Michael Sharnoff is Associate Editor, Online & Social Media for eSchool News and eCampus News. Michael completed a PhD in Middle East Studies from King's College, London, and his dissertation examines Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's perceptions and responses to peace. Michael has congressional experience on Capitol Hill; worked at influential policy centers in Washington; lectured for the military and has written extensively on the Middle East.
As we prepare for a new school year, many parents would like to know how they can better connect with teachers and stay informed with their child’s progress.
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Quiz: Which country has the largest Muslim population? 1) Saudi Arabia 2) Indonesia 3) Egypt 4) Iraq If you guessed Indonesia, a non-Arab Asian country, you are correct!
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From 1983 to 2009, the non-profit PBS television program Reading Rainbow helped improve children’s literacy with fun and interactive skits led by actor LeVar Burton.
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Veteran ed-tech journalist Frank Catalano shares useful advice to would-be ed-tech entrepreneurs: Namely, that rapid growth in the industry has resulted in a bubble; that education and ed-tech…
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