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Publisher: National Education Association (NEA) Read Across America 
 "Originally created as a one-day event to celebrate reading on Dr. Seuss' birthday, March 2, ... [the National Education Association's] Read Across America has grown into a nationwide initiative that promotes reading every day." Includes a FAQ, ideas and resources for events, and information about an NEA Spanish-language literacy program. Also includes lists of recommended books (such as Asian American and African American book lists), and a brief biography of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). http://www.nea.org/readacross/ Topics: Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Oct 19, 2005 National Teacher Day
Overview of this unofficial observance in May honoring public school teachers for "the contributions they make to our lives." The site includes suggested activities for parents and students (such as cards and receptions), quotes about teaching, and downloadable posters. Includes information about joining the teaching profession. From the National Education Association (NEA). http://www.nea.org/teacherday/ Topics: Education Last updated May 7, 2006 Online Learning
Overview of online courses and distance education at the K-12 level, with guides to teaching online courses and creating and assessing online high school courses. Also includes a paper on quality in online higher education, and links to additional higher education distance learning resources. From the National Education Association (NEA). http://www.nea.org/home/33038.htm Topics: Education, Internet, K-12 Education Last updated Oct 12, 2009 Native American Booklist
"To mark the 13th anniversary of Native American Heritage Month (November), NEA has released a recommended reading list that includes titles ranging from such pre-K classics as 'Mama, Do You Love Me' to Tony Hillerman's Joe Leaphorn Series that has been thrilling young (and older) adults for more than a decade." Includes titles "listed by grade level and include fiction, non-fiction and poetry." From the National Education Association (NEA). http://www.nea.org/grants/29498.htm Topics: Native Americans Last updated Oct 12, 2009 |
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