Study shows classroom laptops can improve reading skills

"Classroom laptops have positive effects on learning, according to a study which argues they help students learn everything from reading to independence. The results come from a study of classroom laptop use conducted by Berlin's Humboldt University. "It was especially...

Stinky Sneakers Turned into Running Tracks

" An international program that turns old, stinky sneakers into gym floors, running tracks and playground surfaces is expanding in Vernon Hills. The village's public works department this week became a year-round collection point for the Reuse-A-Shoe recycling program,...