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Happy New Year! And Public Domain Day

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Some history from Wikipedia: “It could have entered the public domain in four different years: first in 1955, renewed to 1986, then to 2003 by the Copyright Act of 1976, and then to 2023 by the Copyright Term Extension Act (also known pejoratively as the “Mickey Mouse Protection Act”) of 1998. As of January 1st, it is available to all.

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New research offers major insights into post-pandemic learning

eSchool News

In its annual Congressional Briefing, the nonprofit presented this year’s Speak Up Research Project findings. Since the Fall of 2003, Speak Up has helped education leaders include the voices of their stakeholders in annual and long-term planning. Department of Education. Evans, Chief Researcher and CEO of Project Tomorrow.

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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

For instance, Wallace, Vodanovich, and Restino (2003) discussed how boredom correlates with attention deficit and memory lapses, signaling a deeper issue than mere disinterest. The goal is to transform passive listeners into active participants, engaged and intrigued by the material presented. Furthermore, Pekrun et al. Daniels, L.

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How to Hold Effective Classroom Discussions

Waterford

Then, have each group choose a spokesperson to present their diagram. First, call on a student to present a question or topic they’ve been working on. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 2003, 47, pp. Lightning Rounds. Helping Trios. 5 Tips for Facilitating Meaningful Class Discussions.

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Inclusive Curriculum in Early Learning: Understanding the Research and Impact

Waterford

We also know that children flourish when presented with a curriculum that helps them understand and explore others’ lives and perspectives[3]. The positive representation of a Black father and his son in the video is important in combating negative stereotypes and promoting positive images of Black fathers and children. References 1.

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Students parents suffer as more campus child care centers close

The Hechinger Report

Between 2003 and 2015, the number of campus child care centers declined precipitously, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. In 2015, 44 percent of community colleges offered on-campus childcare, compared to 53 percent in 2003. The shrinking number of on-campus child care centers was also an issue pre-pandemic.

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National Bullying Prevention Month–October

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7% of high school students commit suicide, some because of cyberbullying: On October 7, 2003, Ryan Halligan committed suicide by hanging himself [after being cyberbullied by high school classmates]. His body was found later by his older sister. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.