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The Research Paper as Science Experiment: Applying Scientific Method to Research-based Writing

By: Amy Martin

Experiential Education: Learning by Doing Engages Students in Direct Experience

By: Amy Martin

Death to the Research Paper: Alternatives to Traditional College Term Paper Assignments

By: Amy Martin

The Importance of a Liberal Arts Education: Developing Critical Thinking, Social Responsibility, and Creativity

By: Joseph Wilner

Social Emotional Standards in the K-12 Classroom: Incorporating Affective Learning Into the Classroom Community

By: Barbara Abromitis

College Writing Encourages Enhanced Learning: Students Who Write More College Papers Acquire Deeper Knowledge

By: Roxanne Blanford

How to Fix America's Schools: Five Ways to Improve Education

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Readicide by Educator Kelly Gallagher: Review of New Book on Reading Education in U.S. Schools

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Why Kids Need Recess: Playtime Improves School Performance

By: Rebecca Hersh

Patchwork Lesson Plans: Deviating from the Standard Course of Study for the Wrong Reasons

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Grading and Reading Student Papers: Consequences of Laxity Affect Academic Outcomes & Student Respect

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Improve the Memory for Higher Exam Grades: Make the Most of Study Time for Better Test Results

By: Feature Writer Rachel Wills

A Quick Glimpse of Heterogeneous Grouped Classes: Benefits Within Multilevel Learning Environments

By: Maureen Zieber

High School Summer Reading Programs: Developing a Program that Augments Curricular Objectives

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Education Mashups for the 21st Century: Value Added in Mixing and Overlapping Topics in Studies

By: Paul Bertolone

Putting Together a Student Research Team: How to Form an Undergraduate Group Project Team for Maximum Marks

By: Alistair McCulloch

Charter Schools for Refugee Children in USA: Ethnic Focused Education for African & Hmong Students in Minnesota

By: Barbara Shema

Teaching Religion in Public High Schools: Addressing the Need for Ethics and Values Based Education

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Grade Inflation in High Schools: Setting Achievable Goals of Excellence For Every Student

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Using End of Course Evaluations in High School: Designing Documents That are Objective and Part of Curriculum Goals

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Different Approaches to Teaching Reading: Children Learn to Read in Different Ways

By: DeLene Sholes

Overachievers and the College Transition: Top Tier Students are Aided and Abetted by Parents and Teachers

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Test Scores Only One Way to Grade a School: Schools Place Too Much Emphasis on Tests

By: DeLene Sholes

Speaking Graphic Stories: New Web-Based Novels to Use Sound to Teach Language, Reading Skills

By: Feature Writer Andrew Leibs

The International Baccalaureate: International and Intercultural Education

By: Feature Writer Christine Benlafquih

Michigan Tougher Standards: Higher Graduation Requirements Running Into A Glitch

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

What Sort of National Curriculum? Hopes and Fears for Australian Education under Kevin Rudd

By: Stephen Crabbe

Australia's National Curriculum: Rudd’s Revolution in Education Begins

By: Stephen Crabbe

Problem Solving for Students: Essential Collaborative Skill for the 21st Century Workplace

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Computer Science Majors Declining: Could Game Design be a Catalyst to Renewing Student Interest?

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Hands-On Science More Effective: The Answer Is in Hands On Activities, Not in Textbook Learning

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

School Proficiencies Inconsistent: Standards Vary From State to State

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Languages in Australian Schools: Why Not Quality Teaching of a Second Language for All

By: Stephen Crabbe

Australian Education at the Core: Key Question for Government Policy: What Is Essential Learning?

By: Stephen Crabbe

Not Ready For College: High School Graduates Entering College Unprepared

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

College Remedial Math Increasing: Are Advanced Math Classes Helping or Hurting?

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Aboriginal Education Resistance: Indigenous Students Resist Assimilatory Colonial Curriculum

By: Tyson Yunkaporta

Learning and Technology: Do Computers Improve Reading and Math Scores?

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Vocational High Schools: First, Technical Colleges. Now, Career Academies.

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Chinese: The New Super Language: Hot And In Demand

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Advanced Placement Scrutinized: AP Classes May Not Be Up To Snuff--Audit Time

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Hot Jobs: Skilled Workers: Tradesmen are needed now more than ever.

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Becoming An American: What it is like to become an American.

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Effective Science Labs: What makes a science lab an effective teaching tool?

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

New H. S. Subject: Filmmaking: High school students are graduating with a skill in Seattle.

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Teachers and Business Cooperate: School to Work

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Boys and School: More information on how boys view education.

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

Dropouts Give Reasons: Why do students leave high school without a diploma?

By: Feature Writer Barbara Pytel

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