Handwriting Strengthens Brain Connections and Boosts Learning More Than Tapping on a Keyboard
Since it's the movement of the hand forming the letters that promotes brain connectivity, writing on digital screens is likely the same
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Grandmother Graduates 60 Years After She Began College-and They Planned a Moving Tribute for Her (Watch)
Angela Davidson graduated cap and gown in animal sciences with her daughter and granddaughter cheering her on.
NFL Football Star Fulfills Promise to Mom by Graduating From College
An Arizona Cardinals wide receiver got his university diploma last week, fulfilling a promise to his mother, who passed away almost a decade ago.
She's on Path to Be a Top Gun or Cancer Researcher-But First She Wins the Miss America Crown
Madison Marsh is not only Miss Colorado-she's a Harvard student and a U.S. Air Force 2nd lieutenant who could train to be a fighter pilot.
Guy Cycles Across Africa Hoping to be Accepted at Prestigious University in Egypt-Gets Full Scholarship
Hollywood megastar Will Smith heard about Barry's successful voyage, and gave a surprise congratulations to the man.
Secret Donor Gives and Gives for 25 Years-$2.3 Million to Fund Education and Support for Poorer Families in China
The money came from an individual referred to only as shun qi zi ran, translated roughly to "let nature take its course."
Jobs, Not Jail: A Judge Was Sick of Sending Kids to Prison, So He Found a Better Way
Rancho Cielo offers job training, a culinary academy, and private schooling for at-risk youth or youth living below the poverty line.
Young Driver Fatality Rates Have Fallen Sharply in the US, Helped by Education, Restrictions
Education was cited as one of two major factors that have influenced the drop in fatal collisions, particularly when parents were involved.
California Becomes First US State to Push Back Public School Start Times
Public school students are rejoicing after California enacted legislation that delays public school start times, to improve sleep patterns—and test scores.
Teen Buys School Bus So He Can Fill It With Supplies and Drive It Down to Mexican Village as a Donation
Utah teen Dylan Ence has spent four years collecting donations and buying a school bus for a poor village in Mexico that he visited as a freshman.
Fire House Adopts Great Way to Nurture Future Firefighters - By Letting Kids Douse a 'Blaze'
A firehouse in Martinsville, Virginia has adopted an idea for nurturing future firefighters, allowing them to experience putting out a fire in a 'house'.
More Schools Are Being Gifted Free Washing Machines From Whirlpool So Kids Don't Skip School
Dozens of US high schools are being gifted free dryers and washing machines from Whirlpool so all of their students have access to clean clothes.
UK University Installs Free 'Vending Machines' to Dispense Tiny Short Stories Printed on Eco-Friendly Paper
Rather than passing time by scrolling through their phones, university students can now read minute-long short stories in their free time.
Judge Sentences Teen Vandals to Reading Books About Racism - and It Apparently Worked
After a group of teenagers vandalized a historic black schoolhouse, an attorney opted to use it as a teaching opportunity rather than punishment as usual.
Video Takes You On a Tour of Some of the Most Magnificent Libraries in the World
Whether you need to dive into history or plunge into the mysterious nature of aromas and odors—these are the world's most amazing libraries of knowledge.
No More Library Fines For Young Readers in LA County
If a child already has an existing debt on their account, they can pay it off by reading for $5 per hour.
This Game Allows You to Plant Trees Around the World Simply By Answering Trivia Questions Correctly
For every 10 questions that a player answers correctly, this environmental nonprofit is able to generate enough money to plant one tree.
Billionaire Who Promised to Pay Off College Debt for Grads is Now Paying Off Their Parents' School Debt Too
This billionaire philanthropist is paying off the student loan debt of an entire graduating class AND their parents.
Learn What 370 Schools Are Now Teaching in a Massive New Mental Health Research Trial
One of the world's largest mental health trials is underway in hundreds of UK schools—and WS has learned new details about the curriculum.
Chance Encounter Leads High Schoolers to 3D-Print Dozens of Free Prosthetics for Kids Around the World
These students have made more than 75 prosthetics for children in need—and they even started an after-school club so they could make even more.
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