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Classroom Management: Resources for Parents, Teachers and School-Based Professionals
Successful classroom management makes the most of student learning by organizing students, time, the classroom and materials. Learn about different classroom management philosophies and find resources on establishing and maintaining acceptable behavior in your classroom.
101 Great Sites for Social Studies Class
By FINDINGDULCINEA STAFF
Many teachers have yet to fully embrace the potential for the Internet to transform the social studies curriculum. Whether your class is named History, ...
How Innovative Teachers Are Using Skype In Their Classrooms
By FINDINGDULCINEA STAFF
Skype gives students and teachers the ability to connect with the outside world without leaving the classroom, allowing them to meet face-to-face with the ...
Advice for Using iPads in School
By KATE DAVEY
In recent years, the iPad has become an integral tool in the classroom. From interactive books to helping students with autism communicate better, iPads allow teachers to ...
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
By COLLEEN BRONDOU
This weekend, most Americans will lose an hour of sleep last night as daylight saving time takes effect. Why do we fall back one hour in the autumn, and spring ahead one hour ...
11 Things You May Not Know About Abraham Lincoln
By DENIS CUMMINGS
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most studied figures in American history, but there is still much you may not know about his life. We've scoured the best online resources about ...
On This Day: Nelson Mandela Elected President
By FINDINGDULCINEA STAFF
On May 9, 1994, South Africa's newly elected parliament chose Nelson Mandela to be the first president of the post-apartheid era.
On This Day: V-E Day Ends World War II in Europe
By FINDINGDULCINEA STAFF
On May 8, 1945, Germany officially ceased military operations, ending the European conflict of World War II and prompting massive celebrations in Allied countries.
On This Day: Wounded Knee Standoff Ends
By FINDINGDULCINEA STAFF
On May 8, 1973, members of the militant American Indian Movement who had held the South Dakota hamlet of Wounded Knee surrendered to federal agents after a 10-week standoff.
On This Day: Book Reveals That Nancy Reagan Contacted Astrologers for Advice
By FINDINGDULCINEA STAFF
On May 3, 1988, former Reagan cabinet member Donald Regan claimed in his memoir that first lady Nancy Reagan had used astrological advice to help schedule President Reagan's ...
On This Day: Mayday Tribe Anti-War Protesters Clash With Police in Washington
By FINDINGDULCINEA STAFF
On May 3, 1971, authorities in Washington quelled an anti-war protest organized by the Mayday Tribe, which had hoped to shut down the city. About 12,000 protesters were ...
On This Day
President Polk Sparks the California Gold Rush
By FINDINGDULCINEA STAFF
On Dec. 5, 1848, President James K. Polk confirmed in his State of the Union address that large quantities of gold had been discovered in California.
Happy Birthday
Walt Disney, Creator of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland
By ISABEL COWLES
Although Walt Disney’s first illustration company went broke, the ambitious animator took his sketchbook to Hollywood where he made it big with a mouse ...
