Univision Noticias – Staff Writer

“Can Speaking More Than One Language Make You Smarter In Other Ways? New research indicates that the brains of bilinguals can adapt more quickly to change stimuli than the brains of monolinguals.”(more)

Truthout – Jeff Bryant

“…activists driving protests against the nation’s prevailing education policies are ratcheting the fight to unprecedented intensity that will likely become even more forceful in future efforts…The movement is propelled by forces far greater than what education journalists and policy leaders understand – widespread grievances about inequity, unfairness, and public disempowerment. The revolt is happening. The revolt is now.”(more)

Bilinguish – Staff Writer

“People used to think that exposure to two languages was bad for children….Now we know that the opposite is true. Bilingual children, for example, know as many words as monolingual children, but they know some of them in each language. Their brains are more limber, too, and they have more practice at executive-function tasks. Here’s a breakdown of how foreign language education is important at every age.”(more)

U.S. News – Eduardo Padron, Anthony Marx

“Because we know that education is the single biggest factor in determining employment prospects and moving up the economic ladder, how we view, fund and run our community colleges matters…Even though they are vitally important, they are increasingly being asked to do more with the same funding they received 15 or 20 years ago.”(more)

Investopedia – C. M. Rubin, Cecilia Villabona, & Maarit Rossi

“”The gender gap in math and science achievement in Finland is rather equal between boys and girls. Finns give a strong focus to math and science in elementary grades supported by well-trained primary school teachers with masters degrees who emphasize both the experimental and experiential nature of learning math and science,” states Pasi Sahlberg…”(more)

Investopedia – Lewis Humphries

“As the global economic recovery continues to lose momentum, the issue of financial literacy is becoming increasingly prevalent….Providing a comprehensive financial education to youngsters represents a significant responsibility; however, it is a duty that cannot be carried by schools and local authorities alone.”(more)

The Seminole Chronicle – Jeff Gardenour

“Thanks to the Altamonte Springs Science Incubator program, more than 1,500 middle and high school Seminole County Public School students this year are gaining hands-on experience with scientists and park rangers at Lake Lotus Park in Altamonte Springs…”(more)

Diverse Issues in Higher Education – Matthew Lynch & George B. Forsythe

“The world is increasingly interconnected technologically and economically, and educated citizens today must understand the implications of these interconnections and be able to respond effectively to this reality…College graduates must possess the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind that will allow them to thrive in a global community.”(more)

Huffington Post – Alicia Abella

“It’s important for young girls to be exposed to and experience early in life the advances being made by scientists and engineers to enhance quality of life…Our youth are our future. Starting now, we can all do something to help them realize their unique passions and bring them to reality.”(more)

Education Week – Anthony Jackson

“The youngest readers can become armchair travelers. Children’s literature about the world and its cultures compels young minds to investigate ways of life and thinking that can be different—or quite similar—to their own. It offers important perspectives as students build basic literacy skills.”(more)