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Wikipedia co-founder launches online educational-video library

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2009

Larry Sanger, who co-founded the Web site Wikipedia, has launched a site that provides free access to a library of educational videos for students ages 3 to 18. The site -- www.watchknow.org -- features links to more than 11,000 videos in 2,000 categories that include history, math, science and other subjects. Sanger described it as "YouTube meets Wikipedia." Education Week (11/17)


Educators: Excessive administrative duties reduce effectiveness

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009

Some NYC schools use Rubik's Cube puzzle-solving in math lessons

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2009

Are foreign-language courses a frill in tight budget times?

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2009

Principal has reputation for turning around struggling schools

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 16, 2009

Unlocking the methods to narrowing the achievement gap

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009

Wide variety of charter schools has mixed outcome in Arizona

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 16, 2009

South Dakota district slowly changes math teaching methods

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 16, 2009

Teachers weigh in on debate over selling lesson plans

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009

Teachers in Fla. district may work minimum to protest time-consuming curriculum:

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009


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The New Teacher's Companion: Practical Wisdom for Succeeding in the Classroom

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009

Meep Learning Curve on Discipline

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009

Where Does Your Elected Official Stand on Education?

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009

Meeting Students Where They Are

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009

ASCD Testimony on Child Nutrition and Wellness

ASCD SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2009




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