"SmartBook" aimed at breaking students out of traditional reading roles
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Day of Service event enlists alumni to mentor in Detroit schools
Submitted by news_aggregator on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 2:19pmOfficials in Detroit are reaching out to the school district's alumni network and community volunteers to improve schools phy - --> read more »
Historian examines Notre Dame's role in U.S. Irish-Catholic history
Submitted by news_aggregator on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 2:19pmThe University of Notre Dame's importance in the lives of Catholics and Irish-Americans is an unshakeable part of 20th-centur - --> read more »
New book on teaching reading links social studies standards with the Common Core State Standards
Submitted by news_aggregator on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 2:19pmNCSS Publications announces "Teaching Reading with the Social Studies Standards: Elementary Units that Integrate Great Books, - --> read more »
Upcoming state and regional social studies conferences
Submitted by news_aggregator on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 2:19pmRegional, state and local social studies conferences organized by NCSS-affiliated councils provide great opportunities for te - --> read more »
If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today.
Submitted by news_aggregator on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 2:19pmE. Joseph Cossman,American entrepreneur and inventor -More-
Mass. students use family histories for school project
Submitted by news_aggregator on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 2:19pmAn art and writing workshop at Green Meadow School in Maynard, Mass., has grown into a way for the elementary-school students - --> read more »
Award-winning teacher challenges students during history lessons
Submitted by news_aggregator on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 2:19pmA high-school history teacher at Waukegan High School in Illinois has abandoned the traditional focus on names and dates when - --> read more »
Experience Turkey: Teacher Tours Sponsored by the Turkish Cultural Foundation
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 10:34pmExperience Turkey, the modern, vibrant nation at the intersection of East and West. Explore centuries-old architecture, savor culinary delights and soak up Turkey's rich culture during these two-week tours.
Time:
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 8:00am - 9:00am
Presenters:
John Gokcen, Honorary Consul General, Turkish Cultural Foundation, Kirkland, WA
Room:
4C-1
On the Road: Secrets to Planning Exceptional School Trips
Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 9:22amLearn what’s new in school trips from America’s student trip expert. George DeBolt will share tips on how to plan school trips that are exciting, educational, and within budget.
Time:
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Presenters:
George DeBolt, School Trips by DeBolt, Homestead, PA
Room:
4C-4
