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Modern Marriage: Standing on Ceremony
Regarding same-sex marriage, there’s less daylight than might be expected between religious conservatives…
Pax Americana Geriatrica
An unprecedented era of great-power aging makes it likely the 21st century will, again, be American.
The Nature of Design
Biophilic concepts are gradually working their way into the design mainstream, helping humans thrive by bringing…
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Kindergarten: Half Full or Half Empty?
Written by: Ryan Blitstein, Thursday 28 February 2008 - 16:51 PM 
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States' kindergarten policies continue to diverge, despite years of research revealing the academic benefits of full-day kindergarten.
Suburbs in Decline
Written by: Ryan Blitstein, Tuesday 26 February 2008 - 16:45 PM 0 Comments
Since the 1970s, the cry has been to "Save Our Cities" — often from the seductive call of the suburbs. But now our oldest suburbs themselves are under siege from the same problems.
Too Much Multiculturalism, Not Enough Math?
Written by: Amy R. Ramos, Tuesday 26 February 2008 - 15:20 PM 0 Comments
A pair of researchers claim teachers’ college curricula feature misplaced priorities they say helps explain the poor math skills of American students. Critics don’t give the researchers even partial credit.
“Missing Missing” and Serial Killers
Written by: Lewis Beale, Monday 11 February 2008 - 17:28 PM 0 Comments
The most common victims of serial killers may be much more numerous than experts generally believe.
Gridiron Violence Off the Field
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Saturday 02 February 2008 - 01:10 AM 0 Comments
High school football players and wrestlers are far more likely to get into violent altercations than their non-athletic classmates, according to a new finding.
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