How Science Fiction Found Religion
There is a young man, different from other young men. Ancient prophecies foretell his coming, and he performs miraculous feats. Eventually, confronted by his enemies, he must sacrifice his own life—an ac...
UK: Contraception Commercials Could Be Aired for First Time
Advertisements offering advice on pregnancy -- including abortion -- could be allowed on British television and radio for the first time under proposed rule changes.As the rates of teenage pregnancy and the spr...
Twitter to Replace Victorian Literature
Primary school pupils could be taught to master Twitter instead of learning about the Victorians, under proposed changes to the curriculum.Sir Jim Rose, the former head of Ofsted, is due recommendations for upd...
Southern Baptist Call for More Evangelizing
The Southern Baptist Convention, which is launching a new national campaign to bring unbelievers to Jesus, is up against a major obstacle: motivating its own members to evangelize. But it may be the only effect...
Male Teachers Are in the Minority in Classrooms
Nearly one in 10 pupils at the Sunderland secondary school where Amer Sheikh works are from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds, and yet he is the only black teacher out of 100: "I'm constantly aware of...
Debate Focus Shifts Regarding Vaccine for Boys
When a vaccine designed to protect girls against a sexually transmitted virus arrived three years ago, the debate centered on one question: Would the shots make young girls more likely to have sex? Now the ...
New Political Study Center? Turn Right at Berkeley
If you’re interested in studying left-wing social movements like organized labor, civil rights or feminism, there are dozens of universities and colleges that have created special programs and research ce...
Classroom Tests, Handouts Carry Advertisements
Good morning, class, and welcome to U.S. history, brought to you by Molto Caldo Pizzeria. In a cash-strapped Idaho high school where signs taped near every light switch remind the staff to save electricity, an...
Economy Impacting College Choices
Nearly seven in 10 high school students say the struggling economy has affected where they applied to college this year, a survey out today shows. And yes, they are stressed about it. Most students will find o...
Turn Out the Lights & Let’s Celebrate: Earth Hour
It may not sound like a classic Saturday night blow-out, but at 8 p.m. on March 29, millions of people around the world will turn off their lights to celebrate Earth Hour.This event, sponsored by the WWF, a glo...