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Online quizzes now shooting down black helicopter myths

Angel Gonzalez
6.4.2013
  • The Cincinnati Enquirer has created the nifty quiz “How much do you know about the Common Core” to educate readers, while shooting down Common Core misconceptions.
  • With the increase of technology such as iPads and mobile devices, some school leaders and parents are encouraging students to limit technology use and spend more time reading or playing outdoors. 
  • Students in some Ohio schools could soon report bullies via text message as part of a new initiative by Blackboard.
  • A few school districts across the country, including two middle schools in Hamilton City School District (Butler County), have started separating boys and girls during lunch periods and recess in an effort to improve behavior.
Tags: Butler County Common Core Ohio

Angel Gonzalez is a Program and Research Associate at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Previously serving as an intern, he is continuing his work in assisting with projects and research in the Ohio offices. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University with B.S. in International Relations and Politics, Angel worked as English teacher for the Peace Corps in Chongqing…

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