Wisconsin 5th graders score big on stock market–hypothetically
I don’t know too much about the stock market, but this is either a beacon of hope for investors or further evidence of the irrationality of our economy: a group of four 5th graders from Neenah, Wisconsin won a statewide … (Read more )
Category: Cool Kids
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Happy Memorial Day from Speakaboos and Super WHY!
Our friends at PBS KIDS are airing a new Super WHY! 2-hour special, Hurray for Heroes, today in honor of Memorial Day. Check your local listings to find out when it’s on in your neighborhood!Also, if you haven’t been to … (Read more )
Category: Speakanews
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Will the future bring Robot Teachers?
Saya, a lifelike robot with the ability to smile, scold and call roll, was tested in a Japanese classroom earlier this year. And since the logistical problems with programming a robot to teach children are very obvious, the robot’s developer, … (Read more )
Category: Education
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TV is bad for kids–when not safely secured in place
Most parents will quickly attest to the way TV’s captivating glow draws their kids in. While much has been made over the possible negative effects of too much TV time, especially for kids under 2, perhaps many are overlooking the … (Read more )
Category: New Research, Parenting
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