Adventures Abroad
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News for Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Video: Preparing Citizens of the World |
Blog Entry: It is a Terrific Time to Teach Abroad
A guest posting from David Carpenter, who is working abroad as an instructional technologist in Asia.
Readings, Viewings, and Listenings
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Ads Hope to Inject U.S. School Challenges into White House Race
An advertising campaign scheduled to debut in north Virginia and elsewhere tomorrow is seeking to spotlight challenges facing U.S. schools. -- Washington Post
Related Edutopia article: Demanding Better Public Schools from Aspiring Leaders
Kids Urged to Walk, Bike to School
Across the country, schools are encouraging families to forgo their cars to promote healthy habits, relieve traffic congestion around school buildings, and reduce auto emissions. -- USA Today
Related Edutopia video: Classroom Exercise Makes Learning Lively
Cheating on ACT, SAT College Entrance Exams Has Few Consequences
If the testing firm suspect fraud, they simply cancel the student's score -- but they never tell schools why. -- Los Angeles Times
Related Edutopia article: Standardized Testing Fails
Texas Leads Nation in Abstinence Dollars
Texas spent a nation-high $17 million last year for abstinence-education programs that continue to stir debate about whether classes promoting virginity before marriage work in public schools. -- Dallas Morning News
Related Edutopia article: A New Twist on a Touchy Subject -- Sex
Why Do Asian Students Generally Get Higher Marks Than Latinos?
Trying to bridge the grade divide in L.A. schools: Lincoln High
students have candid ideas.-- Los Angeles Times
Related Edutopia article: Segregation Persists at the Classroom Level
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Audio: Economy Takes Toll on Education Funding
Education budgets are getting hit by higher costs for fuel and food, and by lower tax revenues due to the real estate downturn. -- NPR
Related Edutopia poll: Which program must be maintained during budget cuts?
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