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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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Social sciences get a plug from the president
Social sciences deserve the same kind of attention and funding as physical science and medical research, President Barack Oba -More-
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Writer: Geography slighted by hybrid history classes in Tenn.
A plan in Tennessee to do away with separate geography courses to create hybrid classes that blend geography with U.S. -More-
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Calif. rejects bill that would expand grades for teachers to 4 from 2
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What does it take for learning to go viral?
Classroom lessons and learning should have qualities that could make them go viral, writes Kristen Swanson, a consultant for -More-
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Teachers: Doing social studies research these days requires how-to skills
Determining the accuracy of information found when conducting online research is a skill needed at all levels of school, teac -More-
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Calif. youth city council's first goal is to improve safety
The Santa Cruz, Calif., Youth City Council, which comprises high-school students, has been sworn in and has taken action on a -More-
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Researchers say remains of girl prove cannibalism at Jamestown colony
Speculation and stories of cannibalism during the 1609-1610 winter at the Jamestown colony are nothing new, but recent resear -More-
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Calif. state workers could be required to complete online civics class
A bill being considered in California would require the state Department of Education to develop an online civics class that -More-
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NCSS provides the professional network and teaching resources to keep social studies a valued and vital part of the nation's -More-
$125,000 Salary for Master Middle School Teachers
TEP Charter School
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