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Va. social studies teacher becomes blog superstar
Ken Halla, a social studies teacher at Hayfield Secondary School in Fairfax County, Va., started blogging a few years ago to -More-
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Ariz. ban on Mexican-American studies sparks enthusiasm for subject
Latino and ethnic studies programs and classes increasingly are drawing interest of students, an unintended consequence of Ar -More-
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Ariz. lawmakers hasten shift to common-core-aligned tests
Lawmakers in Arizona have approved legislation that eliminates Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards test as a graduation -More-
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How teachers can use Twitter to connect, collaborate
Twitter has become a powerful tool for teachers to connect, chat and engage in professional development, writes Tom Murray, d -More-
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Guide seeks to help teachers manage online videos
MindShift's "Teachers' Guide to Using Videos" offers advice for teachers interested in using the vast library of videos avail -More-
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Digital Learning Day shines spotlight on technology in schools
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How can schools improve environmental literacy?
Education programs that take place outdoors can help students develop environmental literacy, according to Nils Peterson, an -More-
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Book sheds light on the naming of America
A new book by cartography historian John W. Hessler focuses on a map from 1507 that helped give America its name. -More-
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What Passover, Easter can teach students about aspirations
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Now accepting deposits for the 2013 NCSS Annual Conference
Do you have funds for the current school year you want to apply toward the registration fee for November? -More-
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Conducting Socratic seminars: A leader's workshop with a focus on primary source documents from U.S. history
This NCSS Summer Professional Development Workshop, taught by nationally recognized Socratic seminar trainer John Zola, will -More-
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It is impossible to live pleasurably without living prudently, and honorably, and justly; or to live prudently, and honorably, and justly, without living pleasurably.
Epicurus,Greek philosopher -More-
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Minn. teacher makes history about experiences, details
Dan Johnson's history classes at Minnesota's Cambridge High School is about the experience, not names and dates. -More-
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Teacher from France visits Va. classroom as part of partnership
Nicolas Houpert's math students in France, and Heidi Trude's French classes at Skyline High School in Front Royal, Va., have -More-
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Harness your inner prankster for April Fool's Day lessons
April Fool's Day is a great opportunity for teachers to play lighthearted pranks on their students that are guaranteed to be -More-
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Boston program offers "practice-based" teacher training
About 40 teachers-in-training are learning skills and techniques to communicate effectively with students and handle other cl -More-
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How teachers can integrate spring into classroom lessons
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Teach Holocaust History with Echoes and Reflections
Echoes and Reflections is the leader in Holocaust education, providing teacher training programs across the U.S. Earn professional development credit and explore classroom-ready materials― lessons include maps, photos, primary source documents, visual history testimony, and connections to standards. Find a program today!
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Help gauge students' understanding with online quizzes
Online quizzes are effective ways to assess students' understanding while not overwhelming them, Michael Adams writes in this -More-
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Budget-minded schools ask students to bring their own devices
Cash-strapped schools are increasingly asking students to bring their own smartphones, tablets and other portable devices to -More-
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