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UPenn Study: Dog Owners More Likely To Win Elections
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I have heard that having a dog on campus is a great way to make people like you...but what about voters? A new study by Diana Mutz (I am seriously not making up that last name) at the University of Pennsylvania says v...
Every School’s Graduation Speaker: A Long List [UPDATED]
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It took quite awhile to compile this list, but here goes. The list is always being updated and is in no particular order, so you might want to do the ol' CTRL+F to find the school or speaker you're interested in. Who ...
Should School Days Be Longer?
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Do you feel as though your classroom is just getting up to speed when BAM it's time to go to lunch. After that, you only have an hour or two to tackle the rest of your lesson plan and then BAM it's time to go home. President Obama thinks the schools days around the country are simply too short. He says extended time in the classroom is an idea worth considering, especially since students in other countries, on average, spend about a month longer in the classroom per year.
Dept. of Education Releases Finalized National Education Technology Plan
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“By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.” —President Barack Obama, Address to Congress, February 24, 2009 U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan today (11/9/...
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How Much Will The U.S. Government Spend On Education In 2012? [Interactive]
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The federal government has amped up its proposed spending on education at the expense of the military, it seems. That's according to the annual 'Death and Taxes' interactive infographic that details federal spending.
#SOTU Inspired A Replacement For Standardized Tests
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President Obama's State of the Union speech spent a large chunk of time on education. As well it should have. Long story short, the overarching theme of the entire speech was that education is the key to our country's success. It all starts with education.
The Secret To Making Science Cool Again
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There is no shortage of opportunity to 'wow' your students if you're a science teacher. It's a lot of fun to show what happens when you combine a couple liquids that you know are going to explode. It's even better when you have the students do it.
This Is How I Would Love To Learn History
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Through the power of spoken word, Lin-Manuel Miranda details the importance of Alexander Hamilton. It's truly how I would love to learn history.
