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Russell said that the researchers are preparing for the second phase of human trials next month, which will give patients—some as young as 12—a more portable system and require them to eat six meals a day over the course of 51 hours.
Last weekend, Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol R. Johnson announced a bold plan to revamp 12 underperforming schools, provoking sharp public resistance from the Boston Teachers Union. The most controversial measures include calling for teachers to work dozens of extra hours without compensation, rescinding layoff and seniority benefits, and linking...
One reason why we oppose extending teacher hours without extra compensation is that the policy seeks to improve teachers by punishing them rather than providing an incentive to improve. In addition, it unfairly burdens teachers who lead extra-curricular activities, have families to care for, or work second jobs. We...
Rather than merely forcing teachers to expend more hours in the classroom, smart school reform must center on reinforcing and rewarding high-quality and high-impact teaching. In the end, teachers who want to improve will benefit students the most.
In Qinghai, the government is racing to save the lives of thousands of injured and homeless quake victims. Most aid to the disaster zone has been funneled over the 500 miles (800 km) of mountainous highway that links Yushu with Xining. The road is full of military trucks carrying aid...