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• November 24, 2009
• 19:31

  You Can Influence Race to the Top Money

   » ‎ Edutopia
  States begin to apply for innovation funds, and need local support.

• 18:52

  Ill. Senate to Study School Discipline Racial Gap

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  

• 16:00

  Can meditation help teachers deal with stress?

   » ‎ Edutopia
  Emotional stress contributes to high teacher attrition, but meditation may ease tension.

• 10:53

  Success Stories More Persuasive to Some Than Hard Data

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  But in evaluating an autism therapy, the challenge for parents is determining how much, if any, of the progress can be credited to the treatment.
• 10:53

  Science Behind Therapies Said to Be Shaky

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  Most warn parents away from experimental treatments, but even so, studies have found that up to three-quarters of families with children who have autism try at least some alternative therapies.
• 10:33

  Obama Backing STEM Education

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  The effort to get students interested in STEM studies and careers, called 'Educate to Innovate,' involves corporations and philanthropies.
• 10:33

  Obama Backing 'STEM' Education

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  The effort to get students interested in STEM studies and careers, called 'Educate to Innovate,' involves corporations and philanthropies.
• 10:20

  Alternative Austim Therapies Found to Be Risky

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  After reviewing court documents and scientific studies, and interviewing top researchers, the Chicago Tribune found that many treatments amount to uncontrolled experiments on vulnerable children.
• 10:20

  Alternative Autism Therapies Found to Be Risky

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  After reviewing court documents and scientific studies, and interviewing top researchers, the Chicago Tribune found that many treatments amount to uncontrolled experiments on vulnerable children.
• 10:16

  Louisiana's Career Diploma Stirs Concern On Standards

   » ‎ Education Week American Education News Site of Record
  Officials say they are working to assure the diploma created by a new law is rigorous and holds value for those who choose it.

• 0:00

  New Book on Individualizing Instruction for Middle Schoolers

   » ‎ ISTE Recent News Feed
  ISTE's new title, Technology makes it easier and more effective than ever to make sure all students receive individualized instruction. The strategies and lessons in ISTE's new book, Differentiating Instruction with Technology in Middle School Classrooms, will ensure that your students receive a tailored education that also prepares them with the technology skills they'll need for a successful future. Listen to a podcast with authors Grace E. Smith and Stephanie Throne here, and order your copy today!