The spear whistled through the air, but the aim was low. The huge tail swished and contemptuously flipped it aside. Then the black form dropped into the foaming waters. “Missed,” Cico groaned. He retrieved his line slowly… “Are you sorry you missed?” I asked as we slid our feet into the cool water. “No,” Cico […]
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Freedom on the Edge: Civic Education's Role in Preserving Democracy
This article starts a series of columns that will examine the importance of Civic Education for American students and a variety of ideas on how to teach Civics, even outside the Social Studies classroom. The General Election two weeks ago once again reminded Americans both of the thrill of democratic participation, and the frustration […]
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The 21st Century Learning Model: Making the Connection Between Content and Technology
by: Jan Jackson Technology has become very important in our daily lives. Many of us couldn’t function on a daily basis without our cell phones, laptops, and iPads.  In addition, our children are overly exposed and stimulated by video games, cell phones, and television on a daily basis. With the big boom of technology in today’s […]
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4 Tools that Every Social Studies Teacher Should Have In the Classroom
It’s  the first few weeks of the school year and school is definitely in full swing. If you are like me, you are trying to put together an amazing classroom that makes social studies come alive to your students. That can be difficult as a social studies teacher. There are many people who say that […]
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5 Things Every Teacher Needs to Know About Common Core
Every time  teachers are bombarded by a new instruction initiative by our principal, district office or state leaders it’s generally meet with an eye roll, a deep sigh accompanied by us muttering,”I’m already doing this in my classroom.”  Then we continue to do what we’ve always done–teach to the standards of our state. Teachers are […]
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Parent's Corner: Teachers Need Our Help!
As a parent, it’s easy to get frustrated with the system that educates our children. We all know that there is no money in the state to properly fund what we parents  need and want for their education. The burden then falls on the teachers to try to make up the difference in the best way […]