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Five Facts about the Mathematics Common Core Standards
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 15, 2013, 06:27 pm   

With all the misinformation still being circulated and with the assessments for Common Core State Standards (CCSS) right around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to make sure that everyone is aware of the contents of the standards.  I’ve done this previously with English/Language Arts, and so today I will attempt to do the same with the Mathematics standards.

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State of the Union Address Emphasizes Pre-Kindergarten Education
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 13, 2013, 08:16 pm   


Yesterday evening, President Obama addressed several education initiatives in his State of the Union speech, including an expansion of preschool programs and a plan to redesign high schools for the 21st century. 

 
Pro-Teacher Legislation in Kansas Gains Steam
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 12, 2013, 12:06 pm   


As reported on the AAE blog, despite record-breaking growth among non-union teacher organizations, local AAE recruiters and state chapters have experienced tremendous hurdles in establishing equal treatment among competing associations. Whether it is the inability to attend a new teacher orientation or access to school mailboxes, non-union associations are constantly passed over in favor of the interests of powerful teacher union interests. Despite this climate, there is renewed hope for teachers seeking options in Kansas, as House Bill 2221 was recently introduced to promote an equal playing field for all teacher associations. 

 
GRAMMY’s Music Educator Award
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 11, 2013, 06:22 pm   

In honor of the GRAMMY awards and grateful musicians everywhere, the Recording Academy in partnership with National Association for Music Education has announced a new music teacher award program. Organizers are calling both students and music teacher colleagues to nominate their favorite teacher by April 15th to be recognized for their remarkable impact. 
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AAE Staff Attends Education Congressional Hearing
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 08, 2013, 06:17 pm   

Today, AAE staff had the pleasure of attending the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. The full committee hearing explored the challenges and opportunities facing America's workforce and K-12 students. 
 
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