Links of the Day: December 20

In the News:
​The state of Alabama has raised its graduation rates by an astonishing 17% in the last five years. Analysts credit the turnaround to flexible scheduling, improved record-keeping, second chance programs and, umm... cheating.

Learning and Leading:
Edutopia asks where do introverts fit into group work?

Curriculum and Cool Stuff:
Chemistry: What's the deal with revolving doors? Turns out they were invented to reduce energy loss and kill the tradition of men holding doors for women.

Art/Earth Science: Today is the winter solstice. To celebrate, here are 10+ before and after photos of winter's beautiful transformations.