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Giving Them a Choice
 Choice-Based Art Curriculum has been successful at these two elementary schools in the Community School Corporation of Southern Hancock County. Students make choices about which art activity they want to independently work on that day. The result has been students who feel empowered and passionate about learning. |
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Ning: Social Networking
 What in the world is a Ning? According to co-founder Gina Bianchi, the word means "peace" in Chinese, but you won't find "Ning" in dictionary.com. Marc Andreessen, who brought us Netscape, is the other founder.
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Best Buy Technology Grants
 A quality education is the foundation for success for teens heading to college and, also, for later in life. At Best Buy we believe technology can excite and engage students, creating a more valuable educational experience. Through Best Buy Teach Awards we provide gift cards to schools so they can purchase technology for their students. |
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Create with Pixie2™
 Students easily create, print and share with Tech4Learning™'s updated creativity tool for all students in all curriculum areas. |
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Grant $$ to Promote Multiculturalism
The American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF) offers grants to K-12 classroom teachers who present creative projects revolving around immigration and/or multiculturalism. Particular attention will be directed toward innovative uses of technology, community connections, and science and math. The next application deadline is November 28, 2008. Complete information including past winner projects can be found at http://www.ailf.org/teach/grants.shtml. |
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Innovate, Collaborate, Educate - ICE 2009
Make plans now to attend the Indiana Computer Educators' Conference January 27, 28 & 29. Exciting Workshops, Concurrent Sessions, Success Showcase Presentations, Mini-Lab Activities and Vendor Exhibits will be held both Wednesday and Thursday at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.. Visit the ICE website where information regarding the conference, as well as conference presentation opportunities, will be posted. |
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A Grant for Every Teacher
Dozens of grant opportunities available to K-12 classroom teachers are presented and explained at EdWeek's web site. Grant descriptions and deadlines are available as well as links to the sites where detailed information, applications, and letters of inquiry may be found. |
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BTLC Announces 2008-2009 Schedule
 Visit the Buddy Teaching and Learning Center and join the fun! The schedule for the 2008-2009 school year will be posted by August 25th, 2008, and will be announcing several new single day workshops, plus all the old favorites. Visit the BTLC homepage, then select the workshop that fits your needs and schedule. It's easy! It's fun! It's what you're looking for in professional development! |
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Write Connections: Politics & Elections
Soon the quarterly Write Connections newsletter will be published - and the theme for this newsletter is elections. The publication is written for K-2, 3-5, & 6-12 grades; sign-up to receive notification when this newsletter is ready to download in print-friendly format. |
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