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"These Guys Are Fun!"
School and community programs foster friendships across the generations
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Deaf Culture
In her article, Paula Kluth takes care to distinguish between the deaf, Deaf, and hard of hearing communities. Both medical and cultural views on the different groups are discussed.
January 5, 2015
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Advocating to Local and State Boards of Education
Classroom teachers and administrators report that their ability to teach honest history is greatly influenced by local and state boards of education.
November 21, 2023
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Evaluating Reliable Sources
This lesson, part of the Digital Literacy series, addresses the importance of locating and verifying reliable sources when working with online information.
September 12, 2017
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Texas vs. Textbooks: The Final Chapter?
The Texas State Board of Education has been ridiculed in recent weeks for its efforts to rewrite the curriculum standards of the state’s K-12 textbooks. Starting today, the conservative majority on the 15-member board is expected to approve a rightward lurch in those standards.
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The Great Immigration Debate
Patricia Smith explores the nation's divide over how to deal with illegal immigration. She outlines the role of immigration in our history, notes the "wariness" felt over immigration ever since, and questions when and how Congress might act on the issue.
July 5, 2014
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What Can This Student Teach You About the Classroom?
She was always smarter than the curriculum allowed her to be. Now one Miami student is showing future teachers how to keep students engaged.
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I fit the description...
In this blog post, Steve Locke—a college professor of 13 years—details being wrongfully detained by the police while walking to get lunch all because they believed he matched a description.
April 28, 2016
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Teens Find Fun, Focus in Summer Programs
Summer is the most violent time of year in urban areas. Some cite hotter temperatures, while others point the finger at out-of-school teenagers. No one factor is to blame, but it makes sense to provide opportunities for young people while keeping them off the streets. Summer service programs can help.
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Rock the Vote
The organization clearly has great brand recognition, but what does it really mean to “Rock the Vote”?