Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize! Last year we published her moving speech to the UN, given on her 16th birthday. Imagine what she could do for women and global education in the years ahead? 4 Do violent video games contribute to youth violence? Parents must set (and carry out) the household policy on playing video games rated for violence. ProCon.org can help. They’ve collected excerpts from smart sources, and put 11 in the “yes” column and 11 in the “no” column. The positions quote diverse sources, from the American Academy of Pediatrics, to The Economist, to the Supreme Court. Heheh, after reading, you'll be ready to defend your position. 1 What is bullying and what isn’t? Good question. Understanding the categories could save time and worry. 2 3 The Lego re-creation of Act 5 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet made me want to start building Act 2 Scene 2 right now! 5
Parenting
1 Do Violent Video Games Contribute to Youth Violence? - ProCon.org
2 How Do I Know What's Bullying and What's Normal Conflict? - Carrie Goldman, New York Times
3 Why Defining "Bullying" is Important for Schools - Anne Collier, NetFamilyNews
Sexting is the New First Base. But Don't Panic Yet - Amy Joyce, Washington Post
Can You Teach an Old Parent New Math? - Eliana Osborn, Washington Post
Parental Misconceptions About Concussions - American Academy of Pediatrics, ScienceDaily
Learning
Nature Trumps Nurture When It Comes to Academic Achievement, Study Says - M. Healy, L.A. Times
How Exercise Can Boost Young Brains - Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times
Daniel Goleman: How Research Supports Social Emotional Learning - Betty Ray, edutopia
How Video Games Like Minecraft Actually Help Kids Learn to Read - Clive Thompson, Wired
Struggles of a Psychologist Studying Self Control - Maria Konnikova, The New Yorker
Brain Scans Map a Pathway to Reading and Dyslexia Diagnosis - J. Richard Gentry, Psychology Today
Education
4 Two Champions of Children's Education Given Nobel Peace Prize - Declan Walsh, New York Times
What's Right About Common Core - Robert Pondiscio, National Review
How to Start Cleaning Up the Common Core - Carol Burris, Washington Post
Pygmalion Effect: The Power of Teachers Expectations - Ulrich Boser, M. Wilhelm, R. Hanna, CAP
Pediatricians Say School Should Start Later For Teen's Health - Nancy Shute, Mind/Shift
Delaying School Start Times Could Cost Up to $9.2 Million - Kelcie Pegher, Capital Gazette
This School Has Bikes Instead of Desks--Turns Out That's A Better Way to Learn - Adele Peters, FastCo
How Billionaires and Millionaires are Ruining Our Schools - Bob Herbert, Politico
Time for a Reboot - Chester Finn, Education Next
Resources
5 12 Works of Literature Recreated in LEGO - Abbey Stone, Mental Floss
Kano Lets Kids Build Their Own Computers and Learn to Code - Walt Mossberg, Recode
12 Incredible Malala Quotes - Baindu Kallon, Salon
5 Steps to a Cooler Halloween Costume That Saves Money - Sierra Filucci, Common Sense Media
What Parents Want Teachers to Know: 12 Conversation Starters -Dr. Joe Mazza, edutopia
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