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It’s getting better all the time — better, better, better
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationIn 2011, when I was living and teaching in the Washington, D.C., area, a trio of Korean university students in the U.S. to study English for a year were in one of my courses. Effervescent, dedicated, wickedly smart and joyful, Mina, Summer and Cellestyn challenged me to be a better teacher, and I wanted more than anything to be better for them.
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Lessons from 9/11 nearly two decades later
Brian Stack EducationToday marks the 16th anniversary of one of the largest international terrorist attacks in history, a series of four coordinated attacks against the United States that killed more than 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001. On that date, life as we know it changed forever.
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Weathering the weather: How temperature affects vocal cords
Dr. Denise A. Valenti EducationThose who sing the national anthem at sporting and state events and contestants for American Idol share something other than their musical talents. The voices and health of singers who entertain an audience outdoors may suffer from weather.
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Trump ends DACA — Will Congress save it?
Seth Sandronsky Civil & GovernmentFulfilling a campaign promise, President Donald Trump ended the Obama-era executive order known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on Sept. 5. The immigration protection program will be phased out over time, giving Congress six months to save it.
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What can schools learn from summer camp?
Brian Stack EducationThis summer, my 9-year-old Cameron had a blast at Camp Carpenter in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he participated in a week-long overnight Cub Scout program with some of his friends from our local Cub Scout Pack.
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Can exercise help ESL students learn English?
Sheilamary Koch EducationToo busy to learn a new language? Try taking your language lessons to the gym! No, this isn’t the latest "multitask for success" tip — working out while you study has actually been proven to improve memorization and retention of new vocabulary.
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A school’s guide to human trafficking
Pierre LaRocco EducationHuman trafficking has no boundaries. It is not limited to third-world countries, and an estimated 200,000 American children are at risk for trafficking into the sex industry. This happens to children all over America, in urban, suburban and rural areas alike.
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Inclusive practices: Welcome back, co‑teachers
Savanna Flakes EducationWe know it is important to build relationships and set expectations for our students at the beginning of the school year. It is equally important to build relationships and set expectations between co-teachers to establish and maintain shared responsibility for efficiency, learning and student success.
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The latest back-to-school tech trends
Bambi Majumdar EducationIt's back-to-school time, and it's no surprise that smart products are trending for both educators and students. Overall back-to-school spending, including college students, is expected to rise 10 percent to $83.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Alternative careers related to TESOL
Douglas Magrath EducationWhether based on economic and political concerns or simply wanting to try a new career path, ESL teachers may seek other opportunities outside of intensive ESL programs (IEPs). Thankfully, there are plenty of options where TESOL training and experience are useful.
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