The Briefing 03-20-15

1) Common Core false dichotomy between fact and opinion subversive to moral truth

Why Our Children Don’t Think There Are Moral Facts, New York Times (Justin P McBrayer)

2) Greater dependence on technology decreases likelihood of academic success

Classes that go off the grid help students focus, Los Angeles Times (Larry Gordon)

3) Study reveals tremendous influence on parenting on narcissism in children

Narcissistic kid? Blame the parents, study says, Los Angeles Times (Deborah Netburn)

4) Chores found to foster important qualities needed for success in life

Why Children Need Chores, Wall Street Journal (Jennifer Breheny Wallace)