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The White House released a new College Scorecard website, which allows users to search schools by name or by  location, size, and degree program.  The program offers information about colleges such as average annual cost, graduation rate, alumni earnings post-graduation, and how many students receive federal loans at a given school (leading to post-graduation debt). http://www.boston.com/news/education/2015/09/14/the-white-house-released-scorecard-help-students-pick-the-right-college/hTuafV3fWSOIwAklaWH7LI/story.html?s_campaign=Email:BComToday   https://collegescorecard.ed.gov

“Long ago, a storm was heading for the city of Quin’lat. Everyone took protection within the walls except one man who remained outside. I went to him and asked what he was doing. “I am not afraid,” he said. “I will not hide my face behind stone and mortar. I will stand before the wind […]

A new study found that kids will be more willing to try new and healthier foods for praise and small cash rewards: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/09/10/cash-prizes-may-convince-kids-to-eat-more-fruits-and-veggies/

A survey suggests that sedentary activity takes up most of the time that parents spend their kids: https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/how-moms-spend-time-with-their-kids-and-why-some-128863732132.html  

The Walpole Police Department have instituted a new initiative called “Catching Kids Doing Right.” When officers on patrol see kids on their best behavior, they issue a positive ticket, which provides the kids with a free ice cream cone at Watson Scoops in town. http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2015/09/10/police-department-issues-tickets-kids-their-best-behavior/nb0iVgcB5nBLOko2xF8MnK/story.html?s_campaign=Email:BComToday And here is a similar program targeting catching teen drivers when they are […]