EQUINOX? More like Equinot – Equinox means “equal night”, and while it’s not far off, it’s technically not true. Enter Equilux – the brief moment in time twice each year with “equal light” in both hemispheres. And now you know just in time to show off to your friends. Did you know that the Sun’s light shines differently on Earth at different times of […]
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Learning Snacks – The Jewish High Holy Days
THE JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAYS are a 10-day period of prayer and penitence beginning with Rosh Hashanah, the Day of Awe, the Jewish New Year, and ending with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. During this sacred time of reflection and repentance, Jews around the world attend special services, gather with friends and families for ritual meals, and […]
Learning Snacks – Resources for Distance Learning
EQUAL ACCESS – Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the classroom has been moving more and more online. But not every student has access to a computer and/or high-speed internet. Should schools be providing students with a laptop and access to the internet? What do you think? S O C I A L D I S T A N C I N G – To slow the spread of the […]
Learning Snacks – Women’s Equality Day
WOMEN AND THE WAGE GAP – According to census data, women make a lot less than men do on average. That is especially true when it comes to Black women. Join Cherita Ellens, President and CEO of Women Employed, as she discusses the reasons behind the wage gap and ways to close it here. DRESS CODES, CODED FOR SEXISM? – Many people argue that […]
Learning Snacks – Internet Security
PRIVATE PEOPLE – The internet lets us easily connect with each other and meet new people and groups based on our interests, locations, or searches. Unfortunately, it also leaves our personal information vulnerable. How did we get to this point and what’s in store for the future? Off Book takes a look. YOU AND THE ELECTRONIC FRONTIER – Are you confident that your privacy is […]
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