The author of a new book says no, and talks about how a site spawned by an Ayn Rand enthusiast became our most popular encyclopedia. This is an interview about the book. Those of you interested in this should check out the book being discussed.
Most kids under 2 are parked in front of the electronic babysitter every day. Author Lisa Guernsey explains how the tube impacts the smallest couch potatoes. A worthwhile article that explains some of the reasoning behind children's television. I can only assume that the book would be worth checking out too.
A fantastic article! "The most creative act a human can engage in is not repeating an answer, it is forming a good question." Truer words have never been spoken. Think about this as you write your research papers!
A partnership between the software giant and the Philadelphia School District is an innovative solution to an urban crisis. But can public education survive private management?
This column is a sort of "Dear Abby" column for people looking for answers on how to be better world citizens. Obviously, not scholarly, but they do provide some interesting ideas and links to other sources.