Double amputee discovers new abilities through contemporary dance
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By Josephine Chu Medill Reports Through contemporary dance, Kris Lenzo shows the world that disabled people are no different from other dancers. Lenzo lost both legs in a work accident nearly 40 years ago but has stayed active since his injury. He played wheelchair basketball for years before transitioning to contemporary dance at Momenta Dance […]
Toddlers engage more with print books than with ebooks, study says
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By Shannon Longworth Medill Reports Although many parents choose to read to their toddlers from ebooks, a study published this month in the journal Pediatrics says print books are a better option for a child’s development. In the study, researchers evaluated child engagement through their levels of verbalization and collaboration, which are two critical pieces […]