given if someone is asleep or incapacitated by drugs or alcohol.
Trial To Begin In Atlanta Public Schools' Cheating Scandal
On Monday, opening statements begin in the trial of 12 educators charged in an alleged cheating conspiracy. Originally, 35 were indicted but more than half took plea deals.