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There is, perhaps, no bigger name in American education than John Dewey, and he wrote, arguably, nothing more influential than Democracy and Education, which turns 100 years old this year. How has the book held up over the century, with its prescription for schools to use children's natural inclinations to both educate them and unite diverse people? How educationally and socially effective have those ideas been, and how lasting their influence? Join us as we reflect on 100 years of this seminal work.

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One element of the right to counsel has been decided by the Supreme Court. Trevor Burrus comments on the justices' opinions.

What's the first rule of fasting club? Talk about fasting all the time, apparently.

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In this week's news, an Olympic statement for Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova's doping hearing, Roger Federer on 2016 goals, and is this former No. 1 the most hated player in tennis?

Physicists turn to biomimicry to improve existing trace detection technologies

Jazz-rock album is inspired by particle physics

This weekend, take advantage of the best brunches London has to offer

This weekend, take advantage of the best brunches London has to offer. From steak and eggs to blueberry pancakes, you deserve a summertime treat...

This weekend, take advantage of the best brunches London has to offer. From steak and eggs to blueberry pancakes, you deserve a summertime treat...

This weekend, take advantage of the best brunches London has to offer. From steak and eggs to blueberry pancakes, you deserve a summertime treat...

View the full event here: https://www.cato.org/events/school-choice-regulation-friend-or-foe Since Milton Friedman, school choice proponents have argued that vouchers and other private choice programs would improve student performance, and nearly every "gold-standard" study has found they do — until now. Recent studies of Louisiana's voucher program have found that it actually reduced students' performance on standardized tests. Why? In this forum top experts will discuss several possible reasons for this... Читать дальше...

Because who doesn't love falafel?

Brits seeking sun in Spain and heavy bookings for a new high-end cruise ship, have helped Tui to offset a fall in demand for trips to terrorism-hit destinations, the package holiday giant said today.

The Tigers got off to a winning start over Southend Spartans with several new players impressing on debut.

Doing some home improvement, but you're hoping to avoid a trip to urgent care? These apps will help you with those DIY projects.

How a glimpse of the other side changes those who make it back.

Are humans hardwired to be violent? Maybe. The answer — and the very definition of violence within and between species, including our own — is evolving.

There are currently two new grassroots campaigns in support of Julian Assange, both dedicated to resolving the unwillingness of Britain and Sweden to follow the 5 February 2016 opinion of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.

FAA and industry leaders hold GA Safety Summit to continue momentum to reduce accidents.

Small unmanned aircraft owners can now complete the required registration process on the FAA’s easy-to-use website.

Sentencing reform could come this year, but sticking points remain. Kevin Ring of Families Against Mandatory Minimums comments.