Abstract For several decades music educators have proposed that the study of music has a significant impact on student academic achievement, attendance rates, and student conduct. In an era of higher student and teacher accountability, increasing budget cuts, the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and stringent state standards of learning, a number of… Continue reading The Impact of Music on Academic Achievement
Amazon Changes Employee Policies on Marijuana
As part of its drug testing policy, Amazon says it will no longer test its employees for marijuana, with only a few exceptions. According to Amazon, ‘where state laws are moving’ will affect workers in the US. However, the change won’t affect the Transportation Department’s employees. Amazon announced on Tuesday some new policies directed towards… Continue reading Amazon Changes Employee Policies on Marijuana