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Teaching and Student Responsibility: How Teachers Can Encourage Responsibility and Character

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By: Harvey Craft

Informed Options for School Selection: How Parents can Ensure Selection of the Right School for a Child

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By: June Keir

Math Understanding Begins at Home: How Parents can Ensure Children's School Math Success

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By: June Keir

What are Best Indicators of Excellent Teaching? Bill and Melinda Gates are Looking for Good Teachers

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Boosting Reading Achievement Potential: How Positive Early Reading Experiences can Ensure Reading Success

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By: June Keir

Too Much Homework: Are Overworked Kids Losing Out On Play and Family Time?

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By: Wendy Ponte

The History of Homework: From No Homework to Too Much Homework

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By: Wendy Ponte

How to be a Successful Online Student: Tips to Successfully Completing a Course Using the Internet

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Teenagers Affected by School Start Times: How Sleep Cycles in Teens and School Times Impact Performance

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By: Eilene Toppin Ording

Native American Education and Employment: Current Issues and Proposed Solutions for Native American Population

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By: Jen Bouchard

Children Feel Parents' Stress Over Finances: Do Kids Pick Up on Tension Around Them?

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Pros and Cons of Early Colleges: Earning College Credit in High School Through an Innovative Program

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

In Defense of the Five-Paragraph Essay: The Essay Format Every Student Should Master and Remember

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By: Amy Martin

Fast-Track Diplomas to Cut Dropout Rate: Des Moines, Iowa Has a New Twist on Graduation Requirements

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Foreign Students in U.S. Post-Secondary Schools: International Education and Immigration

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By: Jen Bouchard

Online Paper Mills: Why Students Use Mills and How Teachers Can Discourage Their Use

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By: Amy Martin

How to Assess the Future of US Higher Education: Environmental Scanning is a Skill for American Postsecondary Leaders

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By: Eric Coggins

Shrinking the Educational Inequity Gap: Cooperation of Educators and Communities Required to Effect Change

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By: Lynda Allison

Immigration and Foreign Language Instruction: Native Speakers and Immersion Programs

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By: Jen Bouchard

What College Freshmen Don't Know: Deficiencies in Basic Knowledge Begin in High School

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Teacher Quality vs. Teaching Programs: Are Colleges Partially at Fault for Poor Teacher Performance?

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Can Catholic Schools Survive? Who Will Lose the Most if These Parochial Schools Don’t?

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Math Scores in U.S. Hit a Plateau: NAEP Testing Shows No Improvement in Grade 4 Math

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

School Zero Tolerance Policies: A Flawed Approach to Student Discipline

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By: Victor A. Gallis

Link Made Between Poverty and Learning: Educators are Agents of Change in Fighting Poverty in Canada

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By: Lynda Allison

Officials Scrutinize Race to the Top: National Research Council Puts the Brakes on Assessment

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Schools Fail the Poor: Education is not Equal to All Students

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Differing Theories About the Reading Process: Making Meaning and Gaining Fluency Through Steady Practice

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By: Arash Farzaneh

Who Gets Internet Addicted? Some Teens are More Likely to Become Addicted to the Internet

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Teach for America & Traditional Teacher Training: How Well are Teachers Doing With Only Five Weeks of Training?

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Therapy Dogs Help Struggling Readers: The Use of Pet Therapy to Help Bring Up Low-End Readers

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By: Jaclyn Caceres

Self-Actualization and Education: Examining the Purpose of Instruction

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By: Emmerson Philippe

Preparing for the Parent-Teacher Conference: Talking With Teachers About Your Child's Progress in School

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By: Jule Rizzardo

Encouraging Success in Your Child's Education: Tips for Making Sure Your Child Does Well in School

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By: Tamara McGee Andersen

Spanking Has Negative Effect on Intelligence: Research States Corporal Punishment Stunts I.Q.

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Charter School Movement Gains Under Stimulus Law: Obama, Duncan Announce Strong Support for Charters

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By: Lucy Tashman

Differences in Urban and Suburban Schools: Disparities in School Facilties and Funding

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By: Emmerson Philippe

See You at the Pole Public School Prayer Event: Students Gather at School to Pray at Student-Led Prayer Gathering

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

How To Prepare for Standardized Tests in U.S. Successful Tips for Studying for AP, SAT, GRE, and PRAXIS Exams

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By: Alison Diefenderfer

The End of Schoolyard Violence: Mitigate Schoolyard Violence With a New Cerebral Elegance

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By: Danie Joubert

Early Colleges Offer Educational Alternatives: Earning College Credit While Still in High School

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Higher Education in Distress: How For-Profit Schools are Changing the University Landscape

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By: Paul Larson

September 11, 2001 Curriculum: First Comprehensive Program on 9/11

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Poverty and Academic Performance: Out-of-School Factors That Affect Student Achievement

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By: DeLene Sholes

American Education with Good People Poor Results: What has to Change for America to Compete Globally

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By: Don Belles

What is Assessment: Assessing Student Learning

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By: Robin McDaniel

How to Raise Your School's Proficiency Scores: No Child Left Behind Demands Higher Scores Each Year

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

School Funding Being Cut: Money Crisis Hurts Education

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By: Mina Raulston

The Need for Newcomer Schools: What a Newcomer Program Provides that a Regular Classroom Can't

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By: Joanna Szeto

Putting Pressure on Preschoolers: Early Childhood Education Gets in the Way of Learning

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By: Sara McGrath

The Theory of Independent Study in Distance Ed: American Educational Values in Online Learning

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By: Gaile Estes

Dorothy Sayer's The Lost Tools of Learning: A Return of the Seven Liberal Arts of Classical Education

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By: Rachel Schaus

School Uniforms Gaining Popularity: More Schools Adopting a Dress Code Policy

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Homework Help Starts with Parental Involvement: Parents Inspire Good Study Habits by Being Strong Role Models

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By: Feature Writer Mary King

Teacher Furlough Days Affect Family Budgets: Forced Unpaid Leave Causes Teachers to Cut Back

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Questioning Standardized Testing Tactics: Using a One-Size-Fits-All Method to Evaluate Individual Students

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By: Amanda Tasso

Why Learn Latin? Latin is an Integral Part of Classical Education

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By: Rachel Schaus

Make the Time for Your Child's Education: Help Your Child Be Prepared to Reach Excellence in School

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By: Kathy Myers

Cell Phones and School Safety: Phone Calls and Text Messaging Disruptions Extend Beyond Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

From Summer Vacation to Structured School: Transitioning Children Back into School Mode

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By: Deanna Lynn Sletten

Teacher Performance Pay a Bad Idea: Incentive Pay for Teachers May Have Negative Effect

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Education in Ancient Greece and Rome: How Classical Education from the Past Influences Education Today

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By: Rachel Schaus

Why Teachers Should Write for Publication: Educators Have a Unique Perspective on School Reform Issues

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By: Sheila Gaquin

Doug Wilson and Christian Homeschooling: Modern Roots of Classical Homeschooling

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By: Rachel Schaus

Unemployed Graduates Face Tough Time Seeking Job: Britain's Class of 2009 Will Face Jobless Role

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By: Rebecca Campbell

Rudolf Steiner and Child Development: Foundations of Waldorf Education for the Twenty-first Century

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By: Francesca Aniballi

Why Do Students Commit Plagiarism? The Main Reasons Students Resort to Plagiarism

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By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Free Ivy League Education: Ivys are Becoming More Generous

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Tips for Using the Rate My Professors Website: Maximizing the Opinions of the Collegiate Masses

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By: Ryan Werner

Origins of Public Education in America: How Local Control of Education Won Out over Centralized Control

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By: Jeanne Lombardo

Arne Duncan's Chicago Success Is Deceptive: The Great Guru of Education is Falling Short on Performance

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

A Nation of Boys At-Risk: Statistics on Boys and School are Very Disturbing

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

How Important are Children's Names? Do Some Names Create an Unwanted Image?

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Graduates Can Help Area Kids Get School Supplies: Acts of Kindness from Former Students May Assist Children in Need

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By: Feature Writer Mary King

Rural School Struggles: Problems in Poor, Rural Districts

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By: Rebecca Hersh

Catholic School Decline in the United States: A Variety of Factors Contribute to Parochial School Closures

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Michelle Rhee Challenges Public School Teachers: Washington D.C. Teachers Asked to Raise the Bar

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Secretary Duncan Issues Warning to Governors: Stimulus Funding is Supplemental, Not a Replacement Fund

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

The Charter School Choice: Public School Alternatives for Children

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By: Victor A. Gallis

School Community Partnerships That Work: Building Relationships Among Stakeholders to Support Real Change

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By: Barbara Abromitis

Costs of Private and Parochial Schools: Many Added Fees Increase the Overall Cost Beyond the Tuition

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Plagiarism in the School System: Sometimes Students are Just Following the Example Given

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By: Christopher Pascale

Obtain Education Grants for Teachers: How to Get Educator Grants

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By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

Magna Charters and Obama's Direction: The President is Driving Education Reform With Charters

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By: Elizabeth Randall

What is Classical Education? The Trivium Model of Education Explained

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By: Rachel Schaus

Game Predicts Kindergarten Achievement: New Research Uses Five Minute Game to Measure Potential Growth

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Small School Success Causes Problems: New York’s Smaller Schools Make Large Schools Worse

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Library 2.0 and Remixing Existing Services: Blurring the Service Lines While Experimenting With Technologies

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By: Allan Cho

Evaluating Public School Educational Standards: Most States Do Not Provide Teachers With Tools to Improve Education

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By: Julie Warrenfeltz

The Self-Esteem Debate Rages On: Self-Esteem Versus Self-Efficacy in the Schools

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By: Jim Shelp

President's Education Awards Program: Twenty-six Years of Promoting Student Achievement

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By: Carmen Livingston

Reducing Instructional Days & Increasing Classes: Time in the Classroom Reduced to Balance State Budgets

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

BBC Reports That Wikipedia is Reliable: The Online Encyclopedia is Nearly as Accurate as Britannica

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By: Christopher Pascale

What Types of People Make Good Tutors? Traits and Skills All Excellent Tutors Must Have

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By: Alison Diefenderfer

How to Choose a Tutor: Finding a Tutor in the United States

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By: Alison Diefenderfer

Sonia Sotomayor and Her Impact on Schools: How Sotomayor is Likely to Rule on Educational Issues

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Fine Arts Change the Brain: Brain Development Affected by Music and Art

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Bullying and Theft Continue in Schools: School Violence is Down but Not Harassment or Theft

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Obama's Change in Education is Materializing: Campaign Promises May Come True

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By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Dissection Choice in the Classroom: Supporting Student Rights to Choose or Object to Dissection in Class

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By: Paul Comeau

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