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Next Generation: 5 Ways Science Classes Will Change
New standards will mean less memorization, more thinking in science class, say supporters. Even so, critics worry the standards for STEM classes will dumb down science education.
Most Important School Subject? 'Science' Sees Big Jump in Poll
The quest for knowledge seems to be gaining in value, as three times as many Americans now say science is the most valuable school subject than did so more than a decade ago, a new Gallup poll finds.
Summer Camp Trades Campfires for Cybersecurity (Op-Ed)
Opinion Can education prepare the U.S. to defend against cyberattacks?
Does Twitter Deserve a Place in the Classroom? (Op-Ed)
Opinion Social media can engage kids in science class.
Cedric Stallworth: Choose What Will Have the Biggest Impact
Journeying from Georgia Tech to the NFL and back again.
Reverse the Doctor Shortage by Restoring Primary-Care Prestige (Op-Ed)
Opinion Can the physician shortage be fixed by raising primary-care profile?
Virtual Reality Could Hone Brain Surgery Skills
A brain surgery simulator at the Montreal Neurological Institute lets doctors and residents practice complex procedures before operating on patients.
