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December 20, 2011

Movies for the Classroom: A Christmas Carol (1971)

The holidays are never complete without Charles Dickens‘ immortal Victorian morality tale–and now you can show among the best versions of the story. In 1843, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was not only a wildly popular bestseller. In so many … Continue reading →

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October 31, 2011

1816: The Year Without a Summer

Those of us sucker-punched with snow this weekend can take heart that the temperature has returned to a semblance of normal. New Yorkers two centuries ago were nowhere near as lucky. The year 1816 would be forever remembered by many … Continue reading →

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October 24, 2011

Thoughts on the Occupy Wall Street Movement

As a born and bred 99%-er, I have spent an inordinate amount of time among the 1%. Going to college with many of the sons and daughters of the top tier, I absorbed many of the traits, both good and … Continue reading →

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Education Week Headlines
US Department of Education
- States and Education Community Weigh In on First Round of NCLB Flexibility February 10, 2012
- U.S. Department of Education Releases Environmental Justice Strategy February 10, 2012
- #HispanicED Twitter Town Hall with Arne Duncan February 9, 2012
NY Times – Education
- Education Gap Grows Between Rich and Poor, Studies Show February 10, 2012 By SABRINA TAVERNISE
- City Room: Aide at P.S. 87 on Upper West Side School Charged With Sexually Abusing a Student February 11, 2012 By ANDY NEWMAN and AL BAKER
- 10 States Given Waivers From ‘No Child Left Behind’ Law February 10, 2012 By WINNIE HU
- Tuba Thefts Plague California Schools February 10, 2012 By IAN LOVETT
- Chicago News Cooperative: Suburban Chicago Schools Lag as Bilingual Needs Grow February 10, 2012 By REBECCA HARRIS
BBC World Headlines
- Syrians trade blame over blasts February 11, 2012
- Strike to mark Egypt anniversary February 11, 2012
- Greek cabinet approves new cuts February 11, 2012
- Burmese protest leader monk freed February 11, 2012
- Argentina in UK 'nuclear' claim February 11, 2012
AP Top Stories
- Under fire, Obama adjusts his birth control policy February 11, 2012
- Greek premier says default would lead to 'chaos' February 11, 2012
- Social issues rule busy day in presidential race February 11, 2012
- Gov't on pace for $1T deficit despite January dip February 11, 2012
- APNewsBreak: Satellite spots tanks in Syrian city February 11, 2012

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