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A new study found that whether a child is diagnosed with a concussion or a brain injury makes a big difference in how serious the injury is perceived to be.

The new MTV series debuts tonight, signifying a new direction for the network and an example of Gen Y’s socially conscious leanings.

Many consider Newbery Medal-winning books to be a “gold standard” for quality children’s literature. This year’s selection has met the expectations of many critics that last year questioned whether the award had lost its value.

The deadly 1982 crash of an Air Florida plane into a Washington, D.C., bridge changed the way pilots perform their jobs, and imparted lessons used by the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 when landing in N.Y.’s Hudson river on Jan. 15 of last year.

Images of destruction emerging from Haiti in the wake of Tuesday’s earthquake have many wondering if California is vulnerable to a comparable disaster.

Harlem Children’s Zone aims to put children—and entire communities—on a path to academic and economic success.

Early season snowmobile accidents have led to fatalities in states across the northern U.S. Use the Web to find advice and instruction for safe snowmobile operation this winter.

An offshore wind farm project opposed by Nantucket residents could move forward, highlighting opposing viewpoints on wind energy.

Although distance learning has been a mainstay of college education for years, more elementary schools are using the approach to expand their curriculum.

Legislation to protect reporters from naming sources in federal investigations is advancing in Congress, but controversy remains over who qualifies for protection.

A recent study from the Pew Hispanic Center examines economic, academic and socio-cultural benchmarks that reflect the status and the values of the largest and youngest immigrant group in America: Latinos.

Every year has its share of stories that profoundly affect us. Stories about our schools and our children particularly touch our emotions. With a new administration in Washington, a global economic recession and the increasing pervasiveness of technology, 2009 was bound to have plenty of stories that would impact the school world. Here are 10 that findingDulcinea believes most profoundly did so.

Disney is being praised for featuring a black princess in the new animated film “The Princess and the Frog,” but some critics say the setting and characters reinforce stereotypes.

The Navy has approved a plan to step up anti-terrorism efforts at a Washington base by sending specially trained dolphins and sea lions into surrounding waters.

Although research shows the importance of eating a healthy breakfast, many students continue to skip it. Some schools are changing that by moving breakfast out of the cafeteria.

The dismal results of a study on the presence of harmful chemicals in U.S. toys means parents should maintain vigilance this holiday season as they shop for loved ones.

New screening guidelines for cervical cancer say girls can wait until age 21 to begin Pap tests, though it is unclear how these recommendations will impact current HPV vaccination guidelines.

In addition to a slew of studies, initiatives, programs and methods that aim to teach American children to read, a new federal bill would provide much-needed funds for literacy programs.

With flu season approaching, the scare of the H1N1 pandemic has hospitals in the Northern Hemisphere developing procedures to handle an influx of flu patients.

Organic farming isn’t a perfect practice free of chemicals or questionable animal treatment. Some believe that getting to know your local farmers may be the healthiest strategy.

Studies show Americans’ support for animal research has declined significantly. In response, biomedical researchers have launched a national campaign to defend and promote animal testing.

A new Tom Hanks film marks the unveiling of elaborate additions to New Orleans’ National World War II Museum, underscoring the city’s reemergence.

A young musician was attacked and killed by coyotes in the woods of eastern Canada, raising questions about coyotes’ tendencies toward humans and highlighting other unlikely animal attacks.

A World Series showdown with the Yankees is just one of many factors drawing attention to Philadelphia, a fascinating city that many former New Yorkers now call home.

Using teeth collected from donors in the St. Louis-area in the 1960s, a new study has uncovered a link between strontium-90 levels and cancer, calling attention to other environmental carcinogens.

With the death penalty already under attack in a number of states, a study conducted by the Death Penalty Information Center found that ending it would save states a considerable amount of money.

The CIA’s investment arm recently bought a stake in a company developing software that monitors social media conversations. What else has the U.S. Intelligence Community done to harness social media and the Web?

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is under fire for delaying a state investigation into the execution of a convicted arsonist in 2004. Reports have determined that the man was convicted using disproved fire science techniques, suggesting that he may have been innocent.

Three participants in the 2009 Detroit Marathon died within minutes of one another. Though running-related deaths are rare, they cause other runners to ask, “Is marathon running dangerous?”

The arrest of a student accused of harassing another student through a Web site highlights the hazards of cyberbullying, and the steps that Missouri is taking to better penalize it.