U.S. Students' Performance
Secretary Duncan said a new report shows that U.S. students "are treading the waters of academic achievement while other countries' students are swimming faster and farther...putting our long-term economic security at risk." ed.gov |
Hispanic Immigrants’ Children Fall Behind Peers Early, Study Finds
The children tend to start life on intellectual par with other American children, but by age 2 they begin to lag in linguistic and cognitive skills, a U.C. Berkeley study shows. feeds.nytimes.com |
At This School, It’s Marijuana in Every Class
A six-week, $485 primer focuses on the history, the horticulture and the legal how-to’s of Michigan’s new medical marijuana program. feeds.nytimes.com |
University of Dayton Buys Former NCR Headquarters
The complex will house a research institute to focus on stimulating a new generation of small businesses. feeds.nytimes.com |
Soap star Ryan Smith in visit to school
A RIVER City actor has made a special visit to a school in West Lothian. news.scotsman.com |