Study Shows Grades Improve with 20 More Minutes of Sleep
Researchers have been unable to show a connection between sleep and academic achievement — until now. Full Story
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Jacob Sanchez
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Jacob Sanchez was a newsletters fellow for the Tribune in 2016. At St. Edward’s University, he studied political science and journalism. Previously, Sanchez was an editorial intern at The Texas Observer, and an intern for The Quay County Sun and Clovis News Journal. Sanchez was the print editor-in-chief at Hilltop Views, the student newspaper at St. Edward’s. Sanchez is from the small West Texas town of Fort Stockton.
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The Q&A: Tracy Weeden
In this week's Q&A, we interview Tracy Weeden, president and CEO of Neuhaus Education Center. Full Story
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Maker Education Trend Piques Researcher Interest
Researchers are beginning to dive into the maker education trend, where teachers have students solve problems by making a physical or digital object. Full Story
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Critics Say Boston School Discipline Policy Unfair to Minority Students
During a three-hour hearing of the Boston City Council’s Education Committee, parents and advocates debated over school discipline policies. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: April 14, 2016
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Mother Tongue. Full Story
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Arizona District Identifies Gifted Latino Students
Paradise Valley Unified School District in Arizona is one of the few school districts in the country that trains teachers to help identify English language learners who are academically gifted. Full Story
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Some Advice For Parents: Beware Bad-Mouthing Math
Parents’ attitude towards math may impact how their children approach the subject, says math teacher Paul Kelley. Full Story
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The Brief: A New Layer to Fight Over Therapy Program's Budget
A lawyer for a health insurer weighs in on budget cuts for a state Medicaid program that pays for poor and disabled Texans to receive in-home therapy. Full Story
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The Brief: The Cruz-Cornyn Relationship
While the relationship between U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn has been described by many observers as “disconnected,” their fates may be unexpectedly intertwined in 2016. Full Story
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Researchers Find Statin Intolerance is Real
New research finds that the side effects some patients complain about with statins — which are prescribed to reduce LDL cholesterol — are real, not imagined. Full Story
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