Anecdotes say arts ed may benefit special ed kids
Anecdotal evidence to support integration of arts and other motivating interests kids have into their school day continues to mount—here from an elementary school in Carroll County, Md.
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Links for resources on bullying, cyberbullying
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Hopes are high for progress in the second year of Lanphier High School's federal School Improvement Grant. Sign up to volunteer to help them meet their goal.
Balinese instruments, rap music promote learning
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