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HOW LEARNING HAPPENS

Friday August 31, 2018

5 Proven Benefits Of Play

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5 Proven Benefits Of Play

by Anya Kamenetz

August 31, 2018 • The nation's doctors are being enlisted in a new fight: reclaiming children's right to play. A research paper urges pediatricians to prescribe playtime.

Friday July 27, 2018

DeVos To Make It Tougher For Defrauded Students To Seek Debt Relief

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DeVos To Make It Tougher For Defrauded Students To Seek Debt Relief

by Elissa Nadworny

July 27, 2018 • The Trump administration is proposing new rules that make it harder for defrauded students to get relief from the federal government, in an attempt to save taxpayers money.

DeVos To Make It Tougher For Defrauded Students To Seek Debt Relief

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Tuesday July 24, 2018

The 'Overparenting' Crisis In School And At Home

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The 'Overparenting' Crisis In School And At Home

by Anya Kamenetz

July 24, 2018 • Cutting kids' meat or doing their laundry can undermine their sense of self-worth, two books argue.

Monday July 23, 2018

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Trying To Get Your First Job? There's A Class For That

by Elissa Nadworny

July 23, 2018 • Didn't land an internship or job this summer? Maybe next school year you could try taking a class. Many courses help with your cover letter, resume and interview skills.

Trying To Get Your First Job? There's A Class For That

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Raising Brilliant Kids — With Research To Back You Up

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Raising Brilliant Kids — With Research To Back You Up

by Anya Kamenetz

July 23, 2018 • Two experts believe that six C's form a framework that can help parents guide kids as they grow.

Saturday July 21, 2018

What Your State Is Doing To Beef Up Civics Education

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What Your State Is Doing To Beef Up Civics Education

by Emily Cardinali

July 21, 2018 • Not enough people know how a bill becomes a law and other aspects of civic life. More than half the states are trying to fix that. See how your state is doing and take our quiz.

Thursday July 19, 2018

iTeach: A Guide To The Most Useful Apps For The Classroom

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iTeach: A Guide To The Most Useful Apps For The Classroom

by Alexis Arnold

July 19, 2018 • Here are five educational apps — endorsed by an expert — that teachers love. Plus, what teachers can look for when choosing apps for the classroom.

Behind The Campaign To Get Teachers To Leave Their Unions

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Behind The Campaign To Get Teachers To Leave Their Unions

by Anya Kamenetz

July 19, 2018 • Well-funded groups are spreading the word: Teachers no longer have to support the union that represents them.

Wednesday July 18, 2018

Empowering Kids In An Anxious World

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Empowering Kids In An Anxious World

July 18, 2018 • Teen depression and anxiety rates have been rising for years, and two new books offer advice to parents and caregivers.

Empowering Kids In An Anxious World

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Monday July 16, 2018

Scared Of Math? Here's One Way To Fight The Fear

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Scared Of Math? Here's One Way To Fight The Fear

by Anya Kamenetz

July 16, 2018 • Kids and grown-ups can both experience anxiety when it comes to math. One college professor has an assignment to help banish the dread.

Saturday July 14, 2018

Vouchers In Puerto Rico; Secret Service Guides Schools; Special Education And Race

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Vouchers In Puerto Rico; Secret Service Guides Schools; Special Education And Race

by Emily Cardinali

July 14, 2018 • A judge rules private school vouchers are against Puerto Rico's constitution; the Secret Service releases a plan to help prevent school shootings; and the Department of Education faces another suit.

Thursday July 12, 2018

Parenting In The Age Of Screens: Here's What The Experts Do

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Parenting In The Age Of Screens: Here's What The Experts Do

by Anya Kamenetz

July 12, 2018 • Many experts on kids and technology are also parents — and they don't necessarily hold themselves up as paragons for parenting in a time when screens are everywhere.

Wednesday July 11, 2018

Parents: Here's How To Pick The Best Kids Apps For Family Vacations

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Parents: Here's How To Pick The Best Kids Apps For Family Vacations

by Anya Kamenetz

July 11, 2018 • A handy guide to choosing fun and educational media for kids this summer.

Tuesday July 10, 2018

U.S. Degree? Check. U.S. Work Visa? Still A Challenge

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U.S. Degree? Check. U.S. Work Visa? Still A Challenge

July 10, 2018 • With a recent U.S. degree in hand, many international students are left to navigate the complicated immigration system by themselves.

Monday July 9, 2018

What Families Need To Know About Screen Time This Summer

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What Families Need To Know About Screen Time This Summer

by Anya Kamenetz

July 9, 2018 • Here's the most recent research on screens — just in time for summer, when kids are sure to have them out.

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