New Horizons: Nasa waits for signal from Ultima Thule probe
Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is due to fly past the most distant object ever explored in the Solar System. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Tk2vNU
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Dr Hook's Ray Sawyer dies aged 81
The singer, who was known for his distinctive eye patch and cowboy hat, has died aged 81. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2SsMlBF
Tech Stocks Have Taken A Beating This Year, And The Effects Have Been Far-Reaching
After many years of flying high, mighty tech stocks have come tumbling down because of regulatory worries and slow growth. Their bad year affects companies that seemingly have nothing to do with tech. from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2Swrzkr
Jimmy Osmond treated for stroke
The pop star was diagnosed after coming off stage following a pantomime performance. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2F1J89h
The immune system's fountain of youth
Helping the immune system clear away old cells in aging mice helped restore youthful characteristics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SsnzBF
Parkland school shooting survivors' anger at Louis CK routine
Survivors of the Florida school shooting hit out after the comic poked fun at them in a stand-up set. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2GNMaQ4
Syria conflict: Trump slows down troop withdrawal
The US president confirms reports that the withdrawal of US forces will be slower than he promised. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2TeFz2q
Teacher: Comic strips can engage, inspire students
Comic strips can help students understand complicated topics by immersing them in the story visually and verbally, according - More - from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SuJvw7
School leader plans for success in 2019
Starr Sackstein, a New York school leader and author, writes that helping her team accomplish their goals is her main respons - More - from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Aka5AQ
Student's game to be available on Google Play
A Wisconsin high-school student, who was a finalist in Google's nationwide "Change the Game" contest, will have her game feat - More - from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SuJsQX
Strikes planned for many districts in 2019
Teachers in some states are planning to strike in early 2019 over issues related to pay, class size, testing and more. - More - from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AmS5pI
Teachers are quitting at unprecedented rates
Public-school educators, including teachers, quit at a rate of 83 per 10,000 during the first 10 months of 2018, according to - More - from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2SuJpVh
D.C. area schools report unpaid meal debt
K-12 students in the Washington, D.C., area owe nearly $500,000 for unpaid school meals, according to an analysis by The Wash - More - from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Aka4gg
How Prodigy Helped More Texas Students Succeed
Like educators in schools across the United States, math teachers in the Texas school system are under pressure to help stude - More - from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Stprdv
Best of 2018: Level up your classroom assessments
Meaningful measures provide ongoing, learner-specific feedback that excites and engages students toward continued growth. - More - from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2AmuNQy
SmartBrief will not publish Jan. 1
In observance of New Year's Day, SmartBrief will not publish Tuesday. Publication will resume Wednesday. from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Sr3qfa
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.
Freya Stark, explorer and writer from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2ApBDVp
US senator Elizabeth Warren takes step toward presidential run
The US Democratic senator announces she has set up an exploratory committee to consider a 2020 bid. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2s3Y6Tz
US zoo intern fatally attacked by lion in North Carolina
Alexandra Black, 22, had recently graduated and started working at the centre only 10 days before. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2EXJcWs
Drone to watch over New Year celebration in New York
The NYPD will use camera-equipped drones to watch over New Year's Eve celebrations. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CHUA7m
Brexit: US ambassador to UK Johnson warns on trade deal
Donald Trump's offer on trade cannot happen if the PM's Brexit deal goes through, says Woody Johnson. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2RukV0O
Lady Gaga's Las Vegas residency debut is 'bizarre and beautiful'
She begins her two-year residency by playing Just Dance on a keytar in mid-air. Read the reviews. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2BV4eCe