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HOW LEARNING HAPPENS

Tuesday September 30, 2014

Kids And Screen Time: Cutting Through The Static

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Kids And Screen Time: Cutting Through The Static

by Cory Turner

September 30, 2014 • One Los Angeles school is working technology into the learning process while avoiding traditional screen-time pitfalls.

Kids And Screen Time: Cutting Through The Static

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Monday September 29, 2014

When Teachers, Not Students, Do The Cheating

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When Teachers, Not Students, Do The Cheating

by Anya Kamenetz

September 29, 2014 • The trial of 12 Atlanta educators charged in an alleged cheating conspiracy is under way.

When Teachers, Not Students, Do The Cheating

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Saturday September 27, 2014

Right And Left Joined Forces In Fight To Legalize Home Schooling

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Right And Left Joined Forces In Fight To Legalize Home Schooling

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by Sanjena Sathian

September 27, 2014 • Until the late '80s, it was illegal to home-school children in many states. That changed thanks to the joint efforts of conservative Christian home schoolers and anti-authoritarian un-schoolers.

Friday September 26, 2014

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Student Course Evaluations Get An 'F'

by Anya Kamenetz

September 26, 2014 • Two recent papers argue that using student surveys to evaluate professors is fundamentally flawed.

Thursday September 25, 2014

Q&A: The Mis-Education Of African-American Girls

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Q&A: The Mis-Education Of African-American Girls

by Eric Westervelt

September 25, 2014 • A new report digs through the research and finds a daunting list of challenges facing black girls in the classroom.

Wednesday September 24, 2014

Three R's For The Digital Age: Rockets, Robots And Remote Control

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Three R's For The Digital Age: Rockets, Robots And Remote Control

by Anya Kamenetz , Lindsay Johnson

September 24, 2014 • The World Maker Faire comes to one of the nation's most diverse neighborhoods.

Tuesday September 23, 2014

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A $15 Million Space Race For Education

by Anya Kamenetz

September 23, 2014 • The Global Learning XPRIZE is announced this week. It poses a challenging question: With the right technology, can children teach themselves?

Friday September 19, 2014

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Q&A: A View Of The Common Core From The Principal's Office

by Claudio Sanchez

September 19, 2014 • Principals are usually pretty mild-mannered. Not so if the topic of conversation is the Common Core. A group of school leaders share their take on new standards, old problems and bad teaching.

Thursday September 18, 2014

How To Make The Most Of Your 10 Minutes With Teacher

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How To Make The Most Of Your 10 Minutes With Teacher

by Elissa Nadworny

September 18, 2014 • Like a good Boy Scout, parents should be prepared: Educators agree that doing your homework can make a big difference. Here's expert advice on how to ace your next parent-teacher conference.

Rethinking A Fall Classic: The Parent-Teacher Conference

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Rethinking A Fall Classic: The Parent-Teacher Conference

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by Patricia Willens

September 18, 2014 • The New York City schools are overhauling the time, and format, of these conferences in an attempt to add depth and meaning. Among the changes: They'll be held four times a year instead of just two.

Wednesday September 17, 2014

These People Can Make Student Loans Disappear

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These People Can Make Student Loans Disappear

by Anya Kamenetz

September 17, 2014 • A group called Rolling Jubilee has "abolished" more than $3 million in private student loans from the for-profit Corinthian Colleges. And it's just getting started.

Tuesday September 16, 2014

'A' Is For Apps: Teachers Share Top Digital Tools Of The Trade

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'A' Is For Apps: Teachers Share Top Digital Tools Of The Trade

by Elissa Nadworny

September 16, 2014 • From helping students be on their best behavior to taking history lessons to the Twitterverse, teachers are using a range of apps — many of them free — to harness mobile technology in the classroom.

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The NPR Ed Mailbag: Alternative Teacher Certification

by Anya Kamenetz

September 16, 2014 • Our readers had strong feelings, pro and con, on the many ways for teachers to enter the profession.

Sunday September 14, 2014

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Q&A: Why Teaching Music Matters

by Cory Turner

September 14, 2014 • From homeless parent to Ph.D., Margaret Martin has always believed in the power of music. She founded Harmony Project, which puts instruments into the hands of kids from LA's toughest neighborhoods.

Harmony Project Offers More Than Just Music In LA

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Friday September 12, 2014

For Teachers, Many Paths Into The Classroom ... Some Say Too Many

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For Teachers, Many Paths Into The Classroom ... Some Say Too Many

by Anya Kamenetz

September 12, 2014 • One in five newly hired teachers has skipped university preparation for teaching. Indiana is the latest state to make entering the classroom easier.