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Don’t get math? Researchers home in on the brain’s problem
Can’t calculate a tip or balance your checkbook? Take heart. Maybe you can blame your brain — specifically, the parietal cortex in the top back part of the head. It… Read more
Millions awared for college readiness
Lanier High School senior Brandon Mojica, 17, said he always considered college a nice option for the future but changed his mind after getting involved in a program called GEAR… Read more
Tough Sell for Healthy Fare in School Vending Machines
COMMACK, N.Y. — The new vending machine sat unnoticed as students rushed past its baby carrots, yogurt smoothies and hummus to neighbors dispensing Snapple, Doritos, Goldfish and Cheez-It. The lunch… Read more
Incarcerated Individuals To Regain Eligibility for Pell Grant?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Even though providing higher education to incarcerated individuals is a “no-brainer” from a public safety perspective, the current political climate makes it impractical to seek… Read more
Illegal Students Face Obstacles Even After College
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — When Rhode Island became the 13th state to allow in-state tuition for illegal immigrants at public colleges, supporters heralded the move as one that would… Read more
Facebook puts a damper on class reunions’ status
With people in their late 20s and 30s gearing up for their 10- and 20-year class reunions, organizers say they’re finding it easier to locate classmates via Facebook…. Read more
Leon Panetta message to Israel will fall on deaf ears
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, traveling at a time of what some analysts say are profound and lasting changes in the US-Israel relationship, is carrying a couple of high-priority… Read more
Casino bill may cost schools over $100 million over 2 years: study
SPRINGFIELD — Stalled legislation authorizing a Chicago casino could wind up costing Illinois schools more than $100 million over a two-year period, according to an analysis by state revenue officials…. Read more
What Happened to Post-Racial America?
BY WARD CONNERLY – Affirmative action is flourishing, undermining the color-blind vision of Kennedy and King.
Why public education must be preserved
By Peggy Zugibe – People often ask me why I’m a school board member. To be sure, it is an unpaid and largely thankless job. You make decisions that affect… Read more
