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Study: Grad Rates Between Black, White Football Players Widening

by Associated Press, Posted Dec 7th 2010

The annual report by the University of Central Florida's Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport found that the graduation success rate is ...The disparity between graduation rates for white and black players at schools headed to bowl games grew again this year even as overall academic progress increased for both, a study released Monday found.
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Is the Internet Turning Kids Into Terrible Spellers?

by Tom Henderson, Posted Nov 24th 2010

Whu sayz yur kidz can't spell? Credit: Getty Images
This is nothing to :) about or LOL over. Time magazine, citing a paper just released by the ...Study reveals kids are stupid, but puts it more politely.
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Teaching Children the Meaning of Thanksgiving

by Brett Singer, Posted Nov 23rd 2010

Teach your children about the meaning of Thanksgiving! Credit: Getty Images
Thanksgiving can mean many things: family, turkey, football (not ...
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Surge in South Korean Kids Born in Year of the Golden Pig Causes Kindergarten Crowding

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Nov 18th 2010

How lucky is the Year of the Golden Pig when kids can't get into kindergarten? Credit: Getty Images
Tradition says babies born during the Year of ...The year of the Golden Pig babies could mean overcrowding in South Korean kindergartens.
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Is Your Child's Classroom Too Crowded?

by Brett Singer, Posted Nov 18th 2010

Sardines or students? Credit: Getty Images
Are there too many kids in your child's classroom? If so, they've got company. School districts in ...School districts in Florida and New York and across the country are struggling with a growing problem -- too many kids and too few desks
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Should We Stop Giving Teachers Tenure?

by Brett Singer, Posted Nov 15th 2010

Are tenured teachers "untouchable?" Credit: Corbis Education is always a hot topic. Right now, teacher tenure is taking a lot of ...New Jersey Governor Chris Christie wants to eliminate tenure, which he says will make it easier to get rid of teachers that are not doing a good job. What do you think?
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Parent (Bleep)ing Mad Over Homework With Bad Words

by Tom Henderson, Posted Nov 12th 2010

Connecticut parents are outraged when offensive words appear on their kids' homework. Credit: Getty Images You ...Homework on controversial literature proves, uh, controversial.
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Future Teachers Must Show, Not Just Tell, Skills

by Associated Press, Posted Nov 3rd 2010

Professor Susan Gibbs Goetz video tapes her former student, Jasmine Zeppa who teaches her class. Credit: AP
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Standing ...A new licensing system is being tested in 19 states that includes filming student teachers in their classroom and evaluating the video, also candidates must show they can prepare a lesson, tailor it to different levels of students and present it effectively.
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