The 2008 state legislative season launches this month under a fiscal cloud in a number of states, where ambitious education initiatives—including expanded pre-K programs, college- or career-preparation efforts, and improved teacher pay—may end up being balanced against gloomy revenue projections. “It looks like we have one more decent year before things fall apart,” Julie Bell, [...]
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As students ride a Sheridan, AR school bus over rural Arkansas roads for upward of 90 minutes a day, they’re spending that time working on math equations and taking advanced biology courses. Unlike others in the Sheridan School District’s fleet, bus No. 46′s magic comes from a small cellular router and a rooftop antenna that [...]
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“The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you. Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” Quote by: William Jennings Bryan
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I recently gave a speech at a teacher’s conference on “Ways to Go Paperless,” I opened the floor to questions.“I have one,” said a fellow teacher. “Where are the handouts?”**** I hope you have a safe and happy weekend! My weekend will be filled with cleaning my house and getting ready for the new year [...]
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Subject: Language ArtsGrades: 4-6 OverviewHelp your students get an “upper hand” on idioms with this lesson plan that challenges them to identify idioms (with an Idiom Match-up Game) and then group idiomatic expressions according to different “themes” or “topics.” ObjectivesStudents will:· Recognize idiomatic expressions· Group idioms by themes· Use idioms in context in writing and [...]
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Before beginning this game, take a moment to show your child how directions can be given in relationship to the numbers on the face of a clock. First, remove your watch and have him hold it as your point out that twelve is straight ahead, three is to his right and nine is to his [...]
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Visual Discrimination, Small Motor Skills Button Comparison: Compare assorted buttons with your child, noting their similarities and differences. Look at size, shape, color, material (like wood or plastic), number of holes, etc. This can be a great time to practice sorting. Where’s the Button?: Ask your child to guess in which hand you are holding [...]
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