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residents' Day is an important day in February for you and your students to recognize. U.S. Presidents' Day, officially known as George Washington's birthday, is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Presidents' Day is a great topic to help educate your students about American history, and even U.S. geography. Teacher Vision.com is an informational source of lesson plans and ideas for your class.
Americans have recognized Black history annually in February since 1926, first as Negro History Week and later as Black History Month. Visit educationworld.com for activities and timelines to emphasize the history and accomplishments of famous African Americans.
To many of us, February is also known as the month of love. Valentine's Day is fun for many children and can allow them to tap in to their artistic and creative sides. Associatedcontent.com is a great place for for ideas and activities to share the celebration and tradition of Valentine's Day with your students.
Foreign Languages Fade in Class — Except Chinese
WASHINGTON — Thousands of public schools stopped teaching foreign languages in the last decade, according to a government-financed survey — dismal news for a nation that needs more linguists to conduct its global business and diplomacy.
But another contrary trend has educators and policy makers abuzz: a rush by schools in all parts of America to offer instruction in Chinese.
Some schools are paying for Chinese classes on their own, but hundreds are getting some help. The Chinese government is sending teachers from China to schools all over the world — and paying part of their salaries.
At a time of tight budgets, many American schools are finding that offer too good to refuse.
In Massillon, Ohio, south of Cleveland, Jackson High School started its Chinese program in the fall of 2007 with 20 students and now has 80, said Parthena Draggett, who directs Jackson’s world languages department. Click
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INSIDE MOBILE: K-12 Education Needs Mobile Technology
E Week.com
We need to fundamentally change the way we teach K-12 students in the United States. Mass assembly line education has to be changed into an individualized and personalized educational process where mobile technology is used to facilitate the personalized approach.
Ovation TV Launches National Arts Education Initiative
TMCNet.com
Ovation TV has announced the launch of a national arts education initiative.
The company developed arts-related curriculum units and companion programs for educators through a partnership with Cable in the Classroom and the NYC Department of Education’s Office of Arts and Special Projects.
Tragic death of Phoebe Prince hastens need for bullying legislation
Irish Central.com
The tragic suicide of County Clare teenager Phoebe Prince in South Hadley, Massachusetts has upped the pressure to hasten the state legislative process to bring in a law to prevent this happening in the future.
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