My job as a teacher is to help students learn, not to use extrinsic motivation to get them to work, writes Miriam Plotinsky.

When teachers use more praise and fewer reprimands in the classroom, it seems to help students stay on-task and behave better, according to a new study.

While schools are closed to coronavirus, districts are putting together a patchwork of lessons for students to do at home. But districts’ expectations for what students can accomplish at home vary widely, according to parents.

Castilla y León made an impressive start to their bid for a second UEFA Regions' Cup title as two goals from Roberto García Puente set them on course for a 4-1 victory.

Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210.”

Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210

Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210.”

Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210

Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210.

Monday 13 January: Royals’ family meeting

This week, our resident cartoonist turned his pen on the Coronavirus outbreak, Bernie Sanders rising popularity in the United States and the battle for an SNP seat at Holyrood.

This week, our resident cartoonist turned his pen on the Coronavirus outbreak, bullying claims surrounding the home secretary and Scotland making in to the world list of top beaches.

Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210

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While schools are closed to coronavirus, districts are putting together a patchwork of lessons for students to do at home. But districts’ expectations for what students can accomplish at home vary widely, according to parents.

A five-part series on mistakes made by school administrators is wrapped-up today with commentaries from Dr. Lynell Powell, Stuart Ablon, Alisha Pollastri, Diane Mora and many comments from readers

High school teacher Kateryna Haggerty explains how visual aids in her classroom help her English-language learner students write more confidently.

The American Academy of Pediatrics prioritized detection of mental illness in children presenting to emergency departments (ED) by using standardized clinical tools. Only a minority of ED physicians indicate that they use evidence-based screening methods to assess mental health concerns.

This study presents the psychometrics of the HEADS ED (home, education, activities/peers, drugs/alcohol, suicidality, emotions/behavior, discharge resources), a brief, standardized screening tool for pediatric EDs. This tool ensures key information is obtained for decision-making, determining acuity level, and areas of need. (Read the full article)

The Global Trigger Tool uses a sampling methodology to identify and measure harm rates. It has been shown to effectively detect adverse events when applied in the adult environment, but it has never been evaluated in a pediatric setting.

The Global Trigger Tool can be used in the pediatric inpatient environment to measure adverse safety events. We detected a 2 to 3 times higher harm rate than previously found with different metrics in this setting. (Read the full article)

To prevent asthma exacerbations, asthma guidelines recommend ongoing monitoring of patients’ asthma symptoms to promote timely adjustments of therapy to achieve and maintain optimal control. Existing tools, validated for ongoing monitoring, have significant limitations in children.

Our study established longitudinal validation of the Asthma Symptom Tracker, a novel tool designed for use by children or their parents to facilitate ongoing monitoring of patients’ asthma symptoms and proactive medical decision-making to prevent acute exacerbations. (Read the full article)

Studies assessing the accuracy of brief screening tools for postpartum depression have been conducted among adult women; however, no similar validation studies have been conducted among adolescent mothers. Accurate and valid brief depression screening tools are needed for adolescent mothers.

We found that the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and 2 subscales, the EPDS-7 and EPDS-2, are highly accurate at identifying postpartum depression among adolescent mothers. In pediatric settings with limited time and resources, these brief scales have potential to be used as effective depression screening tools. (Read the full article)

Concussions in youth are a common injury evaluated in the emergency department (ED). Early recognition and active management of this mild traumatic brain injury are important to safe recovery. Tools to assess and manage concussion in the ED are lacking.

Acute Concussion Evaluation tools, modified for ED use, improved reported follow-up with primary care or concussion specialists and adherence to recommendations. Barriers to follow-up remain and the importance of ongoing outpatient management should be stressed. (Read the full article)

Oral vaccine responses are low in children from less-developed countries perhaps as a result of intestinal dysbiosis. New high-throughput DNA-based methods allow characterization of intestinal microbiota as a predictor of vaccine responses.

High abundance of stool Actinobacteria, including Bifidobacterium, was associated with higher responses to oral and parenteral vaccines and a larger thymus in Bangladeshi infants. Conversely, high abundance of Clostridiales, Enterobacteriales, and Pseudomonadales was associated with neutrophilia and lower vaccine responses. (Read the full article)

Harm occurs at a high rate in adult inpatient populations. One single-center study, applying an adult-based surveillance tool, suggests that a pediatric inpatient population also has a high rate of harm.

Harm occurred frequently in 6 freestanding children’s hospitals. Identification and understanding of the harm is the first step to making necessary improvements and to preventing future harm. (Read the full article)

A previous multivariable statistical model, using individual patient data, estimated the probability of abusive head trauma based on the presence or absence of 6 clinical features: rib fracture, long-bone fracture, apnea, seizures, retinal hemorrhage, and head or neck bruising.

The model performed well in this validation, with a sensitivity of 72.3%, specificity of 85.7%, and area under the curve of 0.88. In children <3 years old with intracranial injury plus ≥3 features, the estimated probability of abuse is >81.5%. (Read the full article)

The National Math and Science Initiative's new tool aims to help the field look for patterns in STEM data, so educators and policy folks can fill in holes.

Investment consultant, Andre Tuck, tackles the question of investment strategy.

Our judgments and biases are preventing students, and adults, from succeeding, and here are seven examples of when that happens.

Just like grocery stores offer free food samples, technology companies, such as VoiceThread, offer free accounts for educators who want to try their products.

The Newseum in Washington has just launched Decision 2012: Exploring Elections and the Media, an online resource for teaching about the presidential campaign and election.

Email marketing software offers quick and easy tools that can help you grow your business, and we've tested the best of them.

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Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are common; some cases require timely referral and treatment to prevent complications. We developed and validated a reliable instrument for timely and adequate referral of patients with IH to experts by nonexpert primary physicians.

Elizabeth Stringer Keefe, Becky Shiring, Katie Robinson, Dr. Sonny Magana and Dr. Monica Burns contribute their suggestions on using tech to differentiate instruction.

This list looks at seven top South African products disrupting the traditional way of doing finance.

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STATE-OF-THE-ART REVIEW ARTICLES

Many investors do not fully understand the tax incentive and structure of a Section 12J venture capital investment, according to a managing director involved in this sector.

Perhaps there were some who had hoped for a dossier of lurid juiciness.

A survey of educators around the country found that many reported looking up interventions on their own, when they really wanted more formal training, a survey found.

Researchers examined nearly 22,000 pieces of class work in hundreds of schools. More than 70 percent of those assignments were below grade level, according to a new report from a teacher-training group.

Innovative professional development initiatives infuse technology with in-person learning to enhance learning experiences for teachers.

Instructions for using the new Alternative Grade Calculator and Request Tool in LionPATH are now available for undergraduates and students enrolled in the Graduate School.

Visual Art Studies program seniors Andrea Regalbuto and Gary Weyandt are showcasing their respective exhibitions “Flap/Flutter” and “MEDIAted” online via websites, Instagram, and virtual exhibits.

If you want to make hands-free calls while driving or just need your hands for other tasks, you need a solid Bluetooth headset. Here are our top-rated models in a wide range of prices and designs.

Security expert Max Eddy explains how Apple banning an app used by pro-democracy protesters shows how even the best consumer security polices fail when there's a lack of will to enforce them appropriately.

Whether you're looking for a rugged, take-anywhere speaker for the beach or a multi-room sound system, here are some of the best Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speakers you can buy (along with advice on picking the right one).

Nebraska's education department released an interactive instructional materials map last week, showing what curricula districts have adopted for English-language arts, math, and K-8 science.

It's no secret that music is a great motivator for working out. Before you lace up your kicks and head out to the track, trail, or treadmill, check out the best wireless headphones we've tested for powering your run.

On Wednesday, I'll be publishing the 2020 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, so I want to take a few moments today to explain the purpose of those rankings.

The most interesting part of this disruptive market is that as consumers’ media consumption habits are evolving, brands are seeking better technology to target them with relevant content and occasions.

A new phrase in marketing which started in the US a few years back is now catching on in India as well.