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Articles on October 02, 2016

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Gallup Continues To Share Benefits Of Strengths-Based Development
Gallup - 9/29/16

"After decades of strengths research, Gallup understands how leaders of top strengths-based organizations help their companies achieve the best outcomes. Here are their key strategies…”

assessment

First Aggregated Results From The Revised SAT
Washington Post - 9/27/16

character

Address Stress By Adjusting Your Drama-To-Perspective Ratio
New York Magazine - 9/30/16
Concrete Steps To Reduce Stress In High School Students
New York Times - 9/29/16

creativity

On How Boredom Sets The Stage For Creativity
Creativity Post - 9/28/16
Boredom Has Its Own Academic Field…(!)
New York Magazine - 9/27/16
Do Simpler, Boring Things Promote More Creativity?
Wired - 9/24/16

diversity/inclusion

Implicit Bias Is A Problem, Even In Pre-School
NPR - 9/28/16
Half Of 841 Surveyed Profs Have Used Trigger Warnings
NPR - 9/7/16

higher ed

EdX Offers Online “MicroMasters” Programs
Hechinger Report - 9/28/16
Online Masters In CompSci for $7,000. A Whole New Opportunity.
New York Times - 9/28/16

leadership

Strategies For Facilitating Information/Knowledge Flow In Your School
Harvard Business Review - 9/29/16
4 Habits To Build As You Grow Professionally
Fast Company - 9/28/16
Four Ways Leaders Can Build A Culture Of Creativity
Fast Company - 5/16/16

reading/writing

“Can You Read A Book The Wrong Way?” - 2 Authors Sound Off
New York Times - 9/27/16
Why These Startup Founders Set Aside Time For Reading
Fast Company - 9/23/16

stem

100 Questions To Spark Discussion In Math Class
Curriculum Associates - 10/2/16
Peruvian Mathematician Improves Ancient Method For Finding Primes
Scientific American - 9/24/16
Tips On Making Makerspaces
MakerEd - 8/10/16

tech

American Academy Of Pediatrics Statement On Cell Phone Use
ReleaseWire - 9/26/16
Meditation On Memory (Via Google Maps)
Catapult - 9/12/16

workplace

Four Stories That Help Shape Your Organization’s Culture
New York Times - 12/19/15

other

A Different Take On The Purpose Of Education
Smart Set - 9/2/16
Tips From A Concierge On How To Remember People’s Names
New York Times - 2/27/15