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• July 30, 2010
• 20:46

  Bassline Buff Verbs

   » ‎ Edutopia
  Blogger Gaetan Pappelardo gives a lesson in integrating music and movement to give verbs a real kick.

• 19:31

  Obama Vows, 'I'll ... Fight for Race to the Top with Everything I've Got'

   » ‎ THE Journal
  Just two days after his administration announced phase 2 Race to the Top finalists, President Obama was on the defensive about the controversial reform program operated out of the United States Department of Education. Speaking Thursday at the National Urban League Centennial Conference in Washington, DC, Obama vowed he would fight to defend the program and would resort to using the veto, if necessary, to maintain its integrity.

• 16:23

  Connecting STEM and Arts (TEAMS) to Spur U.S. Innovation: Part 1 of 5

   » ‎ Edutopia
  The first in a five part series on the integration of arts in STEM education by guest blogger Jim Brazell.

• 15:38

  Meeting Students' Nonacademic Needs

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  For school improvement efforts to succeed, write University of Chicago researchers Lisa Walker and Cheryl Smithgall, support systems for students must move from the policy margins to the mainstream.

• 15:00

  Building a Better School with Brain-Based Learning

   » ‎ Edutopia
  [VIDEO] Technology use, strategies based on brain research, and unique classroom environments for different learning styles give students an edge at Key Largo School in Florida.

• 9:44

  Reviews Find ELL Programs Lacking in Four Districts

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  In their defense, educators say more federal guidance is needed on how to apply civil rights laws to programs for English-language learners.
• 9:23

  Detroit Council Says No to Mayoral Control of Schools

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  The Detroit school board dodged a challenge to its existence Thursday when the City Council voted against placing a question on the Nov. 2 ballot asking voters whether they wanted the mayor and the council to have authority over the troubled Detroit Public Schools.
• 9:02

  Diversity Differences May Hobble 'Controlled Choice' in N.C.

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  Although a national proponent of the "controlled choice" assignment model considers diversity a key to success, Wake County's school board chairman said Wednesday that race or income will not decide which schools students attend.
• 8:46

  School officials seek special budget meeting

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  
• 8:46

  Kentucky education plan to be presented Aug. 10

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  
• 8:46

  Kenai teacher reflects on teaching at-risk youths

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  
• 8:46

  NH to make education reforms without federal help

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  
• 8:45

  Ala anti-bullying policy omits sexual orientation

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  

• 0:00

  Bloggers Reflect on ISTE 2010

   » ‎ ISTE Recent News Feed
  Many talented and dedicated bloggers contributed their thoughts and ideas during our annual conference and exposition in Denver last month. And many continue to reflect on their experience, refining and sharing observations with their personal learning networks and the online world. Great pedagogy in action!