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October 28, 2009
20:38
Families Respond to a School on a Mission
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The commitment required to attend YES Prep demands familial support for its students.
19:49
Photo Gallery: Success Starts with Strong Relationships
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Educators at this Houston school help kids go on to college and careers by challenging and supporting them.
19:11
California Embraces Open Source Digital Textbooks
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The most populous state is the first to take on this complicated initiative.
18:28
Educators Grow Green Schools
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Student health and performance bloom in environmentally conscious schools.
18:28
A School Cultivates Great Educators
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At YES Prep, grabbing top-notch talent isn't always an option. Out of necessity they are developing their own.
14:53
College-Bound Culture
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13:18
A Once-Troubled Student Transforms into a Star
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Kicked out of YES Prep as a sophomore, senior Erick Gonzalez returned to face the challenges and receive the support the school has offered him.
12:27
YES Prep Cultivates a Culture of Achievement
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A supportive and caring environment underpins a strict discipline program.
October 27, 2009
21:59
NCTM Advocates Teaching Reasoning in High School Math
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The national group's latest report calls for a focus on developing critical-thinking skills.
19:25
What's needed to improve teacher-training programs?
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Arne Duncan has challenged teaching schools to invest more fully in tomorrow's educators.
October 21, 2009
14:35
Teach Yourself How to Be Happier
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Writer Gretchen Rubin shares tips from her Happiness Project.
October 20, 2009
15:59
Should schools ban Halloween candy?
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Educators trying to promote good nutrition year-round face a challenge in October.
October 13, 2009
20:50
How much should schools filter Internet content?
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School computers often block not just pornography but mainstream sites as well.
20:50
How much should schools filter Internet content?
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School computers often block not just pornography but mainstream sites as well.
October 12, 2009
18:26
Virtual Learning Is an Antidote to School Closure
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The simulated shutdown of a Chicago school demonstrates that a swine flu outbreak or other emergency needn't infect the learning environment.
18:26
Virtual Learning Is an Antidote to School Closure
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The simulated shutdown of a Chicago school demonstrates that a swine flu outbreak or other emergency needn't infect the learning environment.
October 06, 2009
14:58
Should Columbus Day become Native American Day?
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Some argue that Christopher Columbus should no longer be honored as a hero.