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Response generalization difficulties: A powerful barrier to learning
Howard Margolis EducationMany struggling learners suffer from difficulties with response generalization, difficulties that can dramatically slow their rate of learning. If, for example, Edwin learned to organize his science notes, but without direct instruction couldn't seamlessly organize his consumer studies (CS) notes, his response generalization difficulties will create a barrier to learning, one that requires extra instruction. He'll need extra instruction to learn what many of his peers will automatically do — apply the knowledge and skill they learned about organizing their science notes to organizing their other notes.
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Plot twist: Starting school later is good for teens and saves money
Brian Stack EducationPart of the back-to-school preparation for many teenagers this fall was readjusting their sleep schedules to accommodate the early start times at many American middle and high schools.
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When language and technology intertwine, evolution happens
Ronnie Richard EducationSounds. Words. Conversations. Speeches. Letters. Articles. Books. Phone calls. Radio. Television. Email. Texting. GIFs. Social media. Streaming video. For centuries, the ways in which we communicate with one another have constantly been evolving alongside advancements in technology. Innovation has also influenced the very language we speak.
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The miracle of teaching short-term goal setting to students
Susan Winebrenner EducationThis article was purposefully targeted for this time of the school year. The all-important time is nearly past for teaching all students about the essential routines they need to function smoothly in your class. Sadly, there are still some students who don't seem to be able to meet your expectations about either the specific work they should be doing, or certain inappropriate behaviors you would like to see diminishing or even disappearing.
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Hurricanes leave their mark on schools, kids
Bambi Majumdar EducationWhen hurricanes tear through a region, they leave a visible path of destruction that's easy to capture on camera. More difficult to picture is the mark they leave on the people whose lives have been disrupted. This is especially true when it comes to children in school.
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As legalization spreads, marijuana use rises among college students
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMany parents who recently dropped off their college students at dorms and apartments across the country worry about drugs — and rightly so. The use of marijuana by college students is increasing, and its use is increasing at a faster pace in those states where recreational marijuana use is legal.
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It’s getting better all the time — better, better, better
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationIn 2011, when I was living and teaching in the Washington, D.C., area, a trio of Korean university students in the U.S. to study English for a year were in one of my courses. Effervescent, dedicated, wickedly smart and joyful, Mina, Summer and Cellestyn challenged me to be a better teacher, and I wanted more than anything to be better for them.
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Lessons from 9/11 nearly two decades later
Brian Stack EducationToday marks the 16th anniversary of one of the largest international terrorist attacks in history, a series of four coordinated attacks against the United States that killed more than 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001. On that date, life as we know it changed forever.
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Weathering the weather: How temperature affects vocal cords
Dr. Denise A. Valenti EducationThose who sing the national anthem at sporting and state events and contestants for American Idol share something other than their musical talents. The voices and health of singers who entertain an audience outdoors may suffer from weather.
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Trump ends DACA — Will Congress save it?
Seth Sandronsky Civil & GovernmentFulfilling a campaign promise, President Donald Trump ended the Obama-era executive order known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on Sept. 5. The immigration protection program will be phased out over time, giving Congress six months to save it.
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