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Tammie Eldred, a senior majoring in elementary education at the University of Mississippi, demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication by organizing and leading the effort to erect a new sign for Strayhorn Elementary School in Tate County. With the help of the UM DeSoto chapter of Teachers of Tomorrow and a
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Toyota and Discovery Education have announced the launch of the Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge and Toyota Teen Driver Educators' Challenge to promote teen safe driving habits. The challenges are now open for entries, with a deadline of February 14, 2013. Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of
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The Department of Education (DepEd) has allocated P223,539,262 for selected public elementary and secondary schools in Mindanao to purchase approved Science and Mathematics equipment and conduct teacher training. Education Secretary Armin A. Luistro announced the allocation through DepEd Order No. 89, Series of 2011, citing the need to
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Kristin Meyer, a 2002 alumna of Penn State's Secondary Education program, attributes her passion for teaching and making a difference to the lessons she learned in Jacqueline Edmondson's "Teaching Reading in the Elementary School" class. While at Penn State, Meyer worked with low-income children
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Modesto Junior College, in collaboration with the Yosemite Community College District, is set to commemorate the grand opening of Glacier Hall and the Agriculture Center for Education on January 4, 2012, at the West Campus. The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony of Allied Health's Glacier
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Leaders in education research and professional development have joined forces to transform teaching, learning, and leadership within schools across the Americas. The Leadership and Learning Center, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, has announced the expansion of its professional development services to include seminars and on-site implementation support focused on
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel and leaders of the Chicago Public Education Fund met to discuss new investments aimed at improving education in Chicago. The Fund's Chairman, Brian Simmons, announced $3 million in new investments, focusing on: pioneering a district-based academy for schools chiefs, investing in effective teachers, and re-inventing
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PBS has announced a major partnership with the U.S. Department of Education's Learning Registry to provide teachers with free access to a vast collection of digital educational resources. The resources, which include photos, videos, and audio files from federal organizations like NASA, the Library of Congress, and
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The French Education Project and the Spanish Resource Center in the LSU College of Education will open their doors to the public for an open house on Saturday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 111 Peabody Hall. The event is an opportunity for anyone interested
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A University of Georgia professor has secured a substantial grant to continue and expand a pioneering teacher preparation program that focuses on early learning and development. The Birth through Five program, developed by Professor Cynthia Vail, aims to prepare highly qualified personnel to work with infants, toddlers, and young children,
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Kentucky's rural nature and socioeconomic disparities make its education reform experience particularly relevant for understanding teacher labor market dynamics. A recent study by researchers from the University of Kansas has shed light on the impact of the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA) on teacher salaries in Appalachian and
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Delegates to the 4th Festival of Thinkers conference in Dubai wrapped up their discussions on global challenges and education, with a strong emphasis on empowering the next generation. The final day's panel discussion at Dubai Women's College saw renowned experts share their insights on the importance
