FatCamera/E+/Getty Images Over the past few decades, study after study have enumerated the many benefits of preschool for American children. Kids who attend preschool are better prepared for elementary school. Pre-K programs are particularly beneficial for low-income children and English language learners. Research from James Heckman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, even found that society at...
Probal Rashid/LightRocket/Getty Images On Election Day, 10 states took to the ballot to vote not just for the president, but on the issue of abortion. Specifically, whether abortion rights should be enshrined in their state constitutions. Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New York, and Nevada all voted in favor abortion access, with states like...
Filmstax/Getty Images With the recent U.S. election still fresh in our minds, feelings are definitely raw right now. While many of us can lean on our partners for support, what happens when your significant other holds opposing political beliefs? Relationships often face challenges, but few test the core of our values quite like political differences....
Oklahoma State Department of Education/YouTube Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, demands that students in the state watch a video of him praying for the country, the schools, and specifically, president-elect Donald Trump. Walters is also one of the hopefuls for Trump’s pick as Education secretary in his cabinet. In an email circulated...