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Kevin Costner's 'Yellowstone' fate addressed at top of S5B premiere

The fate of fictional Montana Gov. John Dutton -- played by Kevin Costner -- has finally been disclosed in the Season 5B premiere of "Yellowstone" that aired on Paramount Sunday night.




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Movie review: 'Gladiator II' entertains with epic violence, flamboyant acting

"Gladiator II" has even more crowd-pleasing combat events than the original and an operatic story showcasing flamboyant performances.




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Kevin Costner didn't know about 'Yellowstone' character's death until it aired

Kevin Costner says he didn't know about his "Yellowstone" character John Dutton's death until after the episode aired on Sunday.




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Watch: Disney+ teases 'Alien: Earth,' 'Andor' S2, 'Daredevil: Born Again' in 2025 preview

"Alien: Earth," "Andor" Season 2, "The Bear" Season 4, "Daredevil: Born Again" and other Disney+ and Hulu series will premiere in 2025.




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Why People Are More Bored Than Ever — Despite Endless Online Content (M)

Discover why more content isn’t solving your boredom but making it worse.




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This Severe Depression Therapy Is 2x More Effective Than Antidepressants Alone (M)

The therapy helps the brain work more efficiently and lifts depression.




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1 in 4 Adults Believe They Have ADHD — Are You Missing The Signs? (M)

The most common ADHD symptoms in adults are often different to those in children.




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This 1-Minute Trick Can Instantly Boost Focus — Even For The Highly Distracted (M)

You might be seconds away from regaining your focus with this scientifically backed method.




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An Everyday Sign of Vitamin D Deficiency

The study found that 68% were vitamin D deficient.




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Beyond Hallucinations, This Could Be Schizophrenia’s Most Devastating Symptom (M)

A surprising brain defect could hold the key to schizophrenia’s toughest symptoms.




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The Best Exercise For Brain Health Revealed By 98 Studies

Which types of exercise can help keep the brain healthy?



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How to make your cat happier — in 3 minutes | Nicky Trevorrow

There's a simple way to increase your cat's happiness, says animal behaviorist Nicky Trevorrow. She explains the importance of play for our feline friends — and for basically any species (looking at you, dog lovers!) — and shares specific, actionable strategies to boost your cat's mental and physical health.




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How quadratic funding could finance your dreams | Kevin Owocki

What if your $1 donation could result in a $100 contribution to a cause you believe in? That's the promise of quadratic funding: a new kind of crowdfunding model that uses math to distribute funds based on the number of contributors, rather than the amount given. Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki dives into the principles and pitfalls of this approach to philanthropy, where "many small donors are more powerful than one large donor."




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Everything is improvisation — including this TED Talk | Reggie Watts

In this ode to improvisation, musician and comedian Reggie Watts beatboxes, raps, loops his own rhythms and reflects upon the everyday power of turning the mundane into magic. After all, he says, we're all just making it up as we go along.




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How to fight (and win) an information war | Peter Pomerantsev

How do you reach people trapped in a reality shaped by propaganda? Exploring the dark psychology of disinformation, author and academic Peter Pomerantsev draws on lessons from a forgotten World War II operation to suggest strategies for cutting through misinformation and rebuilding trust in facts today.




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Yo! Have you ever seen a yo-yo dance like this? | Shu Takada

A six-time world yo-yo champion, Shu Takada is spinning his dreams into reality. Watch how he turns a humble pastime into a mesmerizing art form, blending yo-yo wizardry with dance and acrobatics.




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DeVos: Give Religious Groups Equal Consideration for Education Grants

The new U.S. Department of Education guidance creates a federal process for individuals and organizations to file complaints under the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.




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Teach New Content or Review Familiar Material? A Tough Call During Coronavirus Closures

Schools must make the critical decision whether to reinforce the learning that students have already done this year or introduce new content.




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Achievement, Grad Rate Among Tribal Students of Concern in Oregon

New report on Oregon's tribal students show they start out behind, miss more school, and are more likely to drop out.




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Feds: No Penalties for Nevada After Smarter Balanced Testing Woes Last Year

The state requested a waiver from the federal requirement in January. Failure to meet the 95-percent requirement can lead to funding penalties for states.




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Several States Propose Budget Cuts, Education Mostly Unharmed

Lawmakers in Michigan, Mississippi, North Dakota, and Utah have all gave previews this to their 2018 fiscal year budget proposals.




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Ohio lawmakers OK revamp of eligibility for school vouchers




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States Dependent on Natural Resources Face Tricky Path on K-12 Revenue

Governors in several natural resource-dependent states said recently they will have to continue to cut public education funding because prices for oil and coal have not rebounded.




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Nation Gets a 'C' on School Finance, Even as Economic Downturn Takes Hold

Wyoming once again takes the top spot in Quality Counts' annual ranking of the states on school finance, while 22 states receive grades between C-minus and D-minus.




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Nevada school district to consider reopening campuses




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Fever, symptom screening misses many coronavirus cases




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The Pandemic Is Raging. Here's How to Support Your Grieving Students

What do students who have experienced a loss need in the classroom? Brittany R. Collins digs into the science.




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Parents Are Watching Like Never Before. 'Trust Us' Isn't Enough

COVID-19 has revealed stark inequities, but education leaders should seize the moment to dismantle them, writes Sonja Brookins Santelises.




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My District Reversed Course on the Implicit Bias Training We Need. What Now?

The principal advice column takes on communicating district decisions you disagree with, optimizing virtual lunch bunches, and more.




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Ohio lawmakers OK revamp of eligibility for school vouchers




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Coronavirus Squeezes Supply of Chromebooks, iPads, and Other Digital Learning Devices

School districts are competing against each other for purchases of digital devices as remote learning expands to schools across the country.




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Deval Patrick, Obama Education Ally, Announces Presidential Run

A businessman, Patrick served two terms as governor of Massachusetts and has credited education with his own dramatic rise to success.




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Nation's Schools Get a 'C' Once Again, Even as Pandemic Turns Up the Heat

New Jersey leads the states on Quality Counts 2020’s summative rankings based on previous years’ data. But the annual report card shows plenty of work needed all around as the pressure mounts.




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DeVos Visits Kentucky School Recovering From Shooting

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on Wednesday visited a Kentucky high school that is recovering from a 2018 shooting to award additional grant money meant to aid its recovery efforts.




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State of the States: Education highlights from latest governor's address before the legislature.




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Educational technology advocates in Nevada would be happy just to maintain state funding levels for their cause, says Mark S. Knudson, the educational technology specialist for the state education department.




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School Choice Program's Funding Source Unlawful, Nevada High Court Rules

The decision was based on how the voucher-like program is financed, not on the program itself, which is unprecedented in its scope.




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Nevada Charter School Principal Wins 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award

Wendy Shirey, principal of Pinecrest Academy Horizon in Henderson, Nev., was awarded the $25,000 cash prize, which is known as the "Oscars of Teaching."




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At Pivotal Moment, Nevada State Education Chief, Deputies Resign

State Superintendent Steve Canavero resigned just two weeks before the state's legislative session was to begin, with more than 80 education-related proposals, including a new funding formula, is on the agenda.




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Texas and Nevada Lawmakers Overhaul States' Controversial School Funding Formulas

Several states this year sought to replace their funding formulas, a monumental fiscal and political feat, but only a handful of legislatures have been able to get proposals to their governors' desks.




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Nevada Ranks 50th on Quality Counts Annual Report Card

The state, which earned a D-plus, was weak on socioeconomic factors that can affect the educational environment, and also in the school finance area.




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Educational Opportunities and Performance in Nevada

This Quality Counts 2019 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.




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State Legislators Revamp Funding in Texas, Nevada

Several states this year sought to replace their funding formulas, a monumental fiscal and political feat, but only a handful of legislatures have been able to get proposals to their governors' desks.




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Educational Opportunities and Performance in Nevada

This Quality Counts 2020 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.




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Nevada school district to consider reopening campuses




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Nevada school district may cut jobs amid online learning




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Betsy DeVos Greenlights ESSA Plans for Nebraska and North Carolina

U.S. Ed Secretary DeVos has approved plans for 46 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Still waiting: California, Florida, Oklahoma, and Utah.




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The Art of Making Science Accessible and Relevant to All Students

Building science lessons around phenomena that students know equally and can see in their own lives is making the subject more relevant and interesting.