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posted by: Steph
| June 24, 2010, 08:46 am
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Don’t take candy from strangers, don’t talk to strangers, don’t go anywhere with a person you don’t know. These warnings and many more must be taught to children, as they have been taught to them for generations, but today’s children must be taught more than these in-person social cautions. The internet, social networking, texting, and instant messaging mean that children also must be taught safe technological practices. Continue Reading...
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posted by: Colin
| June 23, 2010, 08:38 am
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Professional Association of Colorado Educators, Association of American Educators' state partner in Colorado, awarded ten scholarships for PACE members to attend the Rachel’s Challenge Summit, "Soar to New Heights, Renew Your Mind, and Inspire Your Heart," which starts today, in Denver. The PACE scholarships cover the full fee to attend the event for the ten educators. Continue Reading...
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posted by: Steph
| June 22, 2010, 09:20 am
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Teachers attempting to integrate technology into their classrooms have a number of obstacles to overcome (see earlier blog post, How Much Does Technology Advance Classroom Learning?), but they also have the world at their fingertips—literally. A recent article in Education Week describes how teachers across the nation are using technology in innovative and instructive ways. Continue Reading...
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posted by: Steph
| June 21, 2010, 08:45 am
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UPDATE: Thanks to the efforts of David Morales's school superintendent, plastic green soldiers wielding the "tools of a profession or service" (i.e. guns) may be allowed in the school as student expression of patriotism and democracy. The superintendent acknowledged that the school's policy banning the army men had been misrepresented in this case, and the patriotism David displayed by gluing the toys to his hat ought to be protected. Thanks to the Coventry School District for reconsidering the policy and acknowledging the overly restrictive nature of it in this case. Schools are learning environments and function at their pinnacle when students learn from teachers and when administrators and teachers learn from their students, as well. Continue Reading...
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