Is "Barney" destroying my kids' brains? - 0 views
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Abby Purdy on 05 Mar 09A few weeks ago, a study connected TV watching to ADHD. But the findings have been blown way out of proportion.
At Commencement, a Call for Religious Literacy - 0 views
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An article, based mostly on anecdotal data, that discusses college students' lack of "religious literacy."
Guggenheim Study Suggests Arts Education Benefits Literacy Skills - 0 views
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A study to be released today by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum [cites] improvements in a range of literacy skills among students who took part in a program in which the Guggenheim sends artists into schools. The study, now in its second year, interviewed hundreds of New York City third graders, some of whom had participated in the Guggenheim program, called Learning Through Art, and others who did not.\n\n
Health Literacy Test - 0 views
Doctors Often Overestimate Patients' Health Literacy - 0 views
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Many patients misunderstand the written questions American doctors have them answer before physical exams, a finding that calls into question the usefulness of these screening tools, new reports say.
Child Centered Literacy Orientation: A Form of Social Capital? - 0 views
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To describe the home literacy environment and to identify financial, human, and social capital variables associated with the presence or lack of Child Centered Literacy Orientation (CCLO) in families with young children who regularly attend pediatric primary care clinics. Could be helpful for those studying literacy and family, especially among single-parent families.
Literacy in America: An Encyclopedia of History, Theory, and Practice - 0 views
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Good for background information.
Women Gain in Education but Not Power, Study Finds - 0 views
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A study found that women still lag far behind men in top political and decision-making roles, though their access to education and health care is nearly equal.
Some New York Schools Serve Up Breakfast In Class - 0 views
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Serving breakfast in the classroom rather than the cafeteria appears to remove the stigma attached to schoolchildren who qualify for low-income meals.
For Books, Is Obama New Oprah? - 0 views
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So just which book "about F.D.R.'s first 100 days" was President-elect Barack Obama talking about when he appeared on "60 Minutes" on Sunday?
Keeping Notes Afloat in Class - 0 views
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About the importance of music education.
Arts Integration Aids Students' Grasp of Academics - 0 views
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Article about the intersection of arts and "core subjects."
Tool Translates Test Scores Into Reading Lists - 0 views
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The Virginia Department of Education has unveiled a tool that teachers and parents can use to select books that interest young readers and help them improve their skills.
Education: Interactive Whiteboards in Schools - 0 views
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An article about the lengths some teachers will go to to get the technology they need in the classroom.
A Conversation About Literature - 0 views
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Michael Cunningham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Hours" and other works, was artist-in-residence recently at the University of Maryland at College Park. This is part of a conversation he had with reporter Valerie Strauss about young people and literature.
Cuomo Investigating Colleges' Deals With Health Insurers - 0 views
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The investigation by the attorney general appears to be focused on the adequacy of disclosure of policy terms and costs to students.
Mandating Calorie Counts on Menus Nationwide - 0 views
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Would a national law requiring calorie counts on chain restaurant menus help curb the obesity epidemic, or would we stay in 'Dining Denial'?
Study Abroad Flourishes, With China a Hot Spot - 0 views
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The number of Americans studying in China increased by 25 percent last year, according to a new report.
Number of Male Teachers Hits New Low - 0 views
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Stereotyping, low pay, lack of role models. Why the number of men teaching in schools is at a 40-year low.
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