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Organizer Adora Svitak says she hopes to empower and inspire attendees with a conference organized by kids, for kids. Read Story





Adora Svitak, 12, is the host of TEDxRedmond, a local TED program that is being organized "by kids, for kids" that will be held Saturday September 18 on the Microsoft campus in Redmond,…

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IIT GATE 2011 application forms are available September 2010 onwards. These GATE application forms are available till the third week of October. IIT GATE 2010 is one of the many competitive…

My name is Michelle Valdez. I am an 8th year teacher in San Antonio ISD. I currently teach 3rd and 4th grade math at Stephen F Austin Academy of Fine Arts. I am EC-4 certified and have taught PK, K, 1st, 3rd and 4th grade. I graduated from UTSA in 1999 with a degree in Interdisciplinary studies. This will be my 3rd semester at SHSU.

I am happily married to my husband Arnold. We will be married for 10 years this October. We have 1 daughter, Leea Renee, who just turned 2…

The English vs. French school debate is heating up once again in the Quebec provincial legislature. And Quebec families are getting caught in the crossfire.…

Like many high school math teachers, I often hear "when are we going to have to use this in real world?", "math sucks," and "math is boring." While I always research the practical applications of the topic being taught (anticipating the question), some students still do not see the applicability to "their" world. It is then when I talk to them about the importance of problem solving and thinking analytically. Companies value these traits in employees. Along with teaching the skills, my…

Social networking sites can provide an excellent platform for students to begin establishing a professional presence.

Today’s students hear frequent warnings about being careful with what they post on social networking sites, in consideration of the long term damage such postings can cause. But whether through Facebook, LinkedIn, or any of the social networking sites and forums out there, students would also do well to consider how to turn these types of online…

Hello everyone! I am currently working on my MLS degree at Sam Houston State University. I have taught English Language Arts for a few years, and I am now looking forward to sharing my love for reading beyond my classroom and onto the campus as a whole. I've learned so much from the courses I've taken so far. I think the one thing I look forward to as a library media specialist is implementing reading promotion programs. Currently, I am taking Dr. Bell's course -- Internet for School…