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Today's Lesson: Facebook. Friend or enemy in the classroom?

A Principal's Reflections

Not only are some schools incorporating Facebook into their lesson plans, but they are also tutoring students as young as 6-years-old on how to ''properly'' use the site. Yes, students are being tutored how to use Facebook.

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Harnessing the Power of Education Technology for the Adult Learner

Digital Promise

They partnered with a developer to create a customized ed-tech product with relevant content, tracking of personal progress, and interface with tutors. The Mayor’s Commission on Literacy in Philadelphia is ending its third year implementing their online learning program, myPLACE. Learn from Failure. The result?

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An upscale Florida auction yields millions for local preschool programs

The Hechinger Report

Officials at organizations funded by the foundation said the additional support has allowed them to outfit classrooms with smartboards and large selections of toys that encourage participation and interactive learning. In high school, he worked as a tutor at the center.

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