Interview With Entrepreneur and Water Rights Advocate Jenneth Fleckenstein
An interview with Jenneth Fleckenstein of Clear Water Filtration about healthy home water and her advocacy work for clean water in Honduras and Haiti.
The Benefits of "Because I Said So"
I begin this post with an apology to my mother for the millions of times the words “I don’t want to” came out of my mouth.
Sick of White Boys and Dogs, 11 Year Old Starts #1000BlackGirlBooks
Sick of reading about white boys and dogs, 11yo powerhouse middle-schooler launches #1000BlackGirlBooks.
The Wonder of Exploring the Night Sky With My Young Son
The night sky invites curiosity. The question "What's that?" sets us off on a journey through the lens of a telescope, seeking in stars and planets above.
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Star Wars Lesson Plans with the New York Times
Engage students with what they love: The New York Times rounds up the best Star Wars lesson plans.
50+ Genius STEM Activities for Kids on Pinterest
50 genius STEM activities for kids! So many fun science, technology, engineering and math ideas in one spot. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade or second grade. | See more about Stem ...
Cruel scientists publish Arthropods of Our Homes study to torment public with facts.
Books for Kids That Celebrate Getting Outside in the Winter
This week's selections include First Snow, The Snowy Day, and Toys Meet Snow for kids aged 4 - 8.
Digital Distraction: Many Students Spend Two-Thirds of School Year Texting & Emailing
In a new study, college students said that they spent 20 percent of classroom time using smartphones and digital devices for activities unrelated to class.
A Winter Storm and Boredom Warning From the Parents Weather Service (PWS)
WHAT TO EXPECT: Heavy snow and whining will occur.
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Study: Teens Who Stand at Desks Have Sharper Minds in School
New evidence has been found for the neurocognitive benefits of standing desks in schools.
Resolution: Find out what makes you happy, and do it!
Study Shows How Memory is Critical to Pre-Schooler's Long-Term Success
Preschoolers who score lower on a memory task are likely to score higher on a dropout risk scale at the age of 12.
Better Water Resolutions for the Whole Family
Everything you need to know to conserve water at home, break your bottled water habit, reduce waste, and get much better water in your home.
Computer Tests Widen Writing Achievement Gap for Low-Income Kids
The Department of Education wants to move students to computerized tests, but low-income kids don't get much practice typing on a computer.
Read These Books Before They're Movies!
These books are headed for Hollywood, read them before you don't!
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Winter Lights Reading for Younger Kids
3 wonderful books sharing different perspectives on the holiday season to read to your kids.
The surprising truth about Santa Claus? He's good for kids' developing minds.
Santa isn't a lie; he’s a mystery. Research shows that kids have a positive reaction when they figure it out. And kids appreciate why their parents keep Santa going.
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