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What will the NCLB reauthorization mean for schools?

Brian Stack Education

Today, in a presentation to a group of South Carolina educators on competency education, Gene Wilhoit praised the House of Representatives for their overwhelming support of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which sailed through the House in a 359-64 vote. The bill is expected to have similar support in the Senate, and President Barack Obama has indicated he would sign it when it reaches his desk.

This new blood test may be the future of detecting concussions

Lynn Hetzler Sports & Fitness

Doctors, healthcare providers and even coaches may someday use a simple blood test to detect concussions in children, according to a new study in Academic Emergency Medicine. Concussion and traumatic brain injuries are a common, yet serious problem in the pediatric population. Hospitals treat about a quarter-million children for concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) each year.

Color adjustment: Is red the right choice for fire trucks?

Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

I recently had a discussion with a colleague about the different colors fire trucks are these days. One focus was whether some form of the yellow color spectrum is safer than the traditional fire engine red. Even though many statistics show that it is, he brought up a good point: With the lighting options and configurations now available, we can light up the trucks like a Christmas tree!

Encouraging students with learning disabilities to talk

Pamela Hill Education

Talking is the most natural skill for almost every person. Talking begins early in development and needs little coaxing. There are some students with learning disabilities who are gifted at talking. By that, I refer to their natural desire to talk to anyone and about almost anything. Children have free rein to talk as long as they want and about any topic they are interested in — until they begin school.

Exposure to sunlight may be key to avoiding winter’s seasonal colds

Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied Healthcare

For most of us, the shorter days of winter bring an increased risk of health problems. Now, a group of researchers has found a genetic marker throughout the population worldwide that is partially responsible for the seasonal winter increases in health problems.

Behavior safety: A health and safety benefit

Michael S. Haro, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Behavior safety is gaining recognition and value in the industrial arena. During its introductory years, it was not uncommon for employees to refer to behavior programs as the "flavor of the month" as it was an addition to the safety program.

5 hacks to boost sales this holiday season

Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

And just like that, the holiday season has arrived! 'Tis the season for good tidings — and good deals. Shoppers this year began talking, scouring and even shopping for deals earlier than ever. The reason for their eagerness? Customers are planning on spending more this year than they have in the past 15 years.

Business buzzwords: Get to the bottom line

Paul Zukowski Communications

Remember the first time you heard the term "bottom line"? You may have wondered, "The bottom of what?" I first heard "bottom line" in a college-level accounting class, and it made obvious sense: once you add up all a company's assets and subtract its liabilities, that number is the last line on the balance sheet. You've reached the so-called bottom line, which will reflect either a profit or a loss.

4 sermon tips to help pastors communicate better

Mark MacDonald Religious Community

I'm not a minister or a pastor. However, I am a communications person. All communicators aren't pastors, and sadly, all pastors aren't effective communicators. I'm not talking about your church, of course. I'm talking about the leader in charge of the church down the road.

Stroke and stress: Women at greater risk