the evolving mind

There is formal education and there is informal education. Actually, there aren’t just two types of education. There are more than two types, as well as gradations and degrees and combinations of the two I mentioned.

As for educators . . . talk about a rainbow coalition! The newest Carnival of Education is out. And its the “Hiking Edition.” There may be some colors among the group that you relate to.

And now for a fun science fact of the day. Some o’ that informal learnin’. Researchers have discovered a link between napping and hyperactivity. [source]

Results indicate that children between the ages of 4 and 5 who did not take daytime naps were reported by their parents to exhibit higher levels of hyperactivity, anxiety and depression than children who continued to nap at this age.

Of course, the finding suggests a causal relationship. But before we go out and mandate that all students, especially those diagnosed with hyperactivity, be required to take a mid-day nap, there is a possibility that the link is not causal. Or not entirely causal. The same factor(s) that cause hyperactivity may also cause an inability to nap. More research is needed better understand.

Darn. No easy answers.

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