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The Manhattan Institute Discusses Civics Education and CCSS
posted by: Garry | November 27, 2013, 10:16 am   

To anyone interested in the teaching of social studies and civics, it is no surprise that the public has mixed opinions when it comes to this highly important subject.  On one hand, people seem to be growing more and more distressed at the lack of civics and history knowledge among the population. It seems that almost every week there’s some sort of news article or study pointing out how much Americans don’t know, soon followed by a cry for more civics education in schools.

 

 
Musical Training and Brain Development
posted by: Garry | November 25, 2013, 06:29 pm   

While many schools may be tempted to cut music programs to conserve funds, these classes prove to be worth the investment according to recent reports. Anew study released by the Society of Neuroscience corroborates the idea that music training produces many positive results in students.

 

 
Addressing Social Media Behavior in the Classroom
posted by: Garry | November 12, 2013, 12:46 pm   

Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Instragram, SnapChat, or one of the many other apps or social networks, students across the country are engaging in social media activity daily. While these mediums constantly evolve and allow students plenty of learning opportunities, teachers should also recognize potential challenges.

 

 
Nation's Report Card Reveals Mixed Progress
posted by: Garry | November 07, 2013, 12:32 pm   

According to the recently released NAEP scores, or the "Nation's Report Card," reading and mathematics achievement for American 8th graders has improved in the last two years. However, 4th graders' achievement has remained sub par. Overall, there have been gains in both subjects since the assessments in the early 1990s.

 

 
Ten Tips for Becoming A Connected Educator
posted by: Garry | October 29, 2013, 01:57 pm   

As October and Connected Educator Month draw to a close, it’s never too late to get connected! Here are ten simple tips for "connecting,” derived from anEdutopia blog by Elana Leoni.

 

 
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