Measles erupts in Florida school where 11% of kids are unvaccinated
Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to virus. Enlarge / A child with measles. (credit: Greene, Charles Lyman) Florida health officials on Sunday announced an investigation into a cluster of measles cases at.....»»
Chalk-based coating creates a cooling fabric
In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside—athletes, landscapers, kids at the park or beachgoers—could benefit from a cooling fabric. While there are some textiles that reflect the sun's rays or transfer heat away from the bo.....»»
Need a 2-in-1 laptop for back to school? This Dell is $200 off
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 laptop with the Intel Core 5 120U processor is on sale from Dell with a $200 discount that drops its price to an affordable $550......»»
Organized youth sports are increasingly for the privileged: Study finds generational shifts in who plays
A sweeping study of U.S. youth sports participation over the past 60 years has found that there has been a significant increase over time in kids playing organized sports—but particularly among more privileged, educated families......»»
Concerned about your early reader? Why "wait and see" isn"t advised for reading struggles
At Western University's Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic, I work on a team training future school psychologists. In our work, we encounter parents concerned about their children's learning on an almost daily basis......»»
SpaceX a week away from first private spacewalk
Four members of a SpaceX mission that will carry out the first ever private spacewalk arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of their takeoff next week......»»
What can you do if your child hates reading?
During Book Week, we will see countless photos on social media of happy kids dressed as characters from their favorite books, while schools hold daily events celebrating the joy of reading......»»
INSANE DEAL brings the ASUS Vivobook laptop down to ONLY $200!
Grab the ASUS Vivobook laptop right now at a crazy discounted price of 39%, perfect for going back to school! The post INSANE DEAL brings the ASUS Vivobook laptop down to ONLY $200! appeared first on Phandroid. When it comes to laptops, AS.....»»
Mars-bound payload on way to Florida for 1st launch of Blue Origin New Glenn
The Mars-bound twin spacecraft for NASA's ESCAPADE mission were packed up in California to be shipped out to Florida this week ahead of what would be the first ever launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral......»»
Teenagers" motivation dips in high school—research shows supportive teachers can really help
Adolescence is often characterized as a time of "storm and stress"......»»
Apple"s Mac mini drops to as low as $499, grab discounts up to $250 off
Today's best Mac mini deals deliver price cuts of up to $250 off and prices as low as $499.The current Mac mini is a popular choice among budget-conscious consumers who are eager to enter the Mac ecosystem. Thanks to back-to-school deals from leading.....»»
The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (August 2024)
From catchy nursery rhymes for toddlers to science experiments for older kids and life lessons for teens, these are the best YouTube videos for kids......»»
Best Buy cut $150 off this 2-in-1 Chromebook for back to school
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714, a powerful 2-in-1 laptop that's powered by Google's Chrome OS, is on sale from Best Buy for only $550 following a $150 discount......»»
This Lenovo student laptop is usually $1,519 — today it’s $624
Own an amazing Lenovo laptop for only $895! Order the ThinkBook 16 through the manufacturer and save big on one of the best back-to-school laptops......»»
This Fitbit is specifically designed for kids, and it’s on sale today
The Fitbit Ace LTE, a smartwatch for kids that will keep them moving through fun challenges, is available from Best Buy for only $200 following a $30 discount......»»
Report reveals effectiveness of interactive elements in boosting consumer choice in mobile advertising
A new report launched by Digital Turbine, in collaboration with research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), King's Business School and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, has revealed the extent to which three key interactive elements in mobile vi.....»»
Transitional kindergarten programs expand early education access and boost academic gain, study finds
Children enrolled in transitional kindergarten programs in Michigan did better in math and English by the time they reached 3rd grade, with higher test scores than other kids who didn't go through the program, according to a University of Michigan st.....»»
The HP All-In Plan is a game-changer, just in time for school or work tasks
The HP All-In Plan is a printing solution that's an absolute game-changer for dealing with printers and ink ahead of back-to-school season. Come see......»»
New poll finds 50% of parents believe too much time on technology keeps kids from forming connections in the classroom
Building positive connections with teachers and peers in the classroom can be critical to the mental health and academic success of children and adolescents. Yet a new national poll from The Kids Mental Health Foundation, conducted by Ipsos, finds ha.....»»
The new 2024 MacBook Air already has a $250 discount at Amazon
There's a great deal on the latest 2024 MacBook Air at Amazon which is perfect for anyone heading back to school soon......»»
B&H is blowing out Apple hardware at up to $500 off
B&H's back-to-school Apple sale offers extensive discounts of up to $500 off across the Mac and iPad lines.Save up to $500 on Apple gear at B&H this week.Apple deals are heating up at B&H Photo, with the Apple Authorized Reseller discounting dozens o.....»»