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The iconic action thriller film, The Matrix, depicts a futuristic, dystopian world where humans exist in a fully immersive, digitally constructed virtual reality. Their actions and behaviors are controlled by the machines which created the simulated environment in which humans find themselves. Of course, this film is science fiction. But in the real world, researchers in kinesiology are using virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and other innovative technologies in the scientific study of human movement.

Images of the iconic New York City skyline, portrayed in countless pictures and paintings, are recognized by people worldwide. Defined by landmarks like the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower), Rockefeller Center, and other soaring structures, the skyline is the product of technical know-how, human ingenuity, and creative vision.

When a child is experiencing psychological, emotional, or behavioral difficulties, school is often the place where the aftermath is most evident. Children and adolescents spend a significant amount of time in school and if they are struggling with a psychological issue or learning disability, this can impede their ability to achieve academic success. For these students, the services and support provided by trained school psychologists are critical. These professionals have expertise in learning and child development with a specific focus on improving the emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning of children in primary, middle, and secondary schools.

School districts across the country are experiencing disparities in advanced coursework enrollment along racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic lines, even among students whose prior academic performance demonstrates they are well prepared for rigorous coursework. Several approaches may be effective in closing equity gaps in advanced course enrollment.

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how an individual communicates, behaves, thinks, and interacts with other people around them. Misconceptions based on stereotypes of autistic people lacking empathy, being unable to communicate effectively, or needing to be "fixed" are inaccurate, harmful, and can contribute to prejudice, discrimination, ableism, and the marginalization of the autistic community.

The need for belonging and social interaction is one of the things that brings people together in their shared love of the game. Recreational therapists who specialize in adaptive sports understand this and dedicate their efforts to facilitating inclusive environments appropriate for athletes with a disability.

Many education experts are hopeful that the power of AI has the potential to improve education outcomes. Yet, AI also has its drawbacks. One of these is the adverse environmental impact of the data center infrastructure needed to support this technology.

“Music soothes the savage beast.” This is a common expression most people have heard. The study of how music affects human behavior and emotion has become the focus of interdisciplinary collaborations between scholars in the behavior analysis field and experts in music theory and composition.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 opened doors for female athletes who were interested in playing collegiate sports. This landmark civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities, including athletics, that receive federal financial assistance. Before Title IX became law, the participation of women in college athletics was significantly less than what it is today.

For decades, the actions taken by a local school board in adopting a calendar for any given school year might have seemed pretty routine. Typically, school year calendars were structured to include the minimum amount of instructional time required by state law (e.g., Virginia mandates 180 instructional days or 990 instructional hours), a long summer break, shorter winter and spring breaks, and federal holidays that fall while school is in session. Today, constructing a school year calendar is more complex.