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Peaceful Revolution: Afterschool For All

Jodi Grant | Posted 03.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Education, Academic, Children, Kids, Economy, Safety, Afterschool, Food, Schools, Afterschool Programs, Barack Obama, Enrichment, Learning, Living News
Jodi Grant

The economic downturn is creating even greater demand for afterschool programs, as families struggle to keep their jobs, take on more hours, or afford basic necessities for their children.

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Ending the Pornography of Creationism: Part Deux

Bill Allen | Posted 03.05.2009 | Business

Read More: Graduate School, Education, Intellignet Design, University Degree, Creation Science Museum, Creation Science, Creationism, College Students, College, Teachers, Teaching, Learning, Business News
Bill Allen

The "Creation Science Museum" attracted over 500,00 visitors in a bit more than a year. Talk about pent-up demand and a golden opportunity staring me right in the face!

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Standardized Testing Alternative

Robert Rose | Posted 03.04.2009 | Politics

Read More: College Students, Education, Textbooks, Standardized Testing, Teachers, Parenting, Education Reform, Schools, Teaching, Students, Learning, Parents, Politics News
Robert Rose

No student, class, teacher, school, or district should be evaluated on the basis on any one test, especially one with the unreliability of so-called Standardized Tests.

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Tips on Managing Emotions

Dr. Tian Dayton | Posted 03.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Addiction, Emotions, Psychology, Therapy, Resilience Psychology, Trauma, Sex Addiction, Emotion, Hormones, Learning, Living News
Dr. Tian Dayton

Once we make our emotions conscious through thinking about them, we can begin to understand our feelings about them so that they can be brought into insight and balance.

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Focus on How Far You've Come

M.J. Ryan | Posted 03.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Success, Journey, Intentions, Self Improvement, Strength, Learning, Debt, Intention, Happiness, Living News
M.J. Ryan

Recognizing and acknowledging our success gives us the encouragement to try again, because we're aware of what we've done right, we have more confidence that we can do it again.

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When Blown Off-Course, Apply the 4 As

M.J. Ryan | Posted 03.01.2009 | Living

Read More: Weight Loss Advice, Self Help, Self Improvement, Diet, Weight, How to Lose Weight, Motivation, Goals, Intentions, Learning, Living News
M.J. Ryan

You've been doing well and then something threw a monkey wrench into your formula for success. Make no mistake -- setbacks suck. Time for the 4As.

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Every Monday Matters: "Are You Really Going to Read Them Again?"

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Make Change, Get Involved, You Matter, Make a Difference, Every Monday Matters, Literacy, Importance of Reading, Adult Illiteracy, Income Gap, Reading, Learning, Living News
Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

61% of low-income families have no books in their homes. Survey your bookshelves and pull out books that you won't read again. Donate them to a local literacy organization, school or library.

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How Are You Gonna Keep Up the Momentum?

M.J. Ryan | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Intentions, Weight, Diet, Momentum, Goals, Learning, Weight Loss Advice, Self Improvement, Self Help, How to Lose Weight, Motivation, Living News
M.J. Ryan

Do you know what works for you to keep your momentum? Knowing what's works for you is key. There are no "one size fits all" solutions -- each of us sustains motivation differently.

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Don't Despair, Understand the Three Stages of Learning

M.J. Ryan | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Intent, Despair, Stages, Learning, Intentions, Self Improvement, Learning Curve, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Living News
M.J. Ryan

Recognizing you've blown it is progress! Whether you move forward has everything to do with how you treat yourself once you notice you've blown it. The trick is to learn from the experience.

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Black and White in America IV: IQ Myths and Realities

Dan Agin | Posted 02.25.2009 | Living

Read More: Racism, Iq, Obama, Race, Tribal Hoax, Myths, Behavior, Series, Education, Intelligence, Brain, Brains, Standardized Testing, Learning, Living News
Dan Agin

The idea that all "native-born English-speaking people in the United States" develop and live in the same culture is anthropological nonsense.

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Science is Back in the House

Bill Allen | Posted 02.22.2009 | Politics

Read More: Education, Arne Duncan, TIMMS Report, President Obama, Inaugural Address, Competitiveness, Secretary of Education, Teacher Education, Anti-Intellectualism, Science, Anti-Science, Mathematics, Barack Obama Inaugural Address, Science Education, Barack Obama, Taiwan, Yemen, England, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Borat, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Education Reform, Schools, Japan, Teaching, Learning, Politics News
Bill Allen

A worldwide study of education in science and math contains a mixed report card for the U.S. The good news: We did manage to beat Yemen soundly.

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The Giving Garden

Bridget Mason and Kayomi Wada | Posted 02.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Helping the Needy, Children, Sustainable Food, Economy, Sustainable Agriculture, Community, Obama Service, Mlk, Mlk Day Service Day, Call to Service, Obama Call to Service, Giving Back to the Community, University of Washington Tacoma, Obama Canvassing, Farms, Volunteering, Kids, Service, Giving Back, Vegetables, Financial Crisis, Community Organizing, Poor, Gardening, Teaching, Learning, Volunteering for Obama, Farming, Community Service, Low-Income, Economic Crisis, War, Martin Luther King Jr., Science, Washington State, Barack Obama, MLK Day of Service, Harvesting, Helping the Poor, Tacoma, Organic Food, Martin Luther King, Fruit, Homelessness, Environment, Food, Sustainability, Mlk Day Community Service, Japanese, Donations, Gardens, Canvassing, Living News
Bridget Mason and Kayomi Wada

Judging by the almost 80 volunteers who came out to build a garden in Downtown Tacoma, I would have to say there are a lot of Americans out there just waiting for an opportunity to give back!

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On Science and the Obama Administration

Bill Nye | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics

Read More: Earth, Science, Climate Change, Bill Nye, Obama Climate Change, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Learning, Barack Obama, Obama Administration, Barack Obama Administration, Politics News
Bill Nye

President-elect Obama, in contrast with his predecessor, is fundamentally in favor of science. This is the best news possible, not just for niche workers like me, but for everyone.

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Top 11 Books for Brain Health

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 02.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Brain Trust Program, Norman Doidge, Judith Beck, Thanks, Executive Brain, Brain Science, Perception, Brain 101, User Guide to the Brain, Train Your Brain, Brain Fitness, The Executive Brain, Brain, Frontal Lobes, John Medina, Learning, Teaching, Gratitude, Spark, Brain Rules, Elkhonon Goldberg, Robert Emmons, Positive Psychology, Beck Diet Solution, Larry MccCleary, Cognitive, Brain Fitness Books, Attention, Sharon Begley, Health, Exercise, Beck Diet, James Zull, Books, John Ratey, Cognitive Health, Living News
Alvaro Fernandez

We've compiled the 10 Most Popular Brain Fitness & Cognitive Health Books, based on book purchases by SharpBrains' readers during 2008.

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Top 15 Brain Fitness Articles of 2008

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 02.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress Management, Sharpbrains, Mental Health, Brain Health, Brain Teasers, Brain Gym, New Year Resolutions, Stress Reduction, Neuroplasticity, Cognitive Science, Exercise, Health, Memory, Brain Training, Brain Fitness, Learning, Living News
Alvaro Fernandez

Thinking about best ways to maintain your brain in top shape in 2009? Let me share a quick definition of "brain fitness", and a ranking of the most popular articles of 2008 on the topic.

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"One For All"

Deane Waldman | Posted 01.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Regulation, Incentives, Healthcare System, Systems Thinking, Learning, Evidence-Based Medicine, Living News
Deane Waldman

Do you want to begin curing healthcare? Start by demanding a single standard -- "One for All" -- one set of rules for all people who determine our health care.

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Libraries Stand Ready to Help in Tough Economic Times

Jim Rettig | Posted 01.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: Free Things, Classes, Internet, Free Stuff, Education, Finance, Books, Libraries, Public Libraries, Economic Crisis, Financial Education, Reading, Learning, Politics News
Jim Rettig

Libraries exist as centers of culture, community and learning. For many Americans, the public library is the only option they have for financial advice and information to secure their families' futures.

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It's About the Students, Stupid!

Marc Lampkin | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics

Read More: Education, Political, Campaign, Teachers, Unions, Buttons, Academic Standards, Students, Learning, Politics News
Marc Lampkin

When was the last time a teachers' union sued to demand higher academic standards? When has a teachers' union ever demanded more accountability in our classrooms?

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"Back to School"

Jerry Zezima | Posted 10.11.2008 | Living

Read More: Food, Humor, Economy, Education, Higher Education, College, One Day University, Learning, Living News
Jerry Zezima

I found out recently when I enrolled in One Day University, a traveling institution of higher learning that allows people who are thirsty for knowledge.

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Smith College, my Educational Passport; or, Back to School

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 10.09.2008 | Living

Read More: Living, Smith College, Gamut, Spirituality, Books, Learning, Back to School, Living News
Dr. Susan Corso

I never know to where or when a book will take me, ergo, I never go anywhere without one.

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Safety First - NOT!

Deane Waldman | Posted 07.25.2008 | Living

Read More: Healthcare System, Medical Errors, Medical Quality, Learning, Safety, Healthcare, Living News
Deane Waldman

There is a recent push in U.S. hospitals to inculcate a "culture of safety." Can anyone be against safety? I can and you be will too, if you want healthcare to improve.

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