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Jul 8, 2008

NEA Supports Obama

In: Educational Issues (general)

The National Education Association has voted to endorse the Democratic candidate since 1976. But, this year it was with much less fanfare. more...

Jul 7, 2008

Undiagnosed Diseases Among U.S. Poor

In: Student Health Issues

Physicians in the U.S. frequently overlook tropical diseases states the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases. Parasites are sources of many childhood diseases. more...

Jul 6, 2008

Punishment Does Not Equal Discipline

In: Educational Issues (general)

Bradley Hospital psychologists explain the difference between punishment and discipline and tell why punishment doesn't work. more...

Jun 28, 2008

Amplified Classrooms

In: Classroom Issues

Nearly 250,000 schools have amplified classrooms so every student can focus on the lesson and not strain to hear the teacher over the ventilation system and other noises. more...

Jun 27, 2008

Teacher Shortage Raises Salaries

In: Educational Issues (general)

The long predicted teacher shortage is finally coming to fruition in Texas. The Dallas area is seeing salaries spiking and perks increasing. more...

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Jul 18, 2008

Wind Turbines And School

The Wind For Schools program is installing wind energy on school grounds to teach students about this alternative source of energy.
The Midwest is known for wheat, hogs, cattle, soybeans, corn and wind. The large open spaces which make the land great for farming with 24 row equipment also leaves little to reduce wind. The U.S. Department of Energy is promoting a national initiative to help students understand the renewable power of wind.

The states involved in this initiative are

  • Colorado
  • Idaho
  • Kansas
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • South Dakota
Three to five school districts in each state will receive wind turbines each year. Not only will the turbines produce electricity for the school districts but will also create career interest in wind energy, perhaps even engineering.

Iowa and other states already sprinkled with long ribbons of wind towers helping to create electrical energy. Wind does not pollute and is renewable. The Midwest is going "green."

Source: www.kcstar.com, June 9, 2008

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