This detailed article from the Journal of Agricultural Education describes the place of agriculture in both elementary and secondary education in the early part of the 20th century. Read about the push to graduate teachers of agriculture...

An overview of President Obama's speech to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce outlining his administration's education agenda. (March 10, 2009)

Research and ideas about teaching in a multicultural classroom.

This article from Education Week discusses a study where kindergartners who shared iPads in class scored higher on literacy assessments than their peers in 1-to-1 or tablet-free classrooms. The researcher said the results suggest that...

The U.N. Millennium Development Goals call for universal primary education by 2015. But around the world, minorities are being left behind.

This 2008 brief discusses how RTI can be adapted for English Language Learners (ELL). It provides an initial framework in the use of RTI that considers students' life experiences, including their language proficiencies in their first and...

The Academic Intervention Tools Chart is designed to assist educators and families in becoming informed consumers who can select interventions that best meet their individual needs. The Center's Technical Review Committee (TRC) on...

President Obama signed into law a historic health care bill; making the most dramatic changes to the American health care system in four decades. Follow the details of the bill, its history, and the controversy behind this historic bill,...

Students and educators can deepen their knowledge of the bank bailout in the US and how it should be used to stimulate the economy and get businesses back up and running through these activities and lesson plan. November 14, 2008

Invasive species are disrupting many bodies of water in North America. Scientists share their reasons for concern in this brief article. Supporting and educator resources are provided.

When we use multimedia to develop and share student stories we foster self-expression. The added dimension of video provides a method for these students to display their creativity. This article features an educator's insight and tips in...

An article written by Stever Robbins discussing how to become a critical thinker. This is written from a business perspective but the ideas can easily be applied to education.

In addition to providing full text of the Menu Education and Labeling bill from 2003, this website summarizes the key points of the bill and gives reasons why nutritional information needs to be available at restaurants. This bill has...

Learn about the civil rights legislation that outlawed discrimination in jobs, education, housing, public accommodations, and voting.

In this journal article, the authors sought to determine the relationship between theory from teacher training programs and actual reality of what happens in an instructional setting with new teachers. The researchers concluded that...

Explanations, examples, defined vocabulary terms, and answers to questions about nquiry-based learning.

Explanations, defined vocabulary terms, and answers to questions about Multiple Intelligences.

CNN journalist takes a close look at the debate claims of each candidate during the Clinton vs. Dole debates.

CNN coorespondent Morris Burrett critiques the debate outcome between Clinton and Bush and also analyzes comments from both candidates.

A news article posted on 9/16/11 about House Bill 56 in Alabama that requires immigrants to provide proof of documentation and schools to report the number of undocumented immigrant students they have enrolled.

With the new push for 21st century skills in education there is an increasing need to teach creative thinking skills to students. This page lists 12 reasons why we should study creativity and why it is important.

How are you feeling today? Recognizing your emotions is critical to emotional development. Emotional intelligence can be learned, practiced, and improved. This blog offers tips for educators and parents on modeling and teaching emotional...

Pen pals from Long Island, NY and Nairobi, Kenya exchange video messages about school, family and their hopes for the future.

Find answers to several questions concerning gifted students and how they should be taught English: "How should gifted students be identified?" "What specific resources exist for teaching English and language arts to gifted/talented...