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Just in time for the new school year, Verizon Thinkfinity has launched a back-to-school feature highlighting engaging educational resources to help teachers get students excited about their return to the classroom. From resources using football to
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New PSA campaign encourages high school dropouts to pursue their GED
New directory to put parents on path to success
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Literacy Voices Roundup - January 29
February 1 is the 50th anniversary of the Greensboro Sit-Ins. The protest continued through July 1960 when the counter at the Woolworth store in Greensboro was desegregated. You can participate in a virtual sit-in free by visiting NCFL’s website and the online activity “How Would You Feel?”
The findings from Jennifer Lloyd’s study are available in the January 2010 issue of Health & Place. Summary of the findings: “neighbourhood concentrated disadvantage experienced during Kindergarten has a durable, negative effect on children's reading comprehension outcomes seven years later—providing evidence that early social contextual experiences play a critical role in the lives of children.” Thanks to Jen Robinson for the link.
How will the Apple iPad change our kids’ lives?
Don’t miss Jenny Williams’ column on Wired. Her prediction? “… the tablet will completely integrate education and technology, allowing for easy access to e-textbooks and online teaching.”