Archive for May, 2008
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New Study Reveals Short and Long-Term Outcomes of Smaller Learning Communities
Posted May 20, 2008 by Rachel WadhamWhen it comes to school size, smaller is not always better. A new study released by the U.S. Department of Education indicates that while there may be less school violence, more student participation in extracurricular activities and a higher percentage of students planning to attend college, there also is a challenge in recruiting experienced math [...]
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New Professional Titles Now In the Library
Posted May 12, 2008 by Rachel WadhamProfessional learning communities : divergence, depth and dilemmas / Louise Stoll and Karen Seashore Louis ISBN: 9780335220311 (hbk.) Call Number: LB 1775 .S695x 2007 The challenge of teaching controversial issues / edited by Hilary Claire and Cathie Holden ISBN: 9781858564159 Call Number: LB 1584 .C53x 2007
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Favorite Education Blogs of 2008
Posted May 2, 2008 by Rachel WadhamWashington Post columnist Jay Mathews and blogger Ken Bernstein outline their favorite education blogs of 2008. Both writers offer candid commentary about each blog and the information they contain. An outstanding variety of blogs are spotlighted so there is something here for almost anyone. Click here for the article