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Education in the news 11/20/2008: National Education Week
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National Education Association celebrates 87th annual American Education Week
Today: Educator for a Day
Schools across the country have invited community leaders into the classrooms today to help highlight the need for everyone to do his or her part in making public schools successful. The NEA's tagline for the annual event is Great Public Schools: A basic right and our responsibility.
American Education Week was first observed in 1921, in response to an alarming rate (as high as 25 percent) of illiteracy among incoming WWI draftees.
Tomorrow: Many schools across the country are hosting Teacher Appreciation Breakfasts before school as a chance for students, parents, and community leaders to recognize and celebrate local teachers.
In other Education news...
College application deadlines on the horizon
It's application crunch time for students applying to college, with looming deadlines across the country. College Admissions Examiner Lauren Starkey has been offering excellent resources for the school selection process, tips for writing application essays, and last-minute suggestions for improving your chances. >> Full story by College Admissions Examiner Lauren Starkey
How will the auto industry crises and proposed bailout impact Michigan education?
Detroit Education Examiner Donna Gundle-Krieg has recently reported on the rise of violence in Pontiac Schools, increased reports of heroin use in suburban Detroit schools and ongoing teacher's union confrontations. Now, with bad news on Capitol Hill from automobilie industry leaders, she examines the potential effect on school enrollment and funding for Michigan schools. >> Full story by Detroit Education Examiner Donna Gundle-Krieg
Washington, DC Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee says part of the solution for DC schools lies in teaching parents "the full set of basic skills necessary to be a participant in their child's education." >>Full story by New York City Education Examiner Lorri Giovinco-Harte.
Developmental toys for your child or your school's Special Education department
Successful play with age-appropriate developmental toys can increase brain activity, build self-confidence, and reduce anxiety and stree for students with special needs. A mother with two autistic children shares her Santa's wishlist full of great toys for children with special needs as part of the Examiner.com Holiday Guide. >>Full story by Hartford Special Needs Examiner Danna Mann
