The science of reading, beyond phonics

Key points: Schools across the country have been shifting their reading strategies to incorporate knowledge and best practices they have learned from the science of reading. More than 30 states have written legislation that requires schools to utilize scientifically researched instructional strategies. The largest change most states will see as a result is a dramatic

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25 Products That’ll Teach You New Things

Popular items from this list: HuffPost and its publishing partners receive a share from retailers on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. A beginner’s guide to calligraphy that’s thorough and specific about technique and ink types Promising review: “I’ve tried several instructional books on hand lettering. This book is the best by

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Could AI transform science itself?

Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the <audio> element. “By amplifying human intelligence, AI may cause a new Renaissance, perhaps a new phase of the Enlightenment,” Yann LeCun, one of the godfathers of modern artificial intelligence (AI), suggested earlier this year. AI can already

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