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- Establishing a needs-fulfilling classroom
 In a needs-fulfilling classroom, both the needs of the students and the teacher are met, writes teacher Chad Sansing. In this blog post, he writes that teachers in such classrooms give students more freedom and understand what the students consider fun, how they use power, how they relate to others and what they are scared of in order to better facilitate instruction. Needs-fulfilling classrooms also allow teachers and students to better work toward a common goal, Sansing writes. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Education
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- Principal shares key leadership qualities
High-school principal Dwight Carter in this blog post shares his top leadership principles and how each is present at his school. Among the principles are vision, clear expectations and the development of positive relationships -- a goal at his high school, where the staff schedules social events and there is a focus on nurturing new students. Carter's other principles include communication, teamwork, accountability and learning. Connected Principals blog
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- IPad helps Pa. woman find more independence
Kelly Berta, a 24-year-old Pennsylvania woman with apraxia of speech and arthrogryposis, a disease that affects her muscles, is using an iPad to communicate with people outside of her immediate family. Berta's speech difficulties led her to develop her own language that her mother understands, but the iPad and its applications allow her to use icons to express her thoughts to others and gain more independence. "This gives her a way to say things in a way that everyone can understand," Carrie Kane, a speech-language pathologist, said. The Morning Call (Allentown, Pa.)
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- Education is again on the edge of the "fiscal cliff"
Widespread cuts to federal funding, including education, have been spared -- at least temporarily -- by a last-minute deal reached by federal lawmakers that, if signed by President Barack Obama, delays sequestration until March. However, the deal includes $6 billion in cuts to domestic programs, which could affect education. If signed into law, the delay means there will be fresh debate over potential spending cuts, as well as continued uncertainty for school districts. Education Week/Politics K-12 blog
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- Wash. student to finish college with father's help
Ryan Sutherland, a college student with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has been able to experience dorm life thanks to his roommate -- his father. Sutherland, who has lived longer than the average person with the genetic condition, says he wants to make the most of life. In high school, he played in the band and acted in school plays. The Wenatchee World (Wash.)
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Meet CEC's new Board of Directors
Congratulations to CEC's newly elected Board Members whose terms of office began Jan. 1. All of the candidates were extremely well-qualified and displayed a deep commitment to the future of our organization and the advancement of special education. Thanks to all members who participated in the election. Find out more information about the new CEC Board Members.
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CEC in San Antonio: Early bird deadline approaching!
The CEC Convention & Expo will be in San Antonio, April 3-6, 2013, and our new blog is the place for attendees and exhibitors to get up-to-date information, fun facts and recommendations on all things convention and San Antonio. Don't miss the early bird deadline for registration nor CEC's highlight on the Food Network's San Antonio picks! Subscribe to CEC's new blog today!
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