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Meeting the Challenges of Student Writing in the Digital Age

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Doug Herbert

Writing is an important part of the Common Core State Standards in English language arts, but what about students learning to employ the digital tools so natural to them outside the classroom to express themselves in school? The challenges to … Continue reading →

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Rural Teachers Turn to Tech to Support Teaching and Learning

Posted on May 1, 2013 by John White

Inside a classroom at Chantry Elementary School in the small town of Malvern, Iowa, four 1st grade students are gathered around a table facing Becky Curtis. She is teaching them to read. It appears to be a traditional reading intervention … Continue reading →

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Finding the Right College For You – Tools & Resources from ED

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

If you are a high school senior who has yet to decide where you’re going to college this fall, you are most likely not alone. May 1st marks the National College Decision Day where the vast majority of U.S. colleges … Continue reading →

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Surgeon General Tastes Healthy Schools’ Recipe in Chicago

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Julie Ewart

Everyone wants healthy school environments, but limited funding, space and time can challenge robust plans. The Healthy Schools Campaign has helped some Chicago schools build innovative partnerships and strong parental support to work around those issues, and U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD, … Continue reading →

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With RESPECT, Educators Lead the Transformation of the Teaching Profession

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Cameron Brenchley

America’s teachers earn our respect every day, doing some of this country’s toughest and most important work. Over the years, the demands on teachers have grown as standards rose and student needs multiplied. However, the teaching profession has not evolved … Continue reading →

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Finally a Touch of RESPECT

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Teachers in this great country have long yearned for the opportunity to shape their own profession. Our forces have, as of late, been too often divided and unable to conquer. Now, for the first time in recent memory . . … Continue reading →

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President Obama Honors the 2013 National Teacher of the Year

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Twelve years ago, Zillah High School in Washington state had no engineering classes. The science curriculum was lagging behind, and students had to go off campus to take technology classes. Jeff Charbonneau, who returned to his hometown 11 years ago … Continue reading →

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Youth Succeed with Great Educators, Help from ED

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

Think back to that moment when you decided to pursue your dream. Who influenced your decision? A mentor? A parent? Or maybe a friend? For many people, their moment was sparked by an educator. Earlier this month, the Department of … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Sustainability on Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Guest Blogger

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan kicked off Earth Day today by announcing the 64, 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools and 14 District Sustainability Awardees during a visit to Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School in Washington, … Continue reading →

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Early Learning: A Helpful Head Start

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Guest Blogger

As I listened to the group of students across the table, I wondered about how they did it? How did these students- from the south side of Chicago- overcome the obstacles that continually stand in the way for many of … Continue reading →

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Observing National Day of Silence

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Arne Duncan

Today GLSEN hosts its national Day of Silence-a day where students throughout the country take a vow of silence to call attention to anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in schools. I want to encourage all of us NOT to be silent … Continue reading →

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PTA and ED Team Up to Improve School Safety

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

“This job of keeping our children safe, and teaching them well, is something we can only do together, with the help of friends and neighbors, the help of a community, and the help of a nation.” — President Barack Obama, … Continue reading →

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