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Feds tout computerized tests for key skills
A federal report funded by the National Center for Education Statistics says computer-based testing holds promise for measuring "21st-century" and higher-order thinking skills that cannot be measured easily via traditional…
Classes resume after U. of Memphis shooting
Officials resume classes at the University of Memphis 2 days after the Sept. 30 fatal campus shooting of 21-year-old Taylor Bradford, a student and football player. Students still are unsure…
Tech, mentoring combine to raise scores for at-risk students
"Education must be focused, defined, and measurable rather than random and accidental. At Brewster Elementary, we have applied these principals using the HOSTS Learning System--and our students have achieved amazing…
NBC News offers teachers access to video archives online
This fall, teachers will have free online access to a video vault featuring more than 60 years of historic news and information, thanks to a partnership between NBC News…
Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year Award
Presented by the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) and Toyota, the Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year Award is given to educators who demonstrate exemplary efforts to help…
Presidential Award for Reading and Technology 2008
The Presidential Award for Reading and Technology honors educators in grades K-12 who are making an outstanding and innovative contribution to the use of technology in reading education. There will…
MetLife/NASSP State Principal of the Year 2008
The State and National Principal of the Year Awards programs annually recognize outstanding secondary school leaders who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students. These principals are acknowledged…
National Parent Teacher Association Fellowships
The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) invites grant proposals for original research and writing on the organization's policies concerning the education and/or welfare of children in the United States. Fellows…
2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes students in grades 5--12 who have demonstrated exemplary community service.…
National Vocabulary Championship
The National Vocabulary Championship promotes the value of an enhanced vocabulary to teens across the country by providing free Princeton Review study resources and holding live game show-style events that…