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Primary Sources, Google, and Edcanvas highlight the best resources of the month
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 08, 2013, 06:00 pm   

As always, we’re rounding up the teacher resources we saw this past month that we like best.  Check out our picks below!

 
Idaho Charters Push for More Funding
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 08, 2013, 04:08 pm   


Idaho recently hosted a School Choice Rally advocating for charter schools to have the same funding as public schools. Dedicated students gathered at 3am and 4am to attend the rally and talk to state lawmakers about the need for greater funding. "When I see the other schools with fancy gyms, I wish we had that equipment," advocated one student.

 
Science Teacher Makes Learning “Not Boring”
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 07, 2013, 02:26 pm   


It can happen to even the best of teachers. You look around your classroom to see glazed over eyes and drooping eyelids. Yes, it could be because your students didn't sleep or even because they were up late working diligently on their homework. Or it could simply be because they are bored. 

 
AAE Releases 2013 Member Survey
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 05, 2013, 11:09 am   

Today the 2013 annual membership survey was released by the Association of American Educators. The survey was conducted this fall, polling AAE members from all 50 states on issues relating to education and labor reform. 
 
Longer School Year: Helpful or Harmful?
posted by: Cindy Omlin | January 22, 2013, 03:16 pm   


Recently, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Tennessee transitioned to a three-year pilot program that adds 300 hours to the school year. The program will affect nearly 20,000 students in 40 schools. The news comes on the heels of bipartisan recommendations from both lawmakers and reform advocates who are calling for increased instruction time. 

 
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