It may be that it’s scientific beliefs — not in isolation but in conjunction with political, religious and other beliefs — that shape our decisions and engagement in civic life, says Tania Lombrozo.
Education
Ketchikan considering policy on married, pregnant and parenting students
If a doctor requires a student to be absent due to pregnancy, childbirth or abortion, the school would have to allow the absence and reinstate her to her previous status upon return.
First Library to Support Anonymous Internet Browsing Effort Stops After DHS Email
Used in repressive regimes by dissidents and journalists, Tor is considered a crucial tool for freedom of expression and counts the State Department among its top donors. But Tor has been a thorn in the side of law enforcement.
Passing the Test: Is New York City’s universal pre-K the best way to allocate education dollars?
As 65,000 4-year-olds start free, full-time pre-kindergarten today as part of New York City’s ambitious universal pre-K program, questions persist about whether the program is spending public funds wisely.
More downsizing on the horizon for UA
“But my commitment to the people of the university of Alaska is that we will have transparent processes for making these decisions. We will be inclusive. We’re not hiding anything. We’re going to let people know,” UA President Jim Johnsen said.
Class Divide: Are More Affluent Kids Opting Out Of School Lunch?
Healthier school lunches are reaching more needy kids, but more kids who could afford to pay full price seem to be brown-bagging it instead. That’s why some schools want to loosen nutrition rules.
Schools Cancel First Day Of Class Over Seattle Teacher Strike
Instead of welcoming some 53,000 students to the start of the academic year, Seattle teachers formed picket lines.
Amid A Shortage Of Welders, Some Prisons Offer Training
Baby boomers with the skill are retiring and not enough young people are replacing them. In Georgia, inmates are given access to heavy tools and blowtorches so they can get a welding certificate.
Small Group Goes to Great Lengths to Block Homeschooling Regulation
Over the past few years, some members of the first homeschooled generation have begun advocating for stronger regulations.
Listen: The education of Nora Marks Dauenhauer
“They sprayed every one of our hair and clothes with kerosene. At sixth grade I dropped out,” says Nora Marks Dauenhauer.