Family engagement isn’t just a buzzword—it’s one of the strongest predictors of student success. When families are actively involved in learning, children perform better academically, develop stronger social-emotional skills, and build confidence and a sense of belonging. Still, for many ...
When you go to an urgent care center or the emergency room for help, you might not actually be seen by a doctor. The person examining you is wearing a white coat or scrubs and a stethoscope but could be a physician assistant. That's OK if you have a minor ailment; otherwise it could cost you ...
Am I sexist? I think there are differences between men and women -- traits beyond obvious physical ones. But when I was young, feminist leaders said there were no differences. The only reason men ran most things was sexism. There was plenty of that. One example people forget: Until ...
The malaise you feel is not just the post-holiday blues. Abuse and neglect, whether experienced by individuals or societies, can have profound, lasting implications. In children and youth, maltreatment can lead to psychological trauma, developmental delays, and long-term behavioral issues. ...
There's something uncomfortably familiar about President Trump's jackboot approach to the immigration debate. It brings to mind a memorable off-the-cuff stumble by Chicago's legendary late Mayor Richard J. Daley when he was asked about allegations of excessive force by city police officers. "The policeman isn't there to create disorder," he said. "The policeman is there to preserve disorder." Say, what? Well, as Earl Bush, the mayor's press secretary for 18 years, memorably advised reporters on another occasion, "Don't write what the mayor says; write what he means." Decades later, ...
Just how badly did Republicans do in two Texas special elections last weekend? Not as badly as apocalyptic headlines in liberal-leaning outlets would suggest -- but badly enough that Republicans nationwide have to learn some searing lessons. Although the GOP lost both races, one was for a U.S. House seat that's been in Democrats' hands for decades: Christian Menefee's victory narrows the GOP's congressional majority, but only because that safely blue seat had been vacant since Rep. Sylvester Turner died last March. The other contest, which yielded an upset, was for a Texas state ...
