Sunday, May 19 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:37:50 GMT
(NBC) - The clean up continues in the wake of 16 deadly tornados that raked across north Texas late Wednesday. One of the hardest hit towns was Granbury, just southwest of Fort Worth. As the communityMore >>
The clean up continues in the wake of 16 deadly tornados that raked across north Texas late Wednesday.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:00:09 GMT
A burglar snuck into a Michigan home in the early morning and robbed a home and he was not polite about it. More >>
The homeowner Derek Blake and his girlfriend were asleep at the time of the 4 a.m. robbery. What he found on the tape was shocking.More >>
MISSION, TX (KVEO) - When you think about your days in high school English class, you probably don't imagine the sound of a deep bass beat pumping in the background, kids nodding their heads, and rapping their lessons.
But at Mission IDEA in Mission, TX, a few students were inspired by doing exactly that.
Ninth grade English teacher James Gibson decided to find a way to get his struggling students to the top of the class. The solution: an assignment they could get excited about, making a music video.
"Music not only helps students with writing, but with speaking, oral delivery, a lot of things, intonation. A lot of these things that are actually TEKS, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, that we have to have our students know for the state exam," Gibson said.
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
Struggling English students at one high school are using contemporary music to improve their grammar skills. (Source: KVEO/NBC)
