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GRIT: Four simple letters speak volumes this school year

by Mary Jo David To inspire teachers to inspire their students, this year, Stockbridge Community Schools has adopted the district-wide theme of GRIT. Amy Hodgson, the district’s director of curriculum and instruction, shared some powerful words used to define GRIT—words such as determination, perseverance, fortitude, tenacity, and courage. All are concepts that will serve teachers […]

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Social media users must decide hostage fates in this suspense novel

by Shuyler Clark This novel is set In the near future, with automated vehicles dominating the roadways in many countries, replacing most driver-controlled cars. Although this development is touted as the safer alternative, many are skeptical of the reliance on artificial intelligence (AI). Their suspicions are confirmed when eight vehicles in England are hacked and […]

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Outreach in Action

Emergency Preparedness: If chimps can do it, we can too  by Jo Mayer Sharing a pertinent news Item, from the August 8 issue of the New York Times: A retirement home for research chimpanzees in Louisiana has begun teaching its 300 chimps to quickly take shelter inside when employees sound an “extreme weather” alarm. Maybe […]