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As President Obama unveils an anti-violence plan, districts are taking dramatic steps—and even arming staff—to boost safety. |
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New from Harvard Education Press
The End of Exceptionalism in American Education promises to become a classic in our understanding of education policy. "Jeff Henig’s analysis of the growing shift of educational governance from school boards to general purpose institutions is fascinating."—Paul Reville Look Inside the Book. |
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The president's multi-pronged plan to avert gun violence is a mix of executive actions and proposals needing congressional assent. |
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Introducing Read & Watch books from Stenhouse. Online professional books enhanced with video, audio, and other media—interviews, classroom video, tutorials, student work, external links, and more—accessible from any browser. 3 titles now available: Word Travelers, Reading Amplified, and Digitally Speaking. Click here now to preview! |
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TODAY'S COMMENTARY |
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An 1899 book by William James combines still-useful pragmatic and philosophical insights for teachers, Peter Gibbon says. |
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Educators in charter schools are making changes to meet new professional development, curriculum, and technology needs. |
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 When I was in school as a student, my teachers were my heroes and I had the utmost respect for each one. As a teacher leader, I want to hold true to those great and precious standards.
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Weekly Forum Discussion
 A new study finds that having a female teacher with a strong math background can give girls a learning boost. In an online comment, a reader also argues that female teachers who are weak in the subject reinforce stereotypes about women and the sciences. Do you agree? Do female teachers have a disproportionate impact on the girls they teach?
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