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Back to SearchWhy do we focus so much on standardized tests in schools?
Standardized tests have played a key role in our educational system for a long time. But over the years, it seems that role has only grown, and now t…
2 years, 5 months ago
Why can't we make school funding equitable?
In a perfect world, every school would have all the money it needs, but that is clearly not the case now. In her new book, "Designed to Fail: Why Rac…
2 years, 5 months ago
Are bees making a comeback?
You may have heard that the bee population is under threat in recent years. Bees are critical for our environment and food production - a dwindling p…
2 years, 5 months ago
Staying safe from violence and recognizing red flags
Millions of women are the victims of violence every year. This includes random attacks out in public, but also violence instigated by someone a woman…
2 years, 5 months ago
Mental health check-in - when, why, and how to seek treatment
Talking about one’s mental health has become much more common, as has seeking treatment for mental health issues. A lot of progress has been made, bu…
2 years, 5 months ago
“Judge shopping” - how our court system gets manipulated
In certain situations, plaintiffs in federal court are able to basically pick which judge hears their case by choosing which district and division th…
2 years, 5 months ago
It could be the end of “the line” on NJ ballots
There has been a lot of attention on the 2024 New Jersey Senate race. But past the candidates, an important aspect of this race was a lawsuit that wa…
2 years, 6 months ago
A push to change solitary confinement in Pennsylvania
A lawsuit filed in March is trying to change the way Pennsylvania handles solitary confinement. There’s a lot of evidence showing the negative mental…
2 years, 6 months ago
The new rules for real estate
The National Association of Realtors settled a class-action lawsuit in an agreement that will change how realtors’ fees work. Where home sellers typi…
2 years, 6 months ago
Get ready for the April 8th eclipse!
For stargazers, April 8th is going to be about as big as it gets. No matter where you are in North America, everyone will experience an eclipse of th…
2 years, 6 months ago