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Understanding Evolution - University of California Museum of Paleontology

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This searchable site is designed to give educators direction and advice when teaching the scientific theory of evolution. Common misconceptions, supporting evidence, and basic elements...more
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This searchable site is designed to give educators direction and advice when teaching the scientific theory of evolution. Common misconceptions, supporting evidence, and basic elements of the theory are provided along with tips on how to identify and deal with problems that may arise when teaching evolution in the classroom. A glossary and links to teacher resources are also included.

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Modeling for Understanding in Science Education - University of Wisconsin

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The University of Wisconsin created this site as a resource to help secondary science teachers develop modeling techniques for use in teaching several science concepts. The site presents...more
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The University of Wisconsin created this site as a resource to help secondary science teachers develop modeling techniques for use in teaching several science concepts. The site presents each of these in some detail, with an eye toward giving science teachers the ability to develop model-based teaching approaches for other topics. This would be a great resource to use as a starting point for a professional inservice or a summer workshop.

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Conducting Research Surveys via E-mail and the Web - Rand Corp.

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Here's a research-based site that will interest teachers working to improving their proficiency with technology or administrators who need better information gathering tools. This Rand...more
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Here's a research-based site that will interest teachers working to improving their proficiency with technology or administrators who need better information gathering tools. This Rand study offers suggestions on effective survey design and administration techniques, the unique factors present in web and e-mail based surveys, and a look at the attractive speed with which researchers can develop and collect information using these technologies. For those who depend on accurate responses, this could be useful information.
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Educator's Reference Desk - Information Institute of Syracuse

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Educators who have lamented the demise of the AskERIC service will welcome its new incarnation, offering a robust, up-to-date collection of theme-based educator resources, and wealth...more
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Educators who have lamented the demise of the AskERIC service will welcome its new incarnation, offering a robust, up-to-date collection of theme-based educator resources, and wealth of lesson plans, and archives of past questions. Managed by the Information Institute of Syracuse, the new format greatly enhances usability. Kudos!

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Education Epidemic - Demos

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Here's proof that education is a challenge everywhere. In this article, a British researcher suggests that traditional top-down education innovation and reform efforts might be supplanted...more
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Here's proof that education is a challenge everywhere. In this article, a British researcher suggests that traditional top-down education innovation and reform efforts might be supplanted by facilitating peer-to-peer sharing of innovations - a sort of global teachers' lounge. It's an interesting perspective.

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National Runaway Safeline

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National Runaway Safeline's tagline is "Keeping America's runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth safe and off the streets." Find important information for students, parents, counselors,...more
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National Runaway Safeline's tagline is "Keeping America's runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth safe and off the streets." Find important information for students, parents, counselors, and anyone else who works with young people who have run away (or might be thinking about doing so) and their families. In addition to location and confidential contact services, the site offers a wealth of resources for both families and young people. For teachers and counselors, there is an evidenced-based, interactive, 14-module curriculum "intended to educate young people about alternatives to running away as well as to build life skills... "Runaways are a quiet problem whose dimensions are far more significant than many realize. The site includes resources for homelessness, as well.

tag(s): behavior (46), character education (77), safety (69)

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Under the menu tab at the top labeled Prevention and Intervention, check out the "Let's Talk" free runaway prevention curriculum for lessons you can use for specific situations or concerns.
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Attracting Highly Qualified Teachers - Arizona State University

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Administrators and those interested in training qualified teachers and deploying them where they're most needed will find this paper from Arizona State University intriguing. The authors...more
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Administrators and those interested in training qualified teachers and deploying them where they're most needed will find this paper from Arizona State University intriguing. The authors advocate for a system similar to that which has been used to attract physicians and health care professionals to specific training programs and practice locations. Both the concept and the logic are interesting and well presented.
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Education Resources Directory - US Dept. of Education

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The federal Department of Education offers this site that lets users access a database of federal programs, grant opportunities, and services. Its utility for the average teacher is...more
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The federal Department of Education offers this site that lets users access a database of federal programs, grant opportunities, and services. Its utility for the average teacher is largely dependent on specific circumstances, but it does consolidate a great deal of information into a single resource. There is also a very complete listing of state resources, and these may be more directly useful.

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National Center for Homeless Education - University of North Carolina

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Based at the University of North Carolina, this center offers information, strategies, and tools for educators who must meet the needs of students who are homeless. While much of the...more
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Based at the University of North Carolina, this center offers information, strategies, and tools for educators who must meet the needs of students who are homeless. While much of the content is geared to those who are specifically responsible for working with these populations, there is a good deal of content for teachers as well. It's hard to access, however. We found the "site index" link the most efficient way to navigate.
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The Internet and Children - What Works? - NTIA

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This report on the Children's Internet Privacy Act from the National Telecommunications Information Agency focuses on practical ideas that can have a meaningful impact in managing children's...more
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This report on the Children's Internet Privacy Act from the National Telecommunications Information Agency focuses on practical ideas that can have a meaningful impact in managing children's access to the web while avoiding unnecessary restrictions on others. School technology staffs will find its "lessons learned" and "best practices" sections particularly interesting. Text based info but current.
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Microsoft Security and Privacy - Microsoft

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The recent rashes of e-mail borne viruses and worms make a visit to this Microsoft page almost a necessity. Surprisingly usable, the site offers tips, patches, and suggestions for maintaining...more
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The recent rashes of e-mail borne viruses and worms make a visit to this Microsoft page almost a necessity. Surprisingly usable, the site offers tips, patches, and suggestions for maintaining computer security in home, office, and school environments. This is a useful resource whether you're already infected or simply want to avoid becoming infected.

tag(s): internet safety (113), Microsoft (80), worms (5)

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Web Junction - Librarian Resources - Library of Congress

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Launched in Spring of 2003 by the Library of Congress, this site provides helpful resources for librarians interested in finding the best ways to utilize technology in their libraries....more
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Launched in Spring of 2003 by the Library of Congress, this site provides helpful resources for librarians interested in finding the best ways to utilize technology in their libraries. Committed to raising awareness of public access resources, this site has tips, tools, and practices for updating libraries in the information age. There are even online courses for those who want a full introduction to the range of possibilities the internet holds.

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Internet Blocking in Public Schools- A Study on Internet Access - Electronic Freedom Foundation

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This study has helpful information for educators and other professionals concerned with the quality of internet accessibility in out public schools. The study examines the educational...more
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This study has helpful information for educators and other professionals concerned with the quality of internet accessibility in out public schools. The study examines the educational and societal implications of placing internet filtering software on school computers. The study is specifically aimed at determining whether such software actually impedes the pursuit of curriculum goals by inappropriately blocking educational resources. The study's use of state mandated curriculum standards as a basis for internet searches places the study in a context that continues the current dialogue over the most effective way to filter internet use in schools.
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Who is Leading Our Schools? - Rand Corp.

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The Rand Corporation recently released this report on school administrations. There is concern that schools and districts will be unable to attract and retain enough qualified school...more
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The Rand Corporation recently released this report on school administrations. There is concern that schools and districts will be unable to attract and retain enough qualified school administrators. The authors analyze data on school administrators' careers and the factors influencing decisions to enter these careers. They find no national crisis but do find three primary areas of concern: state and local variation in financial rewards, barriers to entry into the field, and the number of administrators nearing retirement.
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Academic Freedom and the Social Studies Teacher - National Council of Social Studies

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While intended primarily for higher education, this long article on academic freedom and social studies will resonate with secondary teachers who may be in a quandary over how to present...more
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While intended primarily for higher education, this long article on academic freedom and social studies will resonate with secondary teachers who may be in a quandary over how to present controversial international events. This discussion at the national level may be useful in guiding controversies at the local level.
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Ten Tips for Creating a Caring School - Edutopia

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This long article offers background information and practical suggestions on ways to create school environments that let students care about and support one another. There's lots of...more
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This long article offers background information and practical suggestions on ways to create school environments that let students care about and support one another. There's lots of emphasis on "whole school" attitudes and specific behaviors that can help staff and students respect one another and value each other

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These strategies clearly require teamwork, but there are real rewards for buildings willing to make the effort.
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The Gettysburg Powerpoint Presentation

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This one's just for fun, but it's an eloquent statement about the dangers of technology used inappropriately. Technology teachers and those who help teachers with technology will likely...more
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This one's just for fun, but it's an eloquent statement about the dangers of technology used inappropriately. Technology teachers and those who help teachers with technology will likely find this a great illustration for questions about when technology is appropriate.

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Ready.gov - Department of Homeland Security

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The Department of Homeland Security's web site on individual and family preparedness isn't strictly academic, but it offers information on emergency supplies and procedures that will...more
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The Department of Homeland Security's web site on individual and family preparedness isn't strictly academic, but it offers information on emergency supplies and procedures that will be of interest to many families and schools. While no guide for these events can be foolproof, this information offers practical steps that don't require extensive preparation or expenditures.

tag(s): disasters (37), terrorism (42)

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Share the link to this site during back-to-school night and on your school website. Consider setting up stations for younger students to rotate through the games, the activity book, Prepare with Pedro, and other resources. There is a teen section where your older students could be divided into small groups to research different topics to share with their peers. Use a tool like Genially, reviewed here, where students can choose the type of project they wish to present.
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Children's Reponses to Disasters - Parent Information - NASP

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This page is part of NASP's disaster response section. While it was originally designed as a 9/11 resource, many of its elements could be useful in managing responses to other ...more
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This page is part of NASP's disaster response section. While it was originally designed as a 9/11 resource, many of its elements could be useful in managing responses to other disaster situations. There are also links to related resources for teachers and professionals
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Helping Children and Families Cope with Disaster - Michigan State University

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This page and associated resources were developed to help families cope with disasters of various sorts. The content is deeper than many similar sites, and there is a significant collection...more
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This page and associated resources were developed to help families cope with disasters of various sorts. The content is deeper than many similar sites, and there is a significant collection of links to additional resources. Both parents and teachers should find this one helpful.

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