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The Learning Network Blog: What Did You Think of ‘What’s Going On in This Picture’?
Tell us what you thought if you used this feature — and if you didn’t use it, read how other teachers have and let us know how we could help you make it work with your students.
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College admissions and the Supreme Court: Race, wealth and selectivity
Most selective colleges, public and private, profess to seek a diverse class of students. But that is often an elusive goal.
Sometime this month, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on a suit challenging an affirmative action policy in Texas. At issue in Fisher v. University of Texas is whether a student’s race or ethnicity can factor into admissions decisions.
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The Learning Network Blog: Found Poem Favorite | ‘I’m Not Using the Word Love’
“I’m Not Using the Word Love” by Jameson, 23, from New York City, is the fifth of 12 winning poems in our fourth annual Found Poem Student Contest.
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Why Grades Should Reflect Mastery, Not Speed
Schools need to change their grading to truly reflect students' comprehension of subjects, Ryan McLane writes.
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Faculty in History, Internationa Studies & Social Studies | Taylor University
US - IN - Upland, PhD in History required with a primary focus on Asian History and a secondary focus on African or Latin American History. Prior experience is desirable; quality teaching is essential. Candidates shoul
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The Learning Network Blog: Fill-In | In the Himalayas, Journeys of Faith and Flowers
Fill in the blanks in the first eight paragraphs of the article “In the Himalayas, Journeys of Faith and Flowers” by Michael Benanav.
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Disability Definitions Revised in Psychiatric Manual
The profession's standard reference guide, DSM-5, changes definitions for some disabilities commonly seen in schools.
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After Okla. Tornado, Safety Debates Emerge for Schools
Even the best-laid plans for storm shelters and tornado drills may be no match for powerful storms like those seen in the Sooner State over the past few weeks.
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2013-2014 (Z-Term) Teaching Specialist or Lecturer: Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
US - MN - Minneapolis, Duties/Responsibilities: The department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature occasionally needs lecturers or teaching specialists to teach courses that cannot be staffed by regular faculty
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The Choice Blog: June College Checklist for Graduating Seniors
A director of college counseling offers some final words of advice to help graduating high school seniors prepare for college this fall.
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