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    • Bans on Smartphones in the Classroom Gain Favor Across Political Spectrum

      Bans on Smartphones in the Classroom Gain Favor Across Political Spectrum0

      The school year is over, and the results should leave parents and educators with more anxiety than relief. Achievement scores are near historical lows and student absenteeism is high. There is some bipartisan agreement, though, on classroom management that could help students begin to rebound in the fall: Prohibit smartphones in classrooms. Earlier this year, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb,

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    • My Favorite Patriotic Recipes for Independence Day

      My Favorite Patriotic Recipes for Independence Day5

      Independence Day is just around the corner! I’m planning to celebrate with a feast. What better things to cook than classic American recipes? Much of what we think of as “American food” actually comes from Western Europe where the majority of immigration to our country originated. Most of the immigrants were poor, simple, and hardy,

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    • What Do ‘Good Schools’ Look Like? It Depends on What Parents Want

      What Do ‘Good Schools’ Look Like? It Depends on What Parents Want0

      I often hear people in the education world, especially those who are more rooted in traditional schooling models, express concern about the “quality” and “outcomes” of the innovative schools and spaces now emerging. “How do we know these are ‘good’ schools with high academic achievement and strong outcomes for students?” they’ll ask. My response is always some

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