Seattle Schools Successfully Boycott the Standardized MAP Test
In January of 2013, teachers and students in Seattle, WA boycotted the mandatory Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), a major standardized test.
Month: July 2013
How Pope Francis Was Selected
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, was chosen by the College of Cardinals on March 13, 2013.
Return of the Astronaut and Cosmonauts
On March 16, 2013, three astronauts returned to Earth from space.
The Universe is 80 Million Years Older Than We Thought
The universe is now thought to be about 13.8 billion years old, much older than we had imagined.
Boy Scouts of America Lifts Ban on Gay Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America has broken its longstanding ban on gay scouts. The vote to decide this, which took place on May 25, contained a measure to end the ban on gay scouts, but did not include gay leaders.
Acting Locally and Learning Globally at the World Savvy Event in NYC
World Savvy is an organization that teaches students about what is happening both in their world and in their communities. Check out Kid Reporter, Ana Phelan’s coverage of The World Savvy New York Media and Arts Festival exhibit at the Poet’s Den and Gallery in East Harlem.
Supporting Students ~ Saving Lives: Presenting at an LGBTQIA Conference for Educators
Each year, I get to travel 3,000 miles from New Jersey to San Diego, California to help out with a conference called Supporting Students ~ Saving Lives.
Video Game Violence and Children
Have you ever wondered about the impact of violent video games on children? With video games becoming more realistic, the influence they have on kids is growing.
Green Jobs on the Rise in the United States
Green jobs are growing faster than jobs in other fields, even the fast-growing healthcare industry. In 2011, 2.6 percent of all the jobs in the country were green.
