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Posted on March 10, 2010

Everyone has a chance to comment on the proposed math and English standards that all but two states have volunteered to develop.

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When an Explosive Decision Shakes Up Everything

Posted on March 9, 2010

Teacher unions are in an uproar after the Rhode Island education board fired 74 teachers and 19 staff members from Central Falls High School, but why do teachers believe that they have a right to continue teaching poorly?

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Direct Lending Bill Sparks Tough Decisions for Colleges

Posted on February 26, 2010

With private lenders jumping ship due to the economy and the pending Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, colleges and universities are left to sort out which course to take next.

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Video Chat with Education Author Alfie Kohn

Posted on February 18, 2010

Watch a discussion on major issues that educators grapple with, including assessments, grades and homework.

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School District Allegedly Spied on Students

Posted on February 18, 2010

Parents filed a class action lawsuit against a district, board and superintendent in Pennsylvania for invading the privacy of children's actions at home.

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A Super Bowl Sized Idea

Posted on February 10, 2010

With an average viewership of more than 100 million people, the Super Bowl is "the place" for advertisers and marketers to try to tell a story in 30 seconds, and then sell a product.

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Darker Days for Education

Posted on February 5, 2010

With national and state budget cuts reaching an all-time low, education suffers more and more, and Empire High School is struggling to maintain its focus on being the most technological school it can be.

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Principals Link Recess to Academic Achievement

Posted on February 5, 2010

Elementary principals report in a new Gallup poll that the most unexpected opportunity to boost learning may exist on the playground at recess.

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Schools Across America Come Together For Haiti

Posted on February 4, 2010

The earthquake in Haiti has had a large impact on the world. People have become more in touch with their sense of charity, and that shows for all ages. At schools, students are giving all they can to help those in need.

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Half Days no More

Posted on February 1, 2010

Budget cuts have done many things to Empire High School. Now, future seniors will be forced to have a full day's schedule whereas they currently only have to enroll in four classes a day.

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