The Lifesaving Potential of Underwater Earthquake MonitorsThe seconds between the warning of an impending earthquake and the moment the quake hits can be the difference between life or death. In that time, automatic brakes can halt trains; people can duck for cover or rush for safety. But current warning… Mar 17 17March 17, 2017Article at The Atlantic
Choosing Between Shelter and SchoolThe Flatlands Family Residence is a shelter for homeless families that sits near the end of a subway line in Brooklyn next to a truck depot and across the street from an industrial air-conditioning business. Drawings made by the children who live… Dec 08 16December 08, 2016Article at The Atlantic
Assault-Rifle Camp for Kids, Courtesy of the American MilitaryKyle Holsclaw Jr. learned to shoot an AR-15 assault rifle competitively at the age of 16 while attending a clinic run by the U.S. Army. “It was a fantastic experience,” said Holsclaw, an experienced competitive target shooter who said he had never… Aug 07 16August 07, 2016Article at The Atlantic
Is Discipline Reform Really Helping Decrease School Violence?The allegations sound like a parent’s nightmare. Roughly two dozen children at New York City schools were hit, kicked, and bullied by fellow students while administrators stood by, according to a recent class-action lawsuit. “The data we have seen… Jun 28 16June 28, 2016Article at The Atlantic
When Lead Affects LearningParents in Newark are wondering whether their children have been exposed to dangerous amounts of lead. Since early March, more than half of the 67 district schools have tested positive for high lead levels in the drinking water, and documents shows… Apr 09 16April 09, 2016Article at The Atlantic
