Walking beats sitting for university students

Walking classrooms are better for not only for students' physical health, but classroom engagement, a study shows. What began in a response to a physical activity challenge for the computer science faculty at one university has become a study in how education and fitness can be combined to improve both physical well-being, and classroom discussions. Read More:

6 Unforgettable Train Trips in the U.S

Train travel offers families so much more than merely an alternative to driving. The most memorable train trips deliver both fabulous scenery and a dose of Americana you just can’t appreciate through the windows of a car | Read More: Best Train Trips for Families|

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A Powerful Film About Education in America:
The new film, “Waiting for Superman,” is an important contribution to the national conversation about America’s education system. Like “An Inconvenient Truth,” another film by director Davis Guggenheim, deals with a complex and politically-charged topic in a clear and compelling way.