Complete Index
-
Saturn's Rings and Many Moons - November 07, 2009 06:45 AM
Saturn is one of the most recognizable planets in our solar system, yet much about the gaseous planet and its beautiful rings remains a mystery. -
Educators That Rock!: Josie Carbone - November 07, 2009 05:00 AM
Josie Carbone, the founding principal of Girls Prep Bronx, an all-girls charter school for pre-K through first-grade students in the Bronx, New York, got involved in teaching while volunteering to teach Spanish at a local elementary school during high school. After graduating from college in 1997, she worked with Teach For America in New York. Carbone taught for six more years before becoming involved with the New York charter school movement in 2003. -
Understanding the SKILLs Act and the Argument for Library Media Specialists - November 06, 2009 03:30 PM
Recently re-introduced to Congress, the SKILLs Act aims to help students navigate digital information, and could alter perceptions of the book-bound librarian. -
Space Debris: Asteroids, Comets and Meteoroids - November 06, 2009 06:45 AM
Comets, asteroids and meteoroids are plentiful in the asteroid belt and Kuiper Belt regions of the solar system, and every once in a while, they venture near Earth. -
Educators That Rock!: Joyce Valenza - November 06, 2009 05:00 AM
A few weeks ago, findingEducation spoke with Joyce Valenza, an information specialist and author who manages the Springfield Township High School Library in Erdenheim, Pa. Valenza is also a blogger for School Library Journal, a former tech columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer and a lecturer on education issues and technology.
Valenza sets the bar exceedingly high for librarians. Inspired by the benchmarks set by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), she recently published "14 Ways K-12 Libraries Can Teach Social Media" (Tech & Learning, 21 Sept. 2009) and her own Manifesto for 21st Century School Librarians, which calls for librarians to acquire the necessary skills to guide learners in new and emerging information and communications landscapes.
“If you call yourself an information professional, you have to be a professional in the information landscape of your time,” says Valenza. -
Educators That Rock!: David Lee King - November 05, 2009 11:42 AM
In Topeka, Kan., the library is the second favorite place for teens to hang out. “We’re sort of kicked out at the mall,” they tell David Lee King, the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library’s digital branch and services manager. As a result, the building, particularly the new media area and gaming room, are a little noisier than your average library. But King, a former DJ and assistant recording engineer, and now an author, blogger and librarian thought leader, takes pride in all the bustle. “Not too many people can say, ‘Yeah, teenagers think that the library’s cool.'"
On Oct. 28, King is launching the Library 101 Project with fellow information specialist Michael Porter. The project will include a music video, educator essays and 101 resources.
-
Pluto: The Dwarf Planet - November 05, 2009 06:30 AM
In 2006 the International Astronomical Union defined the term "planet" for the first time. Pluto did not meet the qualifications and was downgraded to a “dwarf planet,” or object #134340. -
Educators That Rock!: Patrick Sweeney - November 04, 2009 09:00 AM
This week findingEducation sat down with Patrick Sweeney, a fifth-grade teacher at Boones Ferry Primary School in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District of Oregon. Sweeney teaches all subjects in his mixed-level, self-contained classroom. How does he keep 27 students with different ability levels engaged and excited about learning while covering the necessary curriculum?
Sweeney is a big proponent of project-based learning and teaming, both within and across grade levels. By bringing interests he’s passionate about into the classroom, and combining them with project-based learning principles, he’s come up with some pretty creative ways to get kids excited about coming to school every day. -
Children’s Book Author Profile: David Ezra Stein - November 03, 2009 07:00 AM
David Ezra Stein's children’s books celebrate joy and simplicity, eschewing flash in favor of genuine introspection. His subtle interweaving of lessons in self-sufficiency and acceptance of change is neither intimidating nor heavy-handed. Themes of friendship and nature, seen in “Pouch!” and “Leaves” and “Monster Hug!” appeal to an international audience. -
Elementary Schools Renew Focus on Career-Related Learning - October 29, 2009 08:00 AM
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. -
Study Finds Arts Education Improves Graduation Rates - October 20, 2009 05:30 PM
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? -
Working Parents Struggle to Raise Bilingual Kids - October 19, 2009 03:30 PM
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. -
For Many, School Replaces the Workplace - October 15, 2009 07:00 AM
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. -
What Playtime Means to Educators - October 14, 2009 06:00 PM
Proponents of some early childhood programs believe a structured system of play can help children learn “self-regulation,” a skill that research shows increases a child’s chances for future academic success, though some critics consider it destructive to police a child’s few remaining freedoms. -
For Credit Cards, 21 Is the New 18 - October 13, 2009 02:30 PM
The CARD Act of 2009 aims to protect young consumers by limiting credit card marketing on college campuses and setting limitations on those under the age of 21. -
Online Education Proves It Can Go the Distance—to Iraq - October 08, 2009 07:00 AM
Cheryl J. Wachenheim, a North Dakota State University professor, was deployed to Iraq in 2008, but continued to teach classes online from her base in Iraq, highlighting the popularity of online learning. -
“Darwin’s Darkest Hour” Offers Insight Into Scientist’s Inner Struggle - October 06, 2009 07:00 PM
Tonight, NOVA will broadcast “Darwin’s Darkest Hour,” a docudrama that examines Charles Darwin’s struggle over whether to publish his theory of evolution, knowing it would anger the church and threaten his marriage. -
Elementary Math Scores Soar With Help From Animated Penguin - October 03, 2009 08:00 AM
JiJi, an animated computer penguin, is helping elementary school children improve their math scores, showing how technology can play a positive role in education. -
Obama Pushes for More School, Less Vacation - September 30, 2009 07:00 AM
In order to give American students a competitive advantage, President Obama is pushing to add more hours to the school year. But students, teachers and parents have mixed reactions. -
This School Year, Make Teaching Students Better Internet Skills a Priority - September 24, 2009 07:00 AM
Kids may be more Internet savvy than ever before, but their ability to perform online research and evaluate Web sites remains weak. How can parents and teachers help? -
The Rise of the High-Tech Classroom - September 22, 2009 02:30 PM
Classrooms around the country are being updated to become technological havens for students, but some wonder whether technology is a real necessity for education. -
How Much Should Government Regulate Home Schooling? - September 17, 2009 05:00 PM
Proposals by the English government to increase regulation of home schooling have been met by opposition. Governments in Europe and the U.S. have had difficulty finding the right balance that gives parents the freedom to educate their children as they see fit, but also protects children from abuse or neglect. -
Web Sites for Researching History - September 16, 2009 05:00 PM
These 10 trustworthy Web sites provide detailed accounts of historical events and figures, and collections of primary source material designed to help middle and high school students research U.S. and world history. -
University Introduces Wii Fit Class for Credit - September 14, 2009 05:00 PM
The University of Houston has created a class for students to earn credit for 20 to 30 minutes a week of Wii Fit, Nintendo’s exercise-specific add-on for the Wii console. -
Controversy Fizzles After Obama’s Education Address - September 11, 2009 04:30 PM
After all the criticism, many—including some Republicans—responded favorably to President Obama’s back-to-school speech, though some students remained apathetic and disinterested. -
Obama’s Back-To-School Address Spurs Mixed Reactions - September 08, 2009 03:00 PM
Parents, politicians and commentators disagree on the aim of Obama’s speech. Some say he’ll encourage students to take their education seriously while others contend that he’ll promote a political agenda. -
Teaching Assistants Put Under Microscope in UK, Losing Jobs in US - September 06, 2009 07:00 AM
A U.K. study disputes the value of teaching assistants, prompting questions about the pitfalls of extra help and concerns over the financial cost to school districts. -
Adult Learners Turn to the Web and Social Media - September 02, 2009 06:00 PM
A new Web site for adult learners is part of a growing chorus of support for continuing education and online learning in the recession. -
Will Color-Coding Wikipedia Make It a Trustworthy Source? - September 02, 2009 07:00 AM
In its ongoing struggle to balance giving users unrestricted editing privileges with its desire to be a credible source of information, Wikipedia is testing out color-coding questionable encyclopedia content. -
Motivating Students to Read - September 01, 2009 07:00 AM
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?
November, 2009
October, 2009
September, 2009
© 2009 Dulcinea Media, Inc.
