Elissa Nadworny

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Parent Anxiety, Screen Time And Learning In The Digital Age

Monday, March 13, 2017

We met with parents to talk about screen time, digital privacy and the role of devices in the classroom. They had a lot of questions, so we asked some experts for answers. Take a listen.

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Hey, Students: 5 Things That Are Wrong With Your Cover Letter

Monday, February 27, 2017

If your resume, your cover letter and your writing samples don't tell a story, we may not be interested.

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Don't Call It 'Guidance' Anymore: A Talk With The Nation's Top School Counselor

Friday, January 06, 2017

On Friday, first lady Michelle Obama honors the 2017 school counselor of the year, Terri Tchorzynski of the Calhoun Area Career Center in Battle Creek, Mich.

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Worried About Screen Time? Don't Let Kids Go It Alone

Wednesday, January 04, 2017

New research reinforces the role of a human — an adult or older child — when young kids learn from technology.

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Relics Of The Space Race, School Planetariums Are An Endangered Species

Tuesday, January 03, 2017

Once, there were more than 300 of them in schools around the country. Many are still around, but they're getting old. Schools have a choice: Keep the stars shining, or turn the lights out.

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Advice From Parents On Screen Time And The Digital World

Friday, December 16, 2016

How do you cope with parenting in the digital age? And how do you balance it all? How do you protect your kids, yet give them the freedom to create and explore.

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Real Parents, Real Talk About Kids And Screens

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

How do you cope with parenting in the digital age? And how do you balance it all? How do you protect your kids, yet give them the freedom to create and explore?

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Does Your State Provide Good Data On Your Schools? Probably Not

Saturday, December 03, 2016

Searching for information on your state's schools can be a real challenge, according to a new report from the Data Quality Campaign.

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Boosting Attendance In Preschool Can Start With A Knock On The Door

Monday, November 21, 2016

Two new reports highlight the importance of pre-K attendance and how schools are using home visits to make sure 3- and 4-year-olds make it to class.

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A Lesson For Preschools: When It's Done Right, The Benefits Last

Thursday, November 17, 2016

The positive effects of high-quality early education in North Carolina stayed with kids into fifth grade, according to new research published in Child Development.

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Here's What Students Are Saying About The Election Results

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Reaction to Donald Trump's victory was emotional for many students. Here's what they had to say at SciTech High in Harrisburg, Pa., and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Berkley, Calif.

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Middle School Suicides Reach An All-Time High

Friday, November 04, 2016

Suicide rates for U.S. middle school students have been steadily rising — doubling from 2007-14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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5 Reasons Schools Should Measure Chronic Absence

Thursday, November 03, 2016

The new federal education law requires states to measure "student success or school quality." A new paper argues that they should report the number of kids who miss a lot of school.

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Trace The Remarkable History Of The Humble Pencil

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

The classroom writing implement has roots in exploding stars, the French Revolution, the British crown jewels and Walden Pond.

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Big Wings, Bigger Dreams: A Sleepover In The Space Shuttle's Shadow

Saturday, October 01, 2016

Sleepovers at the National Air and Space Museum's huge annex near Washington, D.C., offer a real-life night at the Smithsonian.

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A New School Year Brings Renewed Focus On Attendance

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

As students head back to school, districts are faced with the age-old problem of making sure they show up. A principal in St. Louis resorted to extreme measures: installing washers and dryers.

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#NPRreads: Take A Leisurely Trip Through These Four Stories This Weekend

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.

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What College Freshmen Are Reading

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Book programs for freshmen — or a whole campus or community — are meant to spark discussion and unity. This year's picks at nine U.S. schools range from memoirs to political advice from 64 B.C.

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How Teachers Can Help 'Quiet Kids' Tap Their Superpowers

Wednesday, July 06, 2016

Remember that quiet kid in class who never spoke up? In New York, teachers are learning how to make sure the ideas of introverts don't get overlooked.

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More Testing, Less Play: Study Finds Higher Expectations For Kindergartners

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

As kindergarten becomes the new first grade, some worry that the joy of learning is being lost with higher rigor.

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