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The Entire History Of Congress In One Stunning Visualization
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Well this is worth printing out and analyzing with your class. It's an in-depth (to say the least) look at the trends of Congress and how they respond to who is elected president. What could be more topical?
Could Student Loan Debt Soon Be Erased?
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Are you still paying off your student loans? Are loans the only way you'll be able to attend college? You're not alone. There's a bill in front of Congress that could change the amount you have to repay and it's worth checking out.
The Nuclear Option: Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter May Go Dark To Protest SOPA
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According to Markham Erickson, head of the NetCoalition trade association, there’s been talk of a so-called “nuclear option,” in which the likes of Google, Amazon, eBay, and Yahoo! would go simultaneously dark to protest the legislation to highlight the fundamental danger the legislation poses to the function of the internet.
It’s ‘Why I Write’ Day: How To Participate
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If you're a teacher, student, blogger, or someone who sends messages, you're a writer. That's the impetus behind 'Why I Write' day (which is today!).
Should A Federal Education Technology Agency Be Created?
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You've heard of DARPA. Soon there may be an ARPA-Ed, an agency devoted to producing the best education technology. Is this a good thing?
Should All Student Loan Debt Be Erased? 200,000 People Think So.
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There's a new proposal in Congress that would dramatically trim down many American students' bills: forgiving all student loans.
Did You Know? 20 States Still Allow Teachers To Hit Students
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Did you know that 20 states still allow teachers to hit, belt, paddle, slap, grab, and do other shocking things to students? A new bill just introduced to Congress is hoping to put a stop to this 'corporal punishment....
How Social Media Actively Shapes U.S. Politics
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They may be the oldest Congress in U.S. history, but elected officials in Washington D.C. are no slouches when it comes to technology. It's no secret that President Obama is addicted to his Blackberry, but what about ...
