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Teacher use of technology on the rise

August 30th, 2005 by Administrator in General · No Comments

Nearly 86% of teachers who use technology say that it has changed the way they teach, and more than half state that is has greatly impacted their instruction “a great deal”. Article Link

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Lesson for 08/30/05

August 30th, 2005 by Administrator in Daily Lesson · No Comments

Education, like all professions, has a specialized vocabulary that parents and others may have a difficult time understanding. This online dictionary, A Lexicon of Learning, provides clear definitions of educational terms in everyday language.

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New York City’s 3rd graders continue to struggle with reading.

August 30th, 2005 by Administrator in General · No Comments

New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said yesterday that more third graders earned promotion after attending summer school this year than last year, though nearly half of those who attended still could not pass exams to qualify for fourth grade. Although there was a slight increase in the number to earn high enough on this year’s exam compared to last year. New York Times

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