College isn’t for everyone. Let’s stop pretending it is.
www.slate.com: It’s an article of faith in the school reform community that we should be striving to prepare all students for success in college—if not a four-year degree, then some other recognized and reputable post-secondary credential. The rationale is clear and generally compelling; as a recent Pew study reiterated, people who graduate from college earn significantly more than those who do not. Other research indicates that low-income students in particular benefit from college, becoming nearly three times more likely to make it into the middle class than their peers who earn some (or no) college credits. And it’s not just about money: College graduates are also healthier, more involved in their communities, and happier in their jobs.
How ‘Between Two Ferns’ Booked President Obama
c2meworld.com: Yesterday, an episode of Zack Galifianakis’ hilariously awkward web show Between Two Ferns hit the web with a very special guest star: President Barack Obama. It was funny, an instant viral success, and managed to plug the Affordable Care Act in one fell swoop. But how the heck did the show’s creators manage to book the president?Doodling on Fome-Cor® Board Helps Adults Get Creativity Flowing
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For all former pint-sized Picassos who got in trouble for doodling during class and who’ve grown up to be drawn to drawing during business meetings, the non-profit Chesterfield Arts organization of Chesterfield, Missouri, has news you’ll want to hear:
Doodling is good for you.Miley Cyrus' Tongue Slide Leads to Lawsuit
Music News | Rolling Stone: Miley Cyrus' wagging tongue has become a sort of personal emblem for the pop star, but the appendage has now proved too much for one worker behind her Bangerz tour. According to TMZ, a man involved in the construction of a giant tongue slide prop has filed a lawsuit claiming he was injured on the job.
Easily Silkscreen All the Things
hackaday.com: Silkscreening isn’t as hard as it might seem. For instance, it’s easier than block printing because you don’t have to reverse the image. [Jimmy DiResta] shows how easy it is to put a silkscreening setup together and print on wood, metal, and, of course, t-shirts.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
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