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...Brigham Young University study found that standardized test scores for fourth- and fifth-graders rose from 10% to 15% in every subject at a Utah public school the year after amplification began, though no other changes were made. Proponents like University of Akron audiologist Carol Flexer says the technology's greatest bang for the buck may come during early childhood when reading skills and phonics are introduced. "Without the even distribution of sound in the room from these systems, it can be hard for children to hear the difference between watch or wash or wasp," says Flexer. Her small...
...Such sentiments may be gathering support across the country. In Ohio, Republican candidate for governor J. Kenneth Blackwell drew boos in a gubernatorial debate in Akron when he said that publicly funded charter schools were good for the overall educational system. By contrast, his Democratic opponent, Ted Strickland, drew thunderous applause when he stated: "About $500 million, I believe, was taken out of our public system to fund underperforming charter schools last year. I think that's a waste of resources - for-profit charter schools trouble me greatly...
...performance of the Harvard men’s golf team’s freshman was one of the few bright spots in a tough weekend at the McLaughlin tournament, hosted by St. John’s University. The Crimson finished 12th out of 16 competing teams, with Akron taking the number one spot...
...panel of experts, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, for its potential global impact - will be part of a traveling exhibit along with the contest's 24 other finalists, which will travel from New York City's Grand Central Terminal to the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio, where it will be on display through September...
...other compelling aspect of mascot craziness and odd name-changing comes in the urban legends that develop. For instance, I have no idea why Akron is named after some weird form of Kangaroo—they are apparently called the Zips—but there has to be some amazing story behind that mascot. Legends like that become campus folklore...