Engaging Students with History: The Power of Slave Narratives

Middle school students connect with history by writing stories from a slave's perspective.

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This article originally published on 3/10/2010

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Anatomy of a Project: Soil Superheroes

At King Middle School, in Portland, Maine, seventh-grade students work with community partners and use technology to show off their understanding of bacteria in an interdisciplinary project.

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Susan McCray Builds Community in her Classroom

Humanities teacher Susan McCray ignites her high school students' passions by facilitating engaging and rigorous projects with real-world relevance.

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How Principal Mike McCarthy Supports a Culture of Collaboration

Under the leadership of principal Mike McCarthy, King Middle School, in Portland Maine, transformed from a culture of divisiveness and violence to a climate of collaboration and innovation. More to this story.

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Angus King on Lessons from Maine's Laptop Initiative

In 2002, the state of Maine launched a program to give every middle school student a laptop. Former Governor Angus King reflects on how the tech integration raised the bar for professional development.

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News Literacy: How to Teach Students to Search Smart

Students learn how to find the truth in a sea of factoids.

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Teachers Discuss the Challenges of Project Learning

A team of eighth-grade teachers from King Middle School, in Portland, Maine, compare notes on the trials and rewards of working together on project-based expeditionary learning.

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Extending the School Day Could Be Worth the Cost

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11/17/09

I agree with Maurice Elias's blog entry about furlough days for Hawaii's public schools -- a total redesign of the school day to meet the needs of our 21st-century learners. This means relevant, creative-project and service-learning environments aligned not only to state standards but also to student interests.

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YES Prep's Blueprint for Success

YES Prep North Central, serving grades 6-12 in Houston, does whatever it takes to prepare students for college success. More to this story.

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Engaging Students with History: The Power of Slave Narratives

Middle school students connect with history by writing stories from a slave's perspective.

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News Literacy: How to Teach Students to Search Smart

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