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Needed one. Got one. Carter Sotheran knots it up at two! #WHLPlayoffs | #FeedingTheFuture

These interviews with high school students are an argument in favor of Jonathan Haidt's call to ban cell phones in schools. via Houston Landing

If you just look at the narrow question of smartphones in school as an academic and disciplinary issue it’s pretty clear they’re a huge source of distraction to students and hassles for teachers. slowboring.com/p/smartphones-…

New paper from Norway: Banning smartphones in school - significantly decreased doctors visits for psychological symptoms and diseases among girls - reduced bullying among both genders - improved girls’ GPA and attendance rates - largest effect sizes were among the poorest kids

Just to freshen the minds of the youths: Jamaal Charles has a learning disability, and actually competed in the Special Olympics as a kid. Here is his Special Olympics speech called: “I can fly”

Only the real ones remember‼️

Welcome to France, heroes.

Share of Americans with a disability who have jobs also hit a record high.

A special photo sent to us from Senior Director of #Royals Hall of Fame. Willie and Hank at the 1973 All-Star Game in Royals Stadium.

I wrote about a mystery that’s obsessed me since I dig into the data behind the Jonathan Haidt smartphone thesis Teen mental health seems to be declining more—and declining more clearly—in English speaking counties. What’s the matter with the Anglosphere? theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Take a listen to Reggie Jackson for a lesson on history, perseverance in the face of virulent, dehumanizing racism and the power of allies. It’s important that we tell the entire truth, rather than romanticize the reality of that era in this country.

Here's substance use by high school seniors in 1976: Alcohol - 92% Cigarettes - 76% Marijuana - 64% Substance use in 2021- Alcohol - 53%. Down 39 points Cigarettes - 17%. Down 59 points. Marijuana - 38%. Down 26 points.

"Since shelter is roughly 20 percent of the average American’s budget, halving its price makes the cost of living 10 percent lower... And while current homeowners would see their house values drop, those who sold to developers could still make a killing." nytimes.com/interactive/20…

The idea is simple: Students who spend longer in school will learn more. At least two districts and a charter school in the Kansas City area have tried a year-round schedule, with mixed results. thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/0… The Beacon | Kansas City

Meta-analysis: There are no meaningful generational differences in the workforce, but researchers continue to scramble to dig them up. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100… Despite substantive criticisms of generations and mounting evidence suggesting that “generational differences” do not

Walz, 60, has drawn criticism for appearing older than his age. Walz responded on X, saying that it’s because he “supervised the lunchroom for 20 years. You do not leave that job with a full head of hair. Trust me.” 😅🤣

A ballpark once stood here royalsreview.com/2024/9/27/2425…

“Education is mostly signaling” is one of the most overrated ideas in the discourse.