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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.
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 ...
The Top 10 Reasons Students Cannot Cite or Rely On Wikipedia
By MARK E. MORAN
Wikipedia provides Internet users with millions of articles on a broad range of topics, and commonly ranks first in search engines. But its reliability and ...
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 ...
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 subjects of their ...
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: Supreme Court Upholds Desegregation School Busing
By FINDINGDULCINEA STAFF
On April 20, 1971, in the case of Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the use of busing to achieve racial desegregation in ...
On This Day
England Defeats Scotland at Battle of Methven
By ANNE SZUSTEK
On June 19, 1306, English forces defeated new Scottish King Robert the Bruce, who went into exile but ultimately won the 28-year Scottish Wars of Independence.
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Lou Gehrig, the Yankees’ “Iron Horse”
By DENIS CUMMINGS
Lou Gehrig anchored the Yankees’ “Bronx Bomber” teams of the 1920s, playing in a record-setting 2,130 consecutive games over 14 seasons. His ...
