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(Science Daily)

Field trips, TV shows and other extracurricular activities may vastly improve students' understanding of science, according to a new report by a committee of the National Research Council. "Contrary to the pervasive idea that schools are responsible for addressing the scientific knowledge needs of society, the reality is that schools cannot act alone," the report states. "Society must better understand and draw on the full range of science learning experiences to improve science education."  Read more...  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090114114934.htm

by Linda Hirshman

Looks like the Obama administration is finally remembering who most of its voters were: women. During the early rollout of the Obama jobs program, all the talk was of roads, bridges, and alternative fuel. And as many people quickly noticed, that plan might as well have had the old boys' club sign posted to it: NO GIRLS ALLOWED.  Read more...  http://www.slate.com/id/2208521/