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A Grouping of the No Child Left Behind Act
The following articles discuss various aspects of the contentious NCLB Act. After nearly a decade, the after effects of this law are now being debated. No child was to be left behind; yet, there are those that will argue otherwise.Published on December 12, 2011 to Special Education
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Multicultural Lesson Plan: Ramadan
As classrooms become more multicultural, the need to provide students with a holistic view of the world becomes more important. Ramadan, a sacred time of year for Muslims, is a month long observance. This Ramadan lesson plan gives ideas and activities...Published on December 6, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Glaciers & Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Oh My! Formation of the Planet
The planet Earth, formed through a long and tumultuous marriage of fire and ice. Glaciers slid across continents; volcanoes spit forth lava creating islands, and earthquakes shattered land masses, pushing up mountains. This is a guide to those processes...Published on November 14, 2011 to Environmental Science
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Guide for Those Pondering an MBA
Pondering an MBA? Not sure where to begin, what to do or how to do it? Worried about financial aid or where to go? There is a great deal to consider when planning on attending graduate school. This guide demystifies the process with articles...Published on October 25, 2011 to Postgraduate Education
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No Child Left Behind: Are We Losing Sight of What Really Matters?
After almost ten years, the proof is in the pudding. The No Child Left Behind act signed into law by Mr. Bush in 2002 is a dismal failure. Schools are closing, good teachers have lost their jobs, and the children, the reason for all this, have been left...Published on October 24, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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The Eye of the Beholder: Photography Lesson
The proverbs are many - Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Don't judge a book by its cover. Clothes don't make the man (woman). They relate to a children's book about a strange duck. Use this as the catalyst for students to find...Published on October 24, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Asthma: When the Air Isn't Fit to Breathe
Air pollution has long been an issue worldwide. The effects of "bad air" are taking its toll on the weakest members of society - children and elders. Asthma rates are skyrocketing around the world. How do we protect the air we breathe from the...Published on October 22, 2011 to Environmental Science
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Alternative Fuel Sources: Saving the Planet
Contrary to what some people believe we do not have to reinvent the wheel in order to utilize alternative fuel sources. Wind, water and the sun have been available as options for saving the planet for years. The technology is in place. The only thing...Published on October 21, 2011 to Environmental Science
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German Vocabulary: Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
Aside from a solid grasp of grammar, having an extensive vocabulary is helpful when communicating with others, especially if you are speaking a second language. The following vocabulary lessons cover a wide range of subjects, all of which help students...Published on October 15, 2011 to Language Learning
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Creating an ESL Journal to Enhance Oral Reading
Journal writing can enhance oral ESL reading comprehension for children acquiring English as a second language by tracking various aspects of the student's reading, as well as scaffold their writing skills.Published on October 2, 2011 to Language Learning