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January 6, 2014

Daily News

Slain Nev. teacher named ‘Citizen of the Year’
Michael Landsberry Marine Corps veteran and Nevada Air National Guard master sergeant who ran into harm’s way

ADHD does not exist
Two minutes to jot down a prescription may lead to years of consequences: short-term side effects of stimulants

How student loan money is used to make Obamacare look good
Neil McCluskey states “The change in student loans was part of Obamacare — and why was it part of Obamacare?”

Teach for America educators new hope
Study finds that teachers in the alternative certification program are as effective at teaching math as their peers

UPTON SINCLAIR AWARD WINNERS FOR 2013
Each year, since 2005,we have continued our search and review of the contributions from individuals in the field of education.

Commentaries and Reports

The Global Search for Education: Education Is My Right – Mexico
…we will explore what education reformers can learn from this unique and innovative strategy which has attained such positive results

The Quote for Today
Michael Shaughnessy shares ” What’s the ultimate expression of human knowledge? Writing.

Blogs

Why Football Matters
It gives the promise of triumph over adversity. It generates patriotism and fosters camaraderie among diverse groups.

Higher Education

Federal student loans ‘fuel academic arms race’
…student loan debts balloon to over $1 trillion, one economist believes enough is enough — the “tremendously explosive” student loan programs

Global
Kano turned eight year old into a computer programmer
It’s easy to be seduced by smooth gadgets. But there’s a whole world out there that isn’t as shiny, isn’t as owned by corporations.

‘Debt-free’ degree plan could benefit 50,000 workers a year
Firms and government would pay costs under Labour scheme, which may form part of party’s 2015 manifesto