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Research and technology news for geographers
AAG SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Association of American Geographers
Esri, uKnow.com create service for parents to keep track of children
6/13/2013
- SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Social Media
Esri has teamed up with uKnow.com on a service that uses social-network information and smartphone GPS data to help parents locate their children. The uKnowLocate service, which was previewed at The C… Read More
STEM-specific news for career development professionals
STEM Career SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Association for Career and Technical Education
What are the characteristics of a leading STEM school?
6/18/2013
- Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyo.) (tiered subscription model)
The STEM program at Jackson Hole High School in Wyoming has a reputation as a state leader in science, technology, engineering and math education. The school's diverse STEM curriculum offers classes r… Read More
News about language education
ACTFL SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Texas district's parents show support for elementary language program
6/17/2013
- Dallas Morning News (free content), The
In a recent survey, a majority of parents -- 91% -- of students attending Highland Park Independent School District in Dallas said they believe elementary school is an ideal time to start teaching stu… Read More
News for educators and literacy learning supporters
NCLE SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Center for Literacy Education
How schools can help teachers feel more connected
6/17/2013
- Education Week Teacher (premium article access compliments of EdWeek.org)
Teachers need more time and space for the informal, professional conversations that can help them collaborate and solve classroom issues, middle-school teacher Hillary Greene writes in this commentary… Read More
News for social studies educators
NCSS SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Council for the Social Studies
Fla. students push to end sales of candy-flavored tobacco
6/19/2013
- Northwest Florida Daily News (Fort Walton Beach)
Students at Crestview High School in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., recently lobbied the Okaloosa County Commission to support a resolution urging businesses to stop selling candy-flavored tobacco products.… Read More
News for mathematics educators
NCTM SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Math app allows students to work at their own pace
6/18/2013
- WMAR-TV (Baltimore)
Students at Gwynns Falls Elementary School in Baltimore are participating in a pilot program that uses a new iPad application to support math instruction. Front Row Education allows students to work a… Read More
News on scientific research and innovation
Sigma Xi SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Sleep may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, study shows
6/19/2013
- ScienceMag.org
A study found that extra sleep on the weekends may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes among men. According to the findings, men who got 10 hours of sleep over the weekend showed a 31% incre… Read More
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