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Study: Mother’s acetaminophen use linked to ADHD in child
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareA study published recently in Pediatrics reported that long-term use of acetaminophen by a mother during her pregnancy was strongly associated with the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Acetaminophen is also known as paracetamol, and a common brand name is Tylenol.
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The impact of suspensions on students with disabilities
Brian Stack EducationThe kind of meeting I hate having the most as a high school principal is one with the parent of a student who has just engaged in behavior in the school that warrants, according to our school board policies, a suspension from school for a period of time. In these kinds of meetings parents and guardians ask, rightly so, what good will come of keeping their child out of school where the child will fall further behind his or her peers.
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Do education spending cuts spell trouble for the country?
Sheilamary Koch EducationPresident Donald Trump's proposed $9.3 billion cut to the federal education budget in May has angered concerned citizens as well as many educators. The logic is that less investment in education translates into a bleak future for today's youth, especially in marginalized areas.
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Exercises to teach the nuances of business writing to ELLs
Douglas Magrath EducationBesides grammar and speaking, business communication must include writing. As I've written previously, "Rather than just learning about grammar or words, ESL students must actually use the language to learn new material related to their future dealings in the business world."
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Are AP classes the best way to prepare students for college?
Bambi Majumdar EducationDuring the early part of the 20th century, the gap between high school and universities began to grow. After students received their high school diplomas, they found themselves unprepared for what was ahead in college.
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Our brains are wired to forget — How does that affect language learning?
Sheilamary Koch EducationRecent research shows our brains are wired to forget information. This may not sound like great news to ESL teachers whose job is to help students acquire a whole new language. Yet better understanding of the dynamics behind forgetting gives us valuable insight on to how to work with — not against — the brain in the language classroom.
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Neurodiversity awareness: Do schools embrace this concept for all learners?
Kelly Steinke EducationI tend not to get too wordy in my writing, but with October being Dyslexia Awareness Month I've decided a few more words won't hurt anyone. As adults, we can easily go through the motions with special events and awareness initiatives, but it's not always second nature to pause and reflect.
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What is your school’s most effective form of communication?
Brian Stack EducationAs a school principal for a medium-sized New Hampshire high school, I am always looking for the best way to communicate with my school's stakeholders. There are so many choices these days including email, text, automated phone messages, social media and the good old-fashioned traditional letter in the mail.
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How important is pronunciation instruction for English learners?
Erick Herrmann EducationOne of the most notable identifiers of someone whose primary language is not English is speaking with an accent. While accents vary in English in different countries — and even by region within those countries — for most native speakers it is easy to tell if someone learned English later in life.
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Federal changes in education are far‑reaching and quiet
Bambi Majumdar EducationWhen Betsy DeVos was appointed as Secretary of Education, there was an immediate backlash across the U.S. about the future of public education. In the months since then, our attention has shifted to topics like horrifying hurricanes, immigration policies, travel bans and, of course, North Korea.
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