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Technology helps NYC students with visual impairments
At the New York Institute for Special Education in the Bronx borough of New York City, students with visual impairments learn to use specialized technology to prepare for life in the workplace. The technology curriculum at the school includes devices t… Continue reading
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Duncan wants a “revolutionary change” in teacher training
Education Secretary Arne Duncan is calling for “revolutionary change” in college programs that train teachers for the classroom — responsible for educating at least 80% of the country’s teachers. In a speech prepared for delivery today, Duncan said th… Continue reading
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Sense of smell helps children with sensory impairments communicate
Teachers at the Seashell Trust School in England are using the sense of smell to help empower students who cannot see and hear to make choices about food and activities, and to help give them a context for identifying their environment. The sensory pro… Continue reading
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Wii games are used in therapies for children with disabilities
Teachers at an Oregon learning center have developed a program they are calling “Wii-hab,” using Nintendo Wii technology to help children with disabilities improve motor skills and coordination. Students are motivated to play the system’s games, and t… Continue reading
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House calls can improve parental involvement, student grades
Some Massachusetts teachers are following a national trend of making house calls in an effort to improve teacher-parent relationships. Educators at schools that have implemented the visits — which teachers are paid for — say that parental involvement… Continue reading
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S.C. NBCT is one of about 50 educators to receive Milken award
A South Carolina National Board Certified Teacher is one of about 50 educators nationwide to win the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize. Katherine Henderson, a high-school English teacher, is credited wit… Continue reading
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Educators are using iTunes U to help with lesson planning
Students have been using iTunes University to search, download and play educational content for several years, but some educators at the college level say they are using the site as a source for for homework assignments and classroom lessons. One educa… Continue reading
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Minnesota district to study whiteboard impact on student achievement
A Minnesota school district has received a $160,000 federal grant to compare the performance of students in classrooms with and without interactive whiteboards. “We want to find out whether it makes a big difference in student achievement, because it’s… Continue reading
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Inclusion kindergarten teacher is Connecticut’s teacher of the year
Kristi Luetjen, who teaches an inclusion kindergarten class in West Hartford, Conn., was named the state’s 2009 teacher of the year. Luetjen was praised for her ability to easily integrate students with and without special needs in her classroom. When … Continue reading
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Rhee is reluctant to work with donors who could help schools
Private donors say they have been reluctant to give money to Washington, D.C., public schools because schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee will not reveal how money will be spent and because she has been cool to their efforts to build partnerships. Donors … Continue reading
Posted in DC Public Schools, Teachers/ Educators, WTU
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