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Why Teens Should Understand Their Own Brains (And Why Their Teachers Should, Too!)
By: Elissa Nadworny | NPR
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Human brains are still developing throughout our teenage and early adult years. Knowing more about the way they work can teach us about how schools can work, too.
Asteroid Will Pass Between The Earth And Sun Tuesday (Don’t Panic)
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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First spotted in 2010, a space rock is zooming toward Earth, making a close pass on Tuesday that will see it fly safely by – about halfway between our planet and the moon.
Judge: Kentucky Lawmakers’ Private Pension Meeting Broke The Law
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A judge has ruled Kentucky lawmakers broke the law when they held a private meeting to discuss changes to the state’s public pension system. The House… Read More
Kids Are Taking Fewer Antibiotics, More ADHD Meds
By: Richard Harris | NPR
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Doctors are prescribing fewer drugs to children, especially antibiotics. But use of certain drugs, including ADHD medications, has increased.
SHAC Presents ‘The Markay Speakeasy’ May 19
The Southern Hills Arts Council (SHAC) proudly presents “The Markay Speakeasy,” an evening celebrating the arts on Saturday, May 19. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with events starting at 7… Read More
The Surprising Benefit Of Moving And Grooving With Your Kid
By: Shankar Vedantam | Parth Shah | NPR
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It doesn’t just keep them entertained. New research highlights an unexpected positive impact — and also shows that when a parent sings to a child, the parent can benefit, too.
Bevin Announces Apprenticeship Program For Social Workers
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has announced an apprenticeship program for aspiring social workers. Bevin says he believes the program to be just one of a few… Read More
Kasich Announces New Office To Help Legal Immigrants
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich has announced the creation of an office and advisory committee aimed at helping legal immigrants successfully integrate in the state. The Republican… Read More
Flags Lowered To Honor Peace Officers
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Flags are being lowered throughout West Virginia in honor of peace officers. Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation Monday ordering U.S. and West Virginia state flags… Read More
Needle Exchange Officially Suspended In Charleston
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s Bureau for Public Health has officially suspended the certification of a harm reduction program following concerns over its needle exchange component. The Charleston Gazette-Mail… Read More
Ohio House GOP To Pick New Speaker
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Documents show the Ohio House speaker who resigned amid an FBI inquiry surrounding his activities spent more than $43,000 on travel expenses last year. The financial… Read More
Kasich’s Plan to Help Immigrants TBA
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich is announcing an initiative aimed at helping legal immigrants successfully integrate in the state. The Republican governor planned a Tuesday announcement in… Read More
Amazon To Build 6th Distribution Center In Ohio
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Internet retail giant Amazon says it plans to build another large distribution center in Ohio.The Columbus Dispatch reports the newest center will employ 1,500 people in… Read More
DACO Opens ‘Creating the Illusion’ Exhibition May 19
By: Emily Votaw
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Opening on May 19, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio will showcase some of the most impressive and culturally relevant costumes from films of the past 30 years in their… Read More
American Masters, The Woman Behind ‘Little Women,’ airing Sunday, May 20 at 10 p.m. on PBS
Film stars Three-time Obie winner Elizabeth Marvel as Louisa May Alcott and Tony winner and Oscar nominee Jane Alexander as Alcott’s first biographer, Ednah Dow Cheney The film features dialogue… Read More
Episode 122 : The Ten Principles for Building a High Quality System of Assessment
In an effort to improve assessment practices, a collaboration between 19 different organizations representing educational researchers, educational policy reform advocates, private sector interests, and others, recently released “The Ten Principles… Read More