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Montgomery schools weigh cellphone ban after mixed reviews for pilot

By Nicole Asbury        Washington Post Feb 22 2025 Montgomery County school leaders may decide this spring whether to ban cellphone use by all students during the day, saying a pilot requiring the devices to be stored in backpacks or pouches at 11 schools received mixed response……

General Stanley McChrystal calls for national service campaign to “bring young Americans together”

July 1, 2019 / 9:33 AM EDT / CBS News Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal led U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan during his long military career. He was in charge of Joint Special Operations Command, the nation’s premiere military counter-terrorism…..

Bringing back Buckley: A conservative’s call for national service

By Monique Marie Hamm June 13, 2014 5:00 pm Washington Examiner Former Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal delivered a speech on the Gettysburg Battlefield last Wednesday calling for a universal national service program. It would give all U.S. citizens a chance to…..

Why AmeriCorps is a program conservatives should love

by Joel Berg, opinion contributor – 03/20/17 9:00 AM ET The Hill AmeriCorps is the conservative program that conservatives love to hate. AmeriCorps, a domestic Peace Corps, is a federally funded program that provides modest living allowances and college aid…..

7 Learning Myths Your Students Probably Believe

Daniel Leonard February 14, 2025 Edutopia From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that talent beats persistence, these common myths can hinder student learning. Here’s how teachers can help.By Daniel LeonardFebruary 14, 20256 Misinformation is having a moment—again. At Meta, the…..

My 9-year-old quits when activities get too hard. How do I help her?

Column by Meghan Leahy  Washington Post Feb 13th 2025 Dear Meghan: My daughter is 9 and is generally a great kid. However, for years I’ve noticed she has a very low tolerance for frustration or failure. When trying something new, if she can’t immediately master it, she…..

The case for national service

David Ignatius Washington Post November 27 2014 At Thanksgiving, Americans think about the spirit of community that animates the country at its best. But in a year characterized by so much political and racial discord, you have to wonder whether…..

Keeping your inner peace- Meditate

Sally Quinn Washington Post February 4th 2025 I woke up the morning of Nov. 6 with a sinking feeling. Turning on both my phone and TV, I learned to my shock that Donald Trump had been elected. I was in denial for…..

Hope as the antidote

[This article is part of the 2024 Trends Report] It’s easy to feel discouraged about the persistent onslaught of difficulties in the world today, whether these be personal circumstances or social issues. Psychologists, some of whom have a close-up view…..

Gallup Poll in 2013-12 years ago

KEY FINDINGS FROM THE GALLUP STUDENT POLL GALLUP Student Poll National Cohort Fall 2012 USA Overall Data The Gallup Student Poll is a brief measure of hope, engagement, and wellbeing. The poll taps into the hearts and minds of American…..