A Missouri publisher has released a coloring book that teaches kids the origins and values of the Tea Party. The publisher and author, Wayne Bell, said that he has already sold thousands. (via the Guardian)
Education
Where Are America’s Smartest Cities?
And let’s be honest: if you need to ask the question, you clearly don’t live in one of them.
Should College Bars Use Breathalyzers?
Bars near the University of Illinois have found a high-tech way to keep students safe.
Happy Banned Books Week!
It’s easy to take the 1st Amendment for granted.
Texas Doesn’t Want ‘Pro-Islam Bias’ in Their History
Deeming that history texts with a “pro-Islam/anti-Christian bias” should not be tolerated in Texas’ schools, the Texas Board of Education passed a resolution yesterday that requires publishers to follow their guidelines. (via AOL News)
Holy Slash! The Top 10 Punctuation Marks
Yes, it’s National Punctuation Day, which means NewsFeed is counting down our favorite punctuation marks. Come with us into a wonderful world of typography and proper grammar!
How Much Does America Know About the Constitution?
In case you didn’t know, today is Constitution Day, which we celebrate that document that has been America’s law of the land since 1787, and over which we have fought, grappled, waged huge, expensive courtroom battles, …
The Other College Rankings: Most Dangerous U.S. Campuses
Forget acceptance and matriculation rates, or student to professor ratio. Give us the arsons, assault and robberies record.
White House Tabs Community Colleges for New Education Summit
For U.S. President Barack Obama, it’s a firm expectation.
Barack Obama: Commander in Chief and Children’s Book Author
Is this a move to grab the influential under-12 demographic in the midterms?
Want a Post-Grad Job? Go to State School
It’s not just Ivy Leaguers who are in high demand after college.
University Plans Social-Media Blackout Week
Could you survive a week without Facebook? One university is giving it a try.