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Talented and Gifted Learning: Where's the Diversity?
Beginning in early elementary grades, TAG programs separate student peers for the sake of individualized learning initiatives. Though the ideology is sound, the reality is often a monotone, unattractive look at contemporary American public schools.
11BLACK VOICES
36 Little Hacks That Will Make Parenting So Much Easier
1. Bathe your child in a laundry basket so that their toys don't float away. Read more on BuzzFeed
21PARENTING
Cyprus Bank Levy Shakes Europeans' Faith In Savings
"We must all together raise a shield to protect the peoples (of Europe) from Ms Merkel's criminal strategy," said Tsipras
19BUSINESS
How An Illinois Mom Converted To Islam And Found Peace And Joy During Her Very First Hajj
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34RELIGION
New Queer-Inclusive Series Aims To 'Pop Political Bubbles,' Creator Says
In "Bagdad, Florida," complicated love can be found in a hopeless place.
4QUEER VOICES
How Sleep Affects Morality
If we want people to make carefully-considered moral choices, and if we want them to spot unethical behavior in others, then sleep needs to be a priority.
3HEALTHY LIVING
The Entirety Of Broadway Wants You To Get Out And Vote Today
“It’s our time tonight to get loud."
37ARTS & CULTURE
Mashed Potato Strategies
Today's mashed potatoes are the glue that holds any feast together -- we'd just rather they didn't taste like glue.
18FOOD & DRINK
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell: ‘Donald Trump Will Be, Must Be Impeached’
“Michael Cohen is facing substantial prison time for those same crimes. And Donald Trump is facing, what?”
27MEDIA
Could The Electoral College Dump Trump? Dems' Dangerous Wishes
Could the Electoral College act to vote for Hillary Clinton, who won and continues to expand a lead in the popular vote, and
6POLITICS
8 Best Chain Hotels You've (Probably) Never Heard of -- But Will Love
Chain hotels often get a bad rap. Admittedly, some of them, with uninspired beige decor, industrial carpeting, and airline-quality breakfasts, have earned it. But they're not all that way.
13TRAVEL
WATCH: Goals Keep Coming For Ecuador Star
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17SPORTS
Donald Trump To Begin Fundraising 'Right Away'
His general election campaign is expected to cost around $1 billion.
6POLITICS
Trump Calls For Death Penalty For Uzbek Immigrant Charged In New York City Attack
The suspect faces two charges, one of which carries the death penalty if the government chooses to seek it.
6POLITICS
It Is NOT All Farm to Table
Chef advocates of farm to table cuisine should be continually making the point that their version of sourcing (local, sustainable, organic etc.) makes the food taste better.
33TASTE
Conan O'Brien Just Had To Advertise During James Comey's Hearing
So tacky, so hilarious -- and so made up.
30COMEDY
Starbucks 'Google Offers' Deal: Half Price Gift Cards Will Benefit 'Create Jobs For USA' Fund
Check out CBS' interview with Schultz' about the fund below: Flickr photo by koalazymonkey Google Offers subscribers will
15MONEY
Choose Happiness: Listen to Your Happiness GPS
What is my foundation? When do I feel at my best and am I aligning myself with people and situations that help support me? I knew that the "happiness GPS" inside me was telling me to make a choice.
24IMPACT
Dozens Of California Towns Have Childhood Lead Poisoning Rates Higher Than Flint’s
The CDC says a public health response is warranted.
25GREEN
Reince Priebus Says A Hillary Clinton Presidency Would Be Tainted
"She may have committed serious crimes," the GOP chairman said.
6POLITICS
Garrison Keillor's Former Station Reports He Was Fired For More Than Touching A Woman's Back
An investigation reveals allegations of misconduct going back to 1998.
27MEDIA
Disability Advocates Arrested At Rob Portman's Columbus Office
Police said 15 people were arrested after they allegedly blocked medics from responding to a call in the building.
6POLITICS
Is Sleeping In A Bra Good Or Bad For You?
Similarly, Guth warns of an ill fit. "Certainly no bra or breast support should be so tight that it constricts or blocks
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Video: Carol Dweck On The Power Of 'Yet'
This one little word, says world-renowned Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, has the power to inspire your child to do incredible
21PARENTING
How Email Is Swallowing Our Lives
One day several zillion years from now, when aliens from a faraway planet try to make sense of our long-defunct civilization
10WELLNESS
20 Years After Oklahoma City Bombing, Words Still Matter
Much has been done since then to increase security and safety around federal buildings. Sadly, there has been no such progress in eliminating the types of anti-government sentiments that drove domestic terrorists Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols to target federal government employees on that fateful day.
6POLITICS
Moving The Fence Around Marriage: The Conscience Of A Catholic Senator
For state Sen. Debbie Regala of Tacoma, only the venue has changed. Crossing the parking lot shared by St. Leo Church and
4QUEER VOICES
Debunking the Myths About Boys and Emotions
Yet scientists are discovering that what society says about men's (and boys') social and emotional abilities is simply not true, and that cultivating their natural capacity for emotional attunement and relationships is critical to their overall well-being. But we need to start when they're young.
38EDUCATION
The Potential Political Implications Of Rolling Stone's UVA Rape Controversy
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32WOMEN
Myths About Homosexuality Fuel Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Bill
The belligerent rhetoric directed at anyone who does not seem straight is neither innovative nor specific to Uganda. For years politicians and pundits from the U.S. to Malawi have spread the notion that gay people "recruit" children and that pedophilia and homosexuality are linked.
4QUEER VOICES
Entire Russian Team Banned From Participating In Paralympic Games
"it is our responsibility to ensure fair competition, so that athletes can have confidence that they are competing on a level playing field."
17SPORTS
Marco Rubio Selling #NeverTrump Swag Despite Saying He Could Support Donald Trump
Never say never!
6POLITICS
Merry Christmas, HuffPosters!
Merry Christmas, HuffPosters! As is our tradition, we have stuffed our Featured Blog Post stocking with a line-up of holiday inspired offerings. I am spending Christmas in Hawaii with my daughters, my sister, and my ex-husband -- reflecting on the year gone by and following my own advice on reducing holiday stress (if you missed it, you can read the post here). And I am continuing another personal tradition: spending more time today on HuffPost's Impact and Good News sections, celebrating those committed to making things better, than on our Politics section, fuming over those who are making things worse. I'm also filled with gratitude and counting my blessings, which, along with my family, include our incredible HuffPost community -- our HuffPost team, our bloggers, our commenters, and all of our readers. You have been the greatest gift of all.
10WELLNESS
The Power of the Pen: Boosting Happiness, Health and Productivity
Although writing about trauma is uncomfortable in the short run, after approximately two weeks, the costs disappear and the benefits emerge -- and they last.
10WELLNESS
Recipe Of The Day: Fish Sandwich
Extra crispy and topped with an herb remoulade.
18FOOD & DRINK
9 Quotes That Will Help Your Friend With Work-Life Balance
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16GOOD NEWS
Beer Facts And How It Saved The World (INFOGRAPHIC)
And other brewing trivia.
18FOOD & DRINK
Iranian Men Don Women's Hijabs To Challenge Compulsory Veiling Law
“I sincerely want my wife to be able to live in an Iran where she is the one who can determine what she can wear.”
9THE WORLDPOST
33 Phrases To Stop Your Toddler's Tantrums
Here are some parenting phrases that can help increase a toddler's cooperation and reduce tantrums. The delivery of these lines usually goes better with a smile or goofy face.
1PARENTS
New Study: Common Over-the-Counter Drugs May Reduce Spread of Cancer
A new study reveals that the spread of cancer may be reduced with common over-the-counter drugs.
10WELLNESS
Fiji's Hidden "Bachelorette" Paradise
As my daughter, husband and I stepped off the plane at the tiny Savusavu airport in Fiji, the first thing I saw was a couple of cows tethered to a post.
13TRAVEL
Feds Want To Know Why Android Updates Are So Slow
AT&T, Samsung and Verizon are under the microscope.
14TECH
Underwater Hotels: Five Things You Need To Know (PHOTOS)
You thought water-skiing and snorkeling were cool? Guests at Poseidon can take submarine piloting lessons and explore the
13TRAVEL
Hillary Clinton’s Platform: Blame Russia
Thank God for Russia – otherwise Hillary Clinton would have to address insensitive questions about the Trans-Pacific Partnership and her bankrupt foreign policy.
6POLITICS
Watching Donald Trump Sing 'Despacito' Is Weirdly Mesmerizing
This will get you feeling some kind of way.
30COMEDY
Jed Allan, ' Beverly Hills 90210' And Soap Opera Star, Dead At 84
"90210" co-star Ian Ziering, who played the son of Jed Allan's Rush Sanders, said "he was a great guy to work with."
20ENTERTAINMENT
Pistorius Walks On Stumps In Court In Bid To Avoid Jail
Oscar Pistorius shuffled without his prosthetic legs through a Pretoria court on Wednesday to demonstrate how vulnerable
9THE WORLDPOST
Man Rigged Front Door To Try To Electrocute His Pregnant Wife, Police Say
The suspect also prematurely changed his relationship status on Facebook to "widowed."
29CRIME
The Conundrum of Corporation and Nation
Either we lessen the dominance of big American corporations over American politics. Or we increase their allegiance and responsibility to America. It has to be one or the other. Americans can't thrive within a political system run largely by big American corporations -- organized to boost their share prices but not boost America.
6POLITICS
Jewish Groups Cancel High Holidays Call With Trump Over Charlottesville Comments
In a statement, the groups accused Trump of emboldening "those who advocate anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia.”
6POLITICS
How a Woman Over 40 Can Look Great With a Wardrobe That Is Age Appropriate
Ladies, let's be honest with each other: It is tough out there for women over 40, 50, 60 and beyond to know how to put together a clothing wardrobe that will be flattering and age appropriate.
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley To Diet Advice From Agent: 'Go F**k Yourself!'
Yet Rosie is hopeful for today's rising class of models. Thanks to an increase in press coverage, not to mention their own
0STYLE & BEAUTY
10 Things Not To Say To An NICU Mom
My son spent 76 days in NICU. It was devastating. And here's what added insult to injury: 1. "What did you do?" Read more
21PARENTING
The Power Of Letting Go Of Your Need For Control
I often end up erroneously attempting to force outcomes or results in the name of being "responsible" or "powerful," when what is usually really driving me is fear and control (hence the struggling/suffering). Can you relate in any way?
10WELLNESS
Space Virtual Reality Will Soon Let You Experience Orbiting Earth
"Anyone will have the opportunity to sit down and put on any VR headset and be immediately immersed in the majestic beauty of space."
23SCIENCE
Good Habits Live Long
My identity and story are built on passions and habits. For example, something in my mind and body prevents me from falling asleep without reading the hard copy of the front page of The New York Times every night.
38EDUCATION
Sleep Learning May Be Possible: Study
This held true even after the study participants woke up, too -- when they were awake, the researchers played the tones for
10WELLNESS
America Needs to Change Its Failed Iraq-Iran Policy
Preaching democratic values while engaging in supporting undemocratic and repressive regimes has never enhanced American credibility, and it has rarely been a successful security tactic in the long term.
12WORLDPOST
Study Shows America Has Become More Tolerant Of Every Group -- Except One
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11BLACK VOICES
Obama Urges Americans Not To See Country As Entering An Era Of Divisions
“As painful as this week has been, I firmly believe that America is not as divided as some have suggested."
6POLITICS
This Real Hoverboard Takes A Flying Step Forward
Too bad they're not planning a consumer model.
14TECH
5 Ways To Support The Black LGBTQ Community In Times Of Uncertainty
When you hear LGBTQ and black, what do you think about? RuPaul? Drag queens? The new song by CupcakKe? Is it your favorite
4QUEER VOICES
The 10 Best US Beaches Where You Can Drink (Legally)
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13TRAVEL
Wedding Flowers: Expert Michael Gaffney Shares Tips For DIY Brides (VIDEO)
If you're a DIY bride, you've probably already added "arrange wedding flowers" to your to-do list. New York School of Flower
26WEDDINGS
Obama To Visit A Mosque For The First Time As President
The visit comes after he called for Muslim Americans to help fight extremism.
6POLITICS
SEC: Colleges Can't Take Transfers With Past Of Serious Misconduct Or Sexual Assault
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41COLLEGE
Festival Style for Moms
The family festival requires clothes that can be barfed on, bottoms that won't show your ladyparts on the scrambler, a bag that can hold sippy cups and shoes that give you the ability to move quickly through crowds chasing runners.
0STYLE & BEAUTY
10 Iconic Food Brands That Are Often Mispronounced
As daunting as it may seem, remember, we’re all in this together, regardless of whether it’s “Ree-sees” or “Ree-sus.”
33TASTE
10 Questions to Ask About Senators and Sexism in the Workplace (Or Why the Daniel Inouye Revelation Was a Red Herring)
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently released Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change the World, "a playbook for women who want to step up, whether in Congress or the boardroom or the local PTA." It's both a call to action for women and a personal memoir.
32WOMEN
The Crawling King Snake, The Wicked Pickett, And Other Echoes From The Ruins Of Detroit's Musical Past (PHOTOS)
It's easy to understand why the citizens of Detroit may feel offended by the large amount of attention that is paid to their abandoned factories, stores and homes. It must seem like there are people coming from all over the globe to trade on a city's agony.
13TRAVEL
The Sad, Sad Truth About Frozen Yogurt
So how to make sense of a confusing label? Here's Nestle's rule: "If it has more than five ingredients, or you don’t recognize
10WELLNESS
Investigators Still Baffled By Polio-Like Illness In California Children
"Although poliovirus has been eradicated from most of the globe, other viruses can also injure the spine, leading to a polio
10WELLNESS
A Repeal Toward Silence?
There was a time when I didn’t consider myself a political activist. I was content to let others do the work, to let others
6POLITICS
9 Mind-Blowing Liquor Myths Debunked
We've been able to get to the bottom of nine common spirits myths and what we've found is, to be honest, quite mind-blowing.
18FOOD & DRINK
Google's Antitrust Wrist Slap Is Right Result for Wrong Reason -- Right Reason: Google Search Results Are Free Speech
First Amendment considerations should have stopped the FTC's investigation at the outset. That freedom-of-speech is never mentioned in the agency's statement is, well, bizarre.
14TECH
Paralyzed Ex-Football Player Walked Again To Graduate And Got Engaged. How Was Your Weekend?
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16GOOD NEWS
Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
It's okay to be unsure of where you're going. As long as you remain true to yourself and go with your heart, you won't look back. Just remember, even the darkest of times will lead you to the direction or path you're meant to follow.
19BUSINESS
How Can You Tell If The Woman In Your Life Is Being Faithful?
Peter Spalton, also known as 'The Dating Doctor', says that women who cheat will often create superficial friends to throw
22DIVORCE
John Kelly: Trump Plan Would Help Dreamers 'Too Afraid' Or 'Too Lazy' To Apply For DACA
The White House chief of staff said the president's immigration framework was generous. But even some Republicans don't think it can work.
6POLITICS
Easter Weekend Bombings In Sri Lanka Kill 290 At Churches, Hotels
More than 500 people were also wounded in the attacks.
28WORLD NEWS
Learning to Lose in Argentina
From its security policy to suspicious, crony nationalizations, and down to its corrupt officials still in office, the Argentine president refuses to learn when she has lost. Without admitting defeat, ideology is left naked to face undeniable reality. Today this ideology is only useful to protect the corrupt and hide scandals. Power is never eternal, and for Kirchner it is finally running out.
12WORLDPOST
Emma Ritter, Girl With Cystic Fibrosis, Is About To See Her Birthday Wish Come True (VIDEO)
As Emma's dad, Matt Ritter, told KGET, the original goal of 100 cards looks likely to happen. "I'm assuming is going to be
21PARENTING
I Stopped Working For A Half-Hour Every Day And Got More Done
Turns out, going outside can do wonders.
19BUSINESS
Chicago Wife Fights To Free Husband Who Was Shot By Police 28 Times
40 years. That is the sentence Howard Morgan received on April 5 from Cook County Circuit Court Judge Clayton J. Crane, after
11BLACK VOICES
Making Chinese New Year Tea Eggs With Kids
Symbolic food plays a big role in Chinese culture. Foods at the Chinese New Year table are thought to promote happiness, longevity, and other common new year themes. Tea eggs are said to symbolize golden nuggets and are served to promote prosperity and wealth in the new year.
21PARENTING
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's First Official Post-Engagement Event Will Be Nod To Diana
The couple will meet with people living with HIV and AIDS on World AIDS Day.
28WORLD NEWS
Black Organizers Call For Boycott Of Target, Other Major Stores In St. Louis
The boycott comes two months after ex-cop Jason Stockley's not guilty verdict.
11BLACK VOICES
Jennifer Aniston Listens To 'Friends' Theme Again In 'We're The Millers' (VIDEO)
Jason Sudeikis and director Rawson Marshall Thurber pranked Jennifer Aniston on the set of "We're the Millers" by surprising
20ENTERTAINMENT
Homeless Man Wins $200,000 Lottery Prize (VIDEO)
This isn't the first feel good lottery story we've read this week. Sandeep Singh, a Massachusetts man, claimed a $30.5 million
15MONEY
How Saleh Danced on the Head of the CIA
The claims that Hani Muhammad Mujahid makes cannot be verified. What he said about his time as a foot soldier for al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and Waziristan "tracks" with what a former director of counter-terrorism for the CIA knew at the time. But no one can confirm the claim itself. But neither can they ignore it.
12WORLDPOST
Russia Rewords Olympic Truce Amid Criticism Of Anti-Gay Law
After lengthy negotiations with UN representatives, Russia has reworded its version of the symbolic "Olympic Truce" statement
4QUEER VOICES
Congratulations To FBI Director Jared Kushner
Glad he finally has something to do
6POLITICS
The ‘Swatting’ Of Fortnite’s World Champion Highlights A Dangerous, Overlooked Crime
'Swatting' refers to a form of online harassment in which the perpetrator falsely reports a crime in order to send armed police to someone’s house.
5U.S. NEWS
'Lazy Sunday' 2: Andy Samberg & Chris Parnell Reprise First 'SNL' Digital Short
Along with saying goodbye to Kristen Wiig on this weekend's 37th "Saturday Night Live" finale, fans bore witness to another
30COMEDY
Video: Create This Spill-Proof Drink Tray!
If Summer entertaining is on the agenda, then you'll want in on this easy DIY for creating a nonslip drink tray. Think back
8HOME & LIVING
The NFL Changes Its Ways ... JK
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30COMEDY
The Power of Limiting Choice
Ironically, too many choices can sometimes lead to us making no choice. Limiting choice can improve our chances of actually making a decision and then staying committed to that decision. We put mental blinkers on and fully commit to what is in front of us.
3HEALTHY LIVING
Afghan Candidates Promise NATO They Will Resolve Political Deadlock
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12WORLDPOST
7 Steps to Successfully Getting Your Bag Onboard
Here are some simple steps you can take to packing a bag for carry-on and still stay within the airline rules.
13TRAVEL
How Netflix Can Save Your Pathetic Relationship
"We barely have to think about how we hate each other."
30COMEDY