Not only is cursive writing being taught less in schools today, but there has also been a shift from writing attractively to just writing efficiently. In the United States, there is some debate as to whether teaching cursive is necessary at all, as most homework tends to be typed anyway. Read more… continue reading...
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ — At a time when an estimated 40,000 children return to school after battling a pediatric cancer, a new Web site now makes it possible for students and teachers to welcome these young survivors back to the classroom.
Inspired by the critically acclaimed A LION IN THE HOUSE documentary, which last month was nominated for a primetime Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking, the Web site — www.mylion.org — provides instant access to information about pediatric cancer and to service-learning projects where classmates can help a peer undergoing cancer treatment. Each project is correlated with national curriculum standards and has a 10-minute clip from A LION IN THE HOUSE. continue reading...
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