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Who is Still Teaching Global Warming?
The reality created by encountering the various articles and books that inform us about the environment distracts educators from responding appropriately.
Oct 3, 2011
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Pamela Pali
The Uncomplicated World of the Young
As observed by Mark Twain*, an adult's words may be satirized by the young whose world is uncluttered by inuendos and coloured instead by simple truths.
Oct 1, 2011
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Carol Elvidge
Getting Students Interested in Solar Power
A simple way to motivate students to learn about solar power includes current examples of communities that have used solar power as their renewable energy.
Sep 30, 2011
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Pamela Pali
No Child Left Behind: Reviewing a Herculean History in Education
After decades of whipping the horse education came in on, let us recognize that our efforts thus far haven't fixed the situation, though they might have.
Sep 30, 2011
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Barbara Castleton
An Extended School Year may not be the Key to Better Learning
Much is said and written recently about extending the time students spend in the classroom. It sounds like a good idea. Will it lead to better education?
Sep 29, 2011
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Harvey Craft
The Importance of History in the National Curriculum
An Oftsed report of schools has found that the teaching of history underlines pupils' sense of social responsibility, national identity and diversity.
Sep 26, 2011
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Tim Ellis
Another Look at Homework as a Teaching Tool
Homework is one of the most contentious issues in public education. There are ways to improve homework and student participation.
Sep 24, 2011
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Harvey Craft
The Crisis in Education: Blame Poverty, Not Schools or Teachers
Wealthy reformers and policymakers think impossible test scores and unreasonable targets and mandates can improve education in America. They are failing
Sep 23, 2011
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John Anderson
U.S. High Schools: Passing or Failing?
The U.S. high school dropout rate has fallen from 14.1% in 1980 to 8.1% in 2009--a six percent decline over three decades.
Sep 22, 2011
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Ken Handel
Going Green--Renewable Energy
The facts are in about cadmium telluride (a material used in many solar cells); the concerns about using this hazardous material have been well documented.
Sep 19, 2011
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Pamela Pali
Credit Mills: A Failing Grade
"I failed most of my tests and still got 85%"-Undercover reporter in credit mill achieves mathematically impossible grade.
Sep 17, 2011
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Christine Jarvis
Building for a Higher Education Protest
NCAFC defy NUS veto on national demonstration against fees and cuts
Sep 17, 2011
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Jessica King
Barriers To Environmental Education--The Slugge
Many students would gladly participate in an environmental initiative at their local school. So, what is the problem? Why are we not seeing more activity?
Sep 16, 2011
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Pamela Pali
Celebrating Earth Day as A Family: A Teachable Holiday
Make this year's Earth Day a learning experience by having the whole family explore ways they can protect our planet.
Sep 15, 2011
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Meredith Laden
Teenagers and Environmental Education
Doom and gloom is not a message that attracts teenagers who are more concerned with "what's up?" and teachers of environmental education should take notice.
Sep 15, 2011
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Pamela Pali
The Need to Read
The joy of reading is somehow getting lost in our society. Lost along with that joy is a host of ideas and abilities that will be mourned once gone.
Sep 6, 2011
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Kathy Schlossmacher
Education Cuts in North Carolina Eliminate HS College Programs
Rather than extending a penny in the state sales tax, Republicans in the State Assembly caused the elimination of job-creating high school programs.
Sep 3, 2011
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Michael Streich
Why Is American Slang So Popular?
Nowadays, slang propagates Standard English, as it is a special part of American culture that is both celebrated and challenged.
Aug 22, 2011
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Cirrelia Thaxton
South African Schools Go For Green
The Eco-Schools programme in South Africa combines two problem areas, education and environment, to empower teachers and learners to find solutions.
Aug 20, 2011
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Cathy Dzerefos
Joking vs. Taunting: Back to School Bullying
You will be hard pressed to find someone that genuinely enjoys being bullied. With the school year knocking, here are some facts and tips on bullying.
Aug 16, 2011
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Sarai Garnett