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Edutopia: What Works in Public Education
November 18, 2009
This Week's Features: Parent Power
Parents and Teachers work together Parents Power School Reform
Houston's Hogg Middle School is raising the bar, with help from YES Prep and some pushy parents.

Parent meeting with teacher and child Parental Involvement Reaps Big Benefits
Findings about the benefits of involving parents in education.

Parent in Class Getting Parents Involved Is the Foundation of Student Success
When Mom and Dad come to class, kids do better.

Inside Native American Heritage
Each week in this spot, we highlight articles, blog posts, polls, and videos about a key issue in public education. Today, check out some of Edutopia's content related to Native American Heritage Month:
Video: Students Carve Cultural Connections -- and a Canoe
Article: Hula Dancing Brings Students Closer to Native Culture
Poll: Should Columbus Day become Native American Day?
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Speak Up
"Perhaps we can explore sustainability (the interconnectedness of the environment, economics, and social justice) within a framework of building a culture of peace."
-- Kimberly Corrigan,
freelance professional-development
consultant for K-12 teachers,
Poulsbo, Washington
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Lessons from an Innovative School

Boston Arts Academy founder Linda Nathan grapples with tough questions facing educators today, and presents creative and challenging solutions.

"Nathan shows what it really means to go 'back to basics' in American urban education."
—Howard Gardner, author of Multiple Intelligences
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