Two researchers at Duke University have published a draft study that raises questions about the academic value of giving students home computers and broadband internet access. Their study has led to a flurry of media coverage, with some reports trumpeting the study’s findings as evidence that efforts to close the digital divide are counterproductive. But [...]
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Digitally placing classmates’ heads onto other people’s bodies, leaving abusive messages on Facebook profiles, e-mailing X-rated images and inciting violence via text message are all part of the modern school bully’s arsenal, Chicago Public School officials say. But now new rules mean “cyberbullies” caught using cell phones or social networking websites such as MySpace or [...]
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A STRATFORD woman has been chosen by Rotary International to be a World Peace Scholar, to attend an intensive three month study programme in Bangkok and Cambodia. In June, next year, Mary Stanley heads for Bangkok, with 24 other world scholars, to study Peace and Conflict Resolution. MORE >>>
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