In Our Feeds: Better education = better life, Pippa Middleton’s new book, and using QR codes in education

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Many thanks for sharing this really interesting idea. We hope that as kids become better readers by reading more, they will discover that reading is its own reward.
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In Our Feeds: Better education = better life, Pippa Middleton’s new book, and using QR codes in education

By Alex on August 31st, 2012

Each Friday, we share a handful of links we found interesting, provocative, funny — or just plain cool. We call it In Our Feeds. Have a good weekend!

It’s no surprise that education leads to better jobs and income, but now studies are saying better education can lead to a healthier life. Check out these neat statistics and infographics!

Are you trying to find new cool ways to incorporate technology into the classroom? How about using QR codes?

Also, we came across this really interesting HuffPo article on why kids play hooky and ditch school. Apparently with growing class sizes, it’s harder for teachers to keep track of who is present and who isn’t. Makes sense.

Check out this Labyrinth Constructed from 250,000 Books! This construction truly brings new meaning to “getting lost in a book.”

Do you want to celebrate like a royal? Well now you can at least read about it through Pippa Middleton’s new book, “Celebrate: A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends”

Happy Labor Day weekend!