After transforming part of a fast food restaurant in Illinois with milder music and lighting, researchers found that customers ate 18 percent fewer calories than other people in the unmodified part of the restaurant. more
Why more and more companies are prioritizing staff over customers and shareholders. more
What would our lives look like if we consciously brought the value of taking care, of nurturing to the fore? How would aligning ourselves with that single focus impact our lives and the lives of others? more
Rather than destroy an old piano, the instrument can be donated to charities like schools and camps, or even to artists. more
Increasing time in school is one of the best ways to narrow the achievement gap between rich and poor students, education advocates say. more
An article about how friendships change as you get older motivated readers to write about their own. more
Author and teacher Jean Houston on the development of human potential and the rise of the feminine. more
Teachers often wish students could spend a day in their shoes, especially the more difficult students. Beth Fertig reports on two teachers who got their wish when they experimented with a program to improve classroom behavior. more
A decade ago, Australia nearly topped the charts when it came to teaching children to read. Although Australia has fallen in more recent international rankings, its reputation has helped one company dominate the New York City market in on-the-job teacher training. more
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The United States presidential elections are tomorrow. more
