The Anonymous Soapbox - Cope

The few US science, technology, engineering and mathematics students that are graduating today will be in a great position to sell their skills. Maybe we should be making sure that our scientists and engineers are taking Chinese as well as chemistry and physics….. (more)

Forbes -  Liz Moyers

“.…doctors, engineers,….  These are unusual career choices today.  As China and India churn out scientists, Americans are getting worried. …among other issues, the lack of trained scientists and researchers.  Science fairs offer a rare flash of American technical brilliance.  “ (more)

Forbes -  Christina Settimi

“More spending doesn’t necessarily buy you better schools.  With property taxes rising across the country, we took a look at per-pupil spending in public schools and weighed it against student performance – college entrance exam scores (SAT or ACT, depending on which is more common in the state), state participation rates and graduation rates” (more)

Panama City Living -Juliann Talkington

“Studies show authoritative parenting, demanding and responsive, is the most effective form of child rearing, producing well-addjusted, high-achieving children. Indulgent parenting often creates unhappy, unruly kids. If your kids are a challenge, consider standards and limits. (more)