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Fla. students find their green thumbs for legacy project
Students at Andrew Jackson Middle School in Titusville, Fla., worked this week on a gardening legacy project in honor of Teac -More-
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Calif. high school's Teen Court tries real cases
Students in Cabrillo High School's Academy of Law and Justice this year have become jurors in real criminal cases. -More-
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NCSS Outstanding Social Studies Teachers of the Year
The annual NCSS Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards, sponsored by Farmers Insurance, recognize exceptional classroom socia -More-
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The Award for Global Understanding Given in Honor of James M. Becker
NCSS is accepting nominations for the Award for Global Understanding Given in Honor of James M. Becker. -More-
$125,000 Salary for Master Middle School Teachers
TEP Charter School
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All truly wise thoughts have been thought already thousands of times; but to make them truly ours, we must think them over again honestly, till they take root in our personal experience.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,German writer, artist and politician -More-
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Va. students view African-American history in artist's display
Students from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Va., journeyed through African-American history recently, as the schoo -More-
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Texas district to offer high-school class on U.S. military history
Some students in the Fort Worth, Texas, school district may choose an elective course in U.S. -More-
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Calif. school officials collect cellphones to prevent cheating on exams
Officials of some California schools are confiscating students' cellphones before they take standardized tests because of con -More-
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La. parish not ready for online exams, official says
As schools in one Louisiana parish prepare for Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers exams, expecte -More-
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Incorporating the Kentucky Derby, world news into the classroom
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Teenagers seek to boost spirits on Twitter
A 15-year-old girl turned to Twitter following the suicide of a friend, writes TechNewsDaily senior writer Leslie Meredith. -More-
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How to use gaming elements, structure in the classroom
Teachers can make lessons more engaging and interactive for students by using games in the classroom, writes Matthew Farber, -More-
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Innovation Zone status allows "self-directed learning time" in Minn. district
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Sixth-graders use social media to make a difference
There are many success stories associated with students' use of social media, writes volunteer teacher Zachary Hayes, who sha -More-
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Amateur cartographers scour U.K. in search of new mountains
Amateur cartographers in the U.K. -More-
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Become a social studies leader
NCSS is seeking candidates for Vice President, and the Board of Directors. -More-
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NCSS Awards deadline extended
The deadline to submit a nomination or application for NCSS Awards is extended to May 19. -More-
$125,000 Salary for Master Middle School Teachers
TEP Charter School
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Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
Douglas Adams,British writer, humorist and dramatist -More-
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Museums help enhance history curriculum for schools in Minn.
The Freeborn County Historical Society in Minnesota is working with educators to provide local students with hands-on lessons -More-
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History teachers' "Rancho Remembers" project brings veterans to Calif. school
More than 320 active-duty and veterans from all branches of the military spent a recent day talking to students in the gym of -More-
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