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Reform Matters: September 12, 2012
posted by: Alix | September 12, 2012, 12:00 am   

Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online biweekly publication, Reform Matters. This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community.

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It’s Not Too Early to Think About Professional Development…
posted by: Melissa | September 12, 2012, 02:47 pm   

Yes, you may still be settling into the classroom and struggling with teaching routines, but you still need to earn professional development credits. Webinars are a great way to earn those credits because they don't require travel and can be done from the ease of your home. Also, with so many groups hosting webinars, it's easy to find training for the particular area that you need. Below, I've listed some webinars occurring in the next month that I think are worth checking out. Continue Reading...
 
Using QR Codes to Enhance a Classroom Library
posted by: Alix | September 11, 2012, 08:28 am   

A QR code (short for "Quick Response Code") is a form of barcode that, when scanned, can take you to virtually any online destination of the creator's choosing. QR codes have exploded in popularity in the past couple of years as more and more individuals have begun to carry with them the mobile technology needed to scan such codes. The primary business-based use of QR codes is related to advertising: companies love placing these codes on their products as a tool designed to get prospects and current customers to their websites or to other information about their products. Continue Reading...
 
Discussing 9/11 with Students
posted by: Melissa | September 07, 2012, 02:34 pm   

Next week is the 11th anniversary of 9/11. If you are one of the teachers struggling with how to present this serious and sometimes overwhelming piece of modern American history to students who weren't alive for it or don't remember, you are not alone. Fortunately, the web is filled with lessons and resources for teachers in the same boat. I've listed some of the best below: Continue Reading...
 
Gary Beckner op-ed on 2012-2013 School Year
posted by: Alix | September 06, 2012, 08:58 am   

AAE Executive Director Gary Beckner op-ed on the new school year as featured on Townhall Magazine's website: Continue Reading...
 
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