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Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,Scottish-born writer -More-
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Ky. school's black history lessons expand beyond Feb.
Black history at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, Ky., is studied throughout the academic year. -More-
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Is the latest teaching trend right for all classrooms?
It seems every few years, educators are urged to adopt the latest and greatest teaching method, writes high-school English te -More-
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Teacher: Educators should look to peers for professional development
Peer coaching is a way to help teachers grow and improve through professional development, teacher Anthony S. -More-
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Ideas to make PLCs more supportive, effective
Meeting weekly with his professional learning community helps with planning and developing strategies, writes educator Rob Kr -More-
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Principal ponders changes he'd make if he replaced Arne Duncan
Most educators have considered how they would act if they were chosen U.S. -More-
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Using technology for instructional, practical purposes
Technology can have instructional and practical benefits in the classroom, suggests Scott Steinberg, a speaker and author who -More-
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NYC tests program to prepare middle-, high-school students for high-tech jobs
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Iowa students take environmental concerns to the capitol
A school project studying food waste and the environment led three Iowa City middle-school students to present their case in -More-
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How to inspire student leadership
Students of all backgrounds can be empowered to become leaders, middle-school math teacher and coach José Vilson writes in th -More-
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N.H. teacher: Sabbatical helps educators develop global perspectives
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Call for CUFA Conference proposals -- Deadline March 1
The College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA) of National Council for the Social Studies invites proposals for scholarsh -More-
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NCSS awards
NCSS is accepting nominations and applications for the following 2012 awards and grants: Outstanding Social Studies Teacher o -More-
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If you want to truly understand something, try to change it.
Kurt Lewin,German-American psychologist -More-
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Nev. students turn current events into competition
Twenty-six seniors from Reno High School in Nevada are participating in the national We the People program, which pits teams -More-
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Ind. students learn to "feel" history through families of the fallen
Students in teacher Tom Clark's memorabilia-filled classroom at Lake Central High School in St. John, Ind., learn U.S. -More-
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Making digital citizenship part of lessons
One of the responsibilities of educators is to teach students to be digital citizens, writes Andrew Miller, an educational co -More-
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Survey captures teacher ambivalence about common core
As the transition to the Common Core State Standards presses on, a majority of teachers indicate they're ready for the curric -More-
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Will Fla. schools be tech-ready for common core?
Some Florida State Board of Education members voiced concerns during a meeting last week about whether schools will have adeq -More-
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