http://www.findingdulcinea.com/home.rss findingDulcinea: Education en-us Copyright 2009, Dulcinea Media, Inc. Saturday, 21 November 2009 21:58:35 EST http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/nov/Teachers-and-Librarians-Weigh-in-on--Twilight-.html ]]> “The Twilight Saga” of books and films has millions of teenage and preteen fans, but its controversial themes have sparked a debate over its place in the classroom.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/nov/Teachers-and-Librarians-Weigh-in-on--Twilight-.html November 19, 2009 08:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/nov/Reinvigorating-Literacy-Education-in-the-US.html ]]> In addition to a slew of studies, initiatives, programs and methods that aim to teach American children to read, a new federal bill would provide much-needed funds for literacy programs.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/nov/Reinvigorating-Literacy-Education-in-the-US.html November 19, 2009 07:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/october/Working-Parents-Struggle-to-Raise-Bilingual-Kids.html ]]> Although the benefits of bilingualism for academic and professional success are well recognized, many parents find it challenging to teach their native languages to their children.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/october/Working-Parents-Struggle-to-Raise-Bilingual-Kids.html November 16, 2009 08:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/august/What-s-Happening-to-Writing-Skills.html ]]> With the advent of the writing portion of the SAT, schools have put more emphasis on writing skills. But are they actually being taught, and what happens when students reach college?]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/august/What-s-Happening-to-Writing-Skills.html November 13, 2009 09:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/august/Motivating-Students-to-Read.html ]]> The reading curriculum in the U.S. has been criticized for emphasizing a standard list of classics, and for catering too heavily to female readers. What are some practical solutions?]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/august/Motivating-Students-to-Read.html November 12, 2009 10:30 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/march/Students-Using-Laptops-in-Class-Do-Worse-on-Tests.html ]]> Diane Sieber, a University of Colorado professor, found that students who use laptops in class average 11 percent worse on tests than their peers.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/march/Students-Using-Laptops-in-Class-Do-Worse-on-Tests.html November 09, 2009 03:30 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/nov/Understanding-the-SKILLs-Act-and-the-Argument-for-Library-Media-Specialists.html ]]> Recently re-introduced to Congress, the SKILLs Act aims to help students navigate digital information, and could alter perceptions of the book-bound librarian.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/nov/Understanding-the-SKILLs-Act-and-the-Argument-for-Library-Media-Specialists.html November 06, 2009 03:30 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/october/Elementary-Schools-Renew-Focus-on-Career-Related-Learning-.html ]]> A U.K. program introduces elementary school kids to various careers and encourages them to tap into their interest and talents, which may be crucial to success later on.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/october/Elementary-Schools-Renew-Focus-on-Career-Related-Learning-.html October 29, 2009 08:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/october/Study-Finds-Arts-Education-Improves-Graduation-Rates.html ]]> A recent report found that schools offering the most arts education had the highest graduation rates. How can parents and teachers stimulate and nurture creativity before high school?]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/october/Study-Finds-Arts-Education-Improves-Graduation-Rates.html October 20, 2009 05:30 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/october/For-Many--School-Replaces-the-Workplace-.html ]]> Driven by the recession, many people are going back to school in hopes of finding a better job market—and better job opportunities—after graduation. ]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/october/For-Many--School-Replaces-the-Workplace-.html October 15, 2009 07:00 AM