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17 teen girls hit in twitching epidemic — but doctors say it’s all in their heads
In the summer of 1518, in Strasbourg, France, a woman known as Frau Troffea suddenly began dancing in the middle of a street. Her mortified husband commanded her to stop,… Read more
Adult education on LAUSD chopping block
Call it a school for second chances. High-school dropouts can go there to earn a GED or diploma. Veterans, laid-off workers and young adults with vocational aspirations can learn a… Read more
Is online learning beneficial to public education?
At what cost does innovation come? Ali Carr-Chellman, Ph.D. is Head of the Learning and Performance Systems Department in the College of Education at Penn State University. She has been… Read more
Emerging movement encourages sheriffs to act as shield against federal tyranny
The 100 or so sheriffs gathered in a Las Vegas hotel ballroom two weeks ago learned that some weighty titles have been attached to the stars they wear on their… Read more
Bill would permit virtual charter schools in Mississippi
Proponents tout flexibility; critics fear lack of accountability A for-profit Virginia company has hired lobbyists to push for a virtual public school in Mississippi. K12 – the nation’s largest operator… Read more
University gifts bigger than ever – but with strings attached
The Simpson Center for Urban Futures will make its debut at the University of Cincinnati as soon as this fall. It’s built around studying “Victory City,” a futuristic vision of… Read more
Farewell to the Free Market?
by Nicole Gelinas – Western governments have compounded the economic crisis by rejecting the one force that can end it. In the years leading up to 2007, the rules necessary… Read more
Europe’s Internet revolt: protesters see threats in antipiracy treaty
Anger over proposed antipiracy treaty ACTA was expected to bring thousands to Europe’s streets today. Supporters say it will better protect intellectual labor, while opponents see free speech threats. Despite… Read more
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools data issues lead to debate on getting it right
As Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools continues working on data-accuracy issues, people who care about public education are debating the best path to restore confidence in school measurements. Consider the clash of two… Read more
One in four 11-year-olds faces high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity
“Every week, I see 12-year-olds who weigh 300 pounds or more,” West Virginia University pediatrician Dr. Pamela Murray said. Whole families arrive at her office from rural counties with their… Read more
