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Obama anounces 'National Lab Day'

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

I don't know how you were taught science, but through 8th grade I distinctly remember doing copy work from a text book (an old Catholic School...
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Teacher innocent of allowing simulated sex acts in class?

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"A former chorus teacher allowed students to perform simulated sex acts in class." Mr. Grigsby...
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Education headlines examiner week in review November 8, 2009

This week it appears that there has been some movement in areas of reform and change: One of the nations largest textbook publishers is going digital...
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Obama's latest speech on Race To the Top education reform (video)

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Realizing that a lot of people don't believe in Obama's stance on education or the Race to the top,...
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Carnival of Educators v. 2: Here's to teachers

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This is the second Carnival of Educators. If you are looking to host, there are many open opportunities right now. Please contact ahermitt@gmail.com...
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One of the nations largest textbook publishers is going digital

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If one of the nations largest textbook publishers is going digital, then it means that schools are going digital too. A few years ago Houghton...
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As incomes go down the cost of colleges are rising

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According to a report from The College Board, paying for your college degree is going to be difficult. Most students and their families can...
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Thank you teacher

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A teach for America teacher wrote a post that really touched my heart. I’m exhausted and can’t stop crying. What have I gotten...
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Less school days in Fulton County GA means more instructional hours

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A recent article discussed a shorter school year in Hawaii and the impact it would have on families. It seems like the trend is catching on because it...
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School year cut in Hawaii leaves parents in a lurch

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Hawaiian teachers have recently voted to shorten the school year by 17 days in exchange for less pay creating 4 day workweeks for students and...
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