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Merit-pay program is created for N.Y. math, science educators
5/21/2013
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (N.Y.) (tiered subscription model)
Top math and science teachers in four New York regions can begin applying this summer for a stipend of $60,000 over four years, in exchange for mentoring college students majoring in education and edu… Read More
Global education news
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Tips for making your language lessons digital
5/20/2013
- Guardian (London), The
Not sure how to start blending technology into the language classroom? Teacher Emma Drury shares tips in this blog post about how to engage students with blogs and podcasts. She recommends using QR co… Read More
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What's the real story behind education data in the U.S.?
5/16/2013
- SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Education
While the public narrative is that the U.S. is trailing other nations in student achievement, the data may reveal another conclusion, asserts Christopher Lehman, an author, speaker and senior staff de… Read More
Education news for teachers
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Teachers step in to protect students during tragedies
5/22/2013
- USA Today
Following this week's devastating tornado in Oklahoma, stories have emerged of teachers acting as protectors -- leading students to safety and, in some cases, shielding them from harm with their own b… Read More
News for leaders in education
ASCD SmartBrief for Education Leaders
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Calif. to forgo another attempt at NCLB waiver
5/21/2013
- San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (free registration)
California education leaders won't make another bid for a waiver to some requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, officials said Monday. The issue that led to the denial of the state's previous r… Read More
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05/22/2013
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