What's an epidemiologist?
Epidemiologists focus on diseases among groups of people. They also study the spread of disease among animals.
May 21, 2020
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Education
Increasing screen time during COVID-19 could be harmful to kids' eyesight
With online learning and social distancing, kids are spending more time staring at screens and less time outdoors. That…
May 21, 2020
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The Scripps spelling bee is off this year, but the controversy over including foreign words is still
The Scripps National Spelling Bee highlights the richness of the English lexicon by picking some tough entries with foreign…
May 21, 2020
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5 reasons students should consider taking a gap year now
The COVID-19 pandemic has many students thinking about forgoing a year of college. A gap year specialist says many benefits…
May 20, 2020
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School buildings need more space to safely reopen
Making classrooms, cafeterias and other spaces less crowded will be essential. There are two main ways to do that.
May 19, 2020
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Giving private schools federal emergency funds slated for low-income students will shortchange at-ri
The Education Department is reinterpreting rules Congress wrote for how public school systems should share federal dollars…
May 16, 2020
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Social distancing is no reason to stop service learning – just do it online
With colleges and universities having moved their instruction online due to COVID-19, an ecologist shows how service learning…
May 14, 2020
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A way to make COVID-19 college furloughs more fair
COVID-19 has hit college and universities particularly hard, but do 'nonessential' employees have to suffer?
May 12, 2020
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For parents of color, schooling at home can be an act of resistance
A scholar of multicultural education says the COVID-19 pandemic gives parents of color the chance to choose what their children…
May 11, 2020
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Not all kids have computers – and they're being left behind with schools closed by the coronavirus
This real-time snapshot of the digital divide illustrates why education experts are concerned that school closures could…
May 8, 2020
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5 things new graduates should do to plan their careers
Trying to land your dream job during the COVID-19 pandemic may be a daunting challenge. Two university-based job coaches…
May 8, 2020
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Here's how the new Title IX regulations will affect sexual assault cases on campus
Sexual harassment could be harder to prove under new regulations released by the Education Department.
May 7, 2020
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Tips for managing social isolation during coronavirus, from women on the autism spectrum
Many people with autism spectrum disorder have dealt with social isolation their entire lives. Their coping strategies could…
May 7, 2020
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Virtual reality campus visits let students connect with colleges during COVID-19
Touring a college in person may be out of the question for a while due to COVID-19. Can virtual reality tours fill the void?
May 6, 2020
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Skipping standardized tests in 2020 may offer a chance to find better alternatives
Washington has made all states use these tests to evaluate students, teachers, principals, schools and entire school systems…
May 6, 2020
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Teenagers reveal what they really think of Donald Trump
American teens are much more perceptive about their political world than they are given credit for, a recent study shows.
May 5, 2020
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How using music to parent can liven up everyday tasks, build family bonds
From livening up household chores to connecting kids with relatives who are far away, music can a play a vital role.
May 4, 2020
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Why are kids asking such big questions during the pandemic?
Children are always brimming with curiosity about things that most adults take for granted.
May 1, 2020
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Top football recruits bring in big money for colleges – COVID-19 could threaten revenue
Much more than trophies are at stake when colleges recruit football players.
April 29, 2020
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Kids have a right to a basic education, according to a new legal milestone
A federal court with jurisdiction over Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee found that the state governments have a legal…
April 28, 2020
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