Portland Area Education & Schools Examiners
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It's suddenly the end of 2009 and every one has long forgotten their resolutions; what did you resolve to do in 2009? Below are the top 10 resolutions...
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I began my article, Stage Parents: Take Your Foot off the Pedal with a list of the ten most heinous parents: Recently, a New York Daily News blog discussed the top ten most...
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My hope for the year 2010 is that people will finally realize that keeping orcas in captivity is wrong. These magnificent creatures swim...
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I am often asked what sorts of things students should do if they want to get into, and succeed in, college. Below you will find a list...
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Online Home Schooling Resources Home School Materials and Educational Activities on the Internet Find free education website information and resources for writing...
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How do you deal with friends and family that don’t approve of homeschooling? There is the snippy way, which I don’t really...
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There are six levels in the Bloom's Taxonomy discussion question process. After reading "Fred learns to make Good...
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December 29, 1876: A bridge over the Ashtabula River collapses. The bridge was 11 years old and was the first Howe-type wrought iron truss...
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Dear Dr. Fournier: I almost don’t know where to start. We are exactly where we were this time last year. My son did not do so well this semester in school, even though...
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The Washington Posts’ Nick Anderson questioned today Arne Duncan’s credentials as a wonderworker of Chicago public schools. While improvements were real and tangible,...
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Today in History
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Today is Tuesday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2009. There are 2 days left in the year.