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Today's online article from the Christian Science Monitor might be good reminder for all of us who value what we have learned by obtaining our degrees. It is also why we encourage so many students to go on to college to get a degree. Article Title: In tough times, graduates (and parents) assess the worth of a liberal arts education http://www.csmonitor.com/ The article is under the Learning Section and I especially like this from...

Every summer we would take a family vacation in our station wagon. There were four kids and two parents and all the suitcases and food in this wagon. Kathy and I had the way back where no air conditioning flowed and the only wind came from my older brothers ahead of us. One of my most favorite memories was the summer I had to learn my times tables. I have never been very good at math and so my mother knew I had better learn them in the summer because there was no way I was going to learn...

Researchers believe that by providing students with good social and emotional learning opportunities it will help them to be better students, lead better lives, and be better citizens of the world. Below you will find a few centers with resources for educators on Social and Emotional Learning, a great article from Edutopia and a link to our Illinois State Standards on social and emotional learning. What are you doing in your schools that addresses this issue?---Enjoy--Donna...

What a beautiful day in Chicago today! Go out and enjoy our Earth! And remember to celebrate the beauty of this big round ball in space on Earth Day, April 22nd, 2009. Below you will find a few selected webpages to help you find an appropriate activity for your curriculum. The Wilderness Society's Teacher's Lounge Education World ~ Earth Day...