Education

Rabbis Diversify To Connect To Students; Just Don't Bring Up Israel

10:46pm May 19, 2015

by Monique Parsons

As the number of religious young people declines, Hillel International is trying to build a "big tent" Judaism for secular and religious students alike. But some say that tent may not be big enough.

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Studies found that fidgeting can help children with ADHD collect their thoughts.

What Do You Do With A Student Who Fidgets?

1:35pm May 19, 2015

by Anya Kamenetz

Stress ducks, Hokki Stools and other classroom strategies for students who need to move to learn.

Education

Stephen Colbert Delivers Laughs, Advice to WFU Graduates

1:24pm May 18, 2015

by Keri Brown

Political satirist Stephen Colbert delivered the commencement address at Wake Forest University Monday morning to more than 1,900 students and their families.

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New UNCG Chancellor Pick Expected Friday

5:51am May 18, 2015

The seven-month search for UNC Greensboro's next leader is expected to conclude this week, bringing to a close a year of controversy.

Nikki Jones' preschool class at Porter Early Childhood Development Center in Tulsa, Okla. The state offers free preschool for all kids.

Preschool By State: Who's Spending And What's It Buying?

8:11pm May 17, 2015

by Cory Turner

A national report on state-funded pre-K sends a few mixed messages: Enrollment and funding are up ... but in many places still remarkably low.

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Words Of Wisdom: Commencement Speeches Are Back

6:11am May 17, 2015

by Elissa Nadworny

Grad speeches are underway. Kanye West, Mary Karr and Michelle Obama offer advice on expressing opinions, fear and being black in America.

Professors are now particularly attuned to the issue of "impostor syndrome" — a feeling students can have that they must have gotten into MIT by mistake.

After Suicides, MIT Works To Relieve Student Pressure

3:32pm May 15, 2015

by Lynn Jolicoeur

In the past year, four students have died by suicide. The school has responded by asking professors to lighten workloads and is launching new suicide prevention efforts.

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Are You Smarter Than A 15-Year-Old?

5:23pm May 14, 2015

by Marc Silver

The results are out: Fifteen-year-olds who took a skills assessment test had a hard time with it, no matter where they lived. See how you might fare with some sample questions.

Allowing kids with ADHD to move around in class may help them collect their thoughts.

Vindication For Fidgeters: Movement May Help Students With ADHD Concentrate

9:46am May 14, 2015

by Anya Kamenetz

There's a correlation between physical movement and mental work, new research suggests. For kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, that may mean bouncing a knee helps sharpen their focus.

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Guilford County Schools Prepare For Summer Reading Camp Despite Funding Shortfall

9:00pm May 13, 2015

by Keri Brown

Guilford County Schools doesn't have enough funding to adequately meet the state mandate for summer reading instruction for third graders.

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