Are timed tests too stressful? It's part of a 'math wars' controversy

A movement to help students understand rather than memorize has had sprawling effects, including pushback on teaching methods ...
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Jimmie Hale Mission to build new service center downtown, expanding resources

The Jimmie Hale Mission in Birmingham is expanding its services with a $1 million funding commitment from the city, aiming to ...
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Understanding Trade Lines: Credit Reporting and Record-Keeping Explained

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Drazen Zigic / Getty Images A trade line is created on a borrower’s credit report to track ...

How a violent police academy drill has been tied to deaths and injuries across the country

The drills — frequently referred to as RedMan training for the brand and color of protective gear worn by participants — are intended to teach law enforcement recruits how to defend themselves against ...

WA’s teacher of the year from Tri-Cities says: ‘I don’t let kids give up’

Pasco High School bilingual math teacher Gabriela Whitemarsh stands in front of Seattle artist Steve Gardner’s “Where Will You Go?” mural on campus. The 2010 piece depicts two people in a boat and ...

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL): High-Speed Internet via Phone Lines

Learn how ADSL provides high-speed internet over phone lines, its benefits over cable, and its widespread availability, ideal for both home and rural areas.