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Special Education Teachers a New Focus for Betsy DeVos Voucher Push

The proposed priority for special education grants is the latest push by the U.S. Secretary of Education to embed more choice for students and educators in federal K-12 funding.




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Save 35 Percent on TP-Link AC1750 Smart Wi-Fi Router

Usually priced at $79.99, it's available now for just $51.99.




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D-Link EXO AC3000 Smart Mesh Tri-Band Router (DIR-3060)

The D-Link EXO AC3000 is a tri-band router that delivered speedy throughput in our tests and offers solid parental controls, malware protection, and mesh technology.




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Back in the Sporting Day: 1970 Goodbye Lisbon Lions, hello Quality Street Gang

When Celtic arrived home after their defeat by Feyenoord on May 6, 1970, everyone at Parkhead was understandably deflated, while the fans were in mourning for the lost chance of glory.




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Rangers vice-chairman John Bennett criticises 'cynical tactics' of SPFL and insists issue not just Gers vs governing body

Rangers vice-chairman John Bennett has criticised the SPFL for their 'cynical tactics' over their labelling of the club's dossier as a "smoking gun" - and insists the issue is not merely Gers vs the governing body.




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In full: Partick Thistle criticise SPFL in scathing letter and hit out at 'agenda' accusations

Partick Thistle have released, in full, a letter sent by the club to SPFL chiefs following the news that league reconstruction has been scrapped - confirming the Jags' relegation.




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Partick Thistle brand SPFL "a disgrace" and accuse Premiership clubs of "settling scores"

PARTICK Thistle today branded the SPFL a "disgrace" for failing to inform them that league reconstruction had been abandoned and revealed they are "deeply angered" by Ladbrokes Premiership clubs scuppering the plans.




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Former Hearts chairman Leslie Deans urges club to take legal action against SPFL and clubs who 'voted for Hearts ejection from league'

Former Hearts chairman Leslie Deans has urged the club to take legal action against the SPFL as well as those who voted to end the season early, effectively relegating the Jambos.




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Ian Blackford hits out at family's 800-mile holiday to Motherwell as Scots poke fun at bizarre trip

A family who was fined for travelling more than 400 miles for the bank holiday weekend have been slammed online by politicians and Scots.




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Teachers of Students With Behavior Problems Want Help Finding Evidence-Based Tools

A survey of educators around the country found that many reported looking up interventions on their own, when they really wanted more formal training, a survey found.




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How can Research-Practice Partnerships Support the Use of Education Research?

Understanding how research is actually used by district leaders is essential for research-practice partnerships to effectively bridge research and practice in education.




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The Side Effects of Education: Research and Practice

If researchers hope to identify programs that will prepare students for the future, then they cannot continue to measure innovation based on the ideas from the past.




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Teachers' Content Chops Are Vital to Teach Early Algebra

An educator's experience teaching math is important, but performance on math-content-certification tests is the best predictor of how well a teacher's students will perform in early algebra, finds a new study by the Regional Educational Laboratory Central at Marzano Research.




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Berks faculty member coordinates mask donation from Reading Chinese Association

Hongyan “Red” Yuan, an instructional designer at Penn State Berks and member of the board of the Reading Chinese Association (RCA), recently helped to coordinate the donation of 1,500 surgical masks to Penn State Health St. Joseph.




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Video showcases Penn State Berks’ impact on community

Watch Penn State Berks’ new video titled “One Community Impacting Many,” which showcases the depth and breadth of the college’s positive effects on the surrounding region.




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Scholastic awards recognize academic excellence at Penn State Berks

Forty-nine Penn State Berks students received recognition for the University Scholastic awards on April 2, through personalized emails. The awards presented included the Evan Pugh Scholars Award,




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Senior and Faculty, Staff Diversity Recognition Awards announced

The Multicultural Resource Center at Penn State has announced this year’s Senior and Faculty/Staff Diversity Recognition Awards recipients. The 2020 awards honor multicultural University Park graduating seniors who excel in academics, leadership, and service, as well as faculty and staff throughout Penn State who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts beyond the responsibilities of their position.




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New Law Expanding Vouchers Placed on Hold in Arizona

Arizona's ambitious expansion of its school voucher program has officially been put on hold after opponents filed enough signatures to at least temporarily block the new law.




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Education Department Developing Vouchers for Teacher Professional Development

Despite being rebuked by Congress in its bid to do so last year, the U.S. Department of Education says it will use Education Innovation and Research funds for teacher professional development vouchers.




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Variations in Practice and Outcomes in the Canadian NICU Network: 1996-1997

Shoo K. Lee
Nov 1, 2000; 106:1070-1079
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The Efficacy of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin Vaccination of Newborns and Infants in the Prevention of Tuberculosis: Meta-Analyses of the Published Literature

Graham A. Colditz
Jul 1, 1995; 96:29-35
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Oral Versus Initial Intravenous Therapy for Urinary Tract Infections in Young Febrile Children

Alejandro Hoberman
Jul 1, 1999; 104:79-86
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Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial of a 42-Day Tapering Course of Dexamethasone to Reduce the Duration of Ventilator Dependency in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: Outcome of Study Participants at 1-Year Adjusted Age

T. Michael O'Shea
Jul 1, 1999; 104:15-21
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Score for Neonatal Acute Physiology: A Physiologic Severity Index for Neonatal Intensive Care

Douglas K. Richardson
Mar 1, 1993; 91:617-623
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Febrile Infants at Low Risk for Serious Bacterial Infection--An Appraisal of the Rochester Criteria and Implications for Management

Julie A. Jaskiewicz
Sep 1, 1994; 94:390-396
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Factors Influencing the Composition of the Intestinal Microbiota in Early Infancy

John Penders
Aug 1, 2006; 118:511-521
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Secondary Sexual Characteristics and Menses in Young Girls Seen in Office Practice: A Study from the Pediatric Research in Office Settings Network

Marcia E. Herman-Giddens
Apr 1, 1997; 99:505-512
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The Relation of Overweight to Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Children and Adolescents: The Bogalusa Heart Study

David S. Freedman
Jun 1, 1999; 103:1175-1182
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U19 EURO: talents to track

U19 EURO kicks off in Armenia on Sunday and we pick out a player from each team to keep an eye on.




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#U19EURO facts and figures

UEFA.com rounds up the crucial statistics for the Under-19 competition, including past winners and hosts, biggest wins and top scorers.




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Penn State Harrisburg honors retiring faculty, staff

Penn State Harrisburg this spring honored three retiring faculty and staff members.




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Penn State Harrisburg announces faculty and staff awards

Penn State Harrisburg this spring recognized outstanding employee contributions with the 2020 faculty and staff awards. Nominated by the college community, and selected by various award committees, several faculty and staff members received awards.




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Penn State Harrisburg recognizes student achievement

Penn State Harrisburg recently honored students for accomplishments in academics, service, and leadership.




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Faculty support each other through remote learning challenges and triumphs

Penn State Harrisburg faculty share their experiences – the challenges, triumphs and innovations – as they are adapting lesson plans and teaching processes during this time of social distancing.




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Let Minority-Serving Colleges Be a Model for Teacher Prep, Report Says

Teacher-preparation programs need to better prepare teachers, and especially white teachers, to serve students and communities of colors more effectively, the report says.




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Three Things New Higher Education Bills Would Mean for Teachers and Students

It may be a slow time for K-12 activity on Capitol Hill, but you can't really same the same about higher education, with competing bills vying for attention in the House and Senate.




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Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Teacher Recruitment?

Quiz Yourself: What are today's biggest challenges to teacher recruitment?




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Teacher-Preparation Programs Make Gains in the 'Science of Reading,' Review Finds

The National Council on Teacher Quality has found that the number of elementary programs teaching scientifically based reading instruction is increasing.




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Here's What Gen Z Teachers Around the World Want in Their Jobs

"This is a very values-oriented generation—they seek to work with purpose and passion, and without that, they'll leave," an education leader at Microsoft said about Generation Z teachers.




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Enrollment in Teacher-Preparation Programs Is Declining Fast. Here's What the Data Show

Nearly every state in the nation has experienced enrollment declines, with some states seeing steep declines of more than 50 percent.




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More Teacher-Preparation Programs Are Teaching the 'Science of Reading,' Review Finds

The National Council on Teacher Quality has found that the number of elementary programs teaching scientifically based reading instruction is increasing.




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When Teaching Media Literacy, Which News Sources Are Credible? Even Teachers Don't Agree

Like other Americans, liberal and conservative teachers perceive news sources' credibility differently. How does that affect their teaching of media literacy?




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What Happens to Student Teachers When Schools and Colleges Close Due to Coronavirus?

Student-teachers are grappling with uncertainty over housing, graduation requirements, and their ability to meet requirements for the edTPA licensing test.




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Future Teachers Are Unfamiliar With Basic 'Learning Science,' Report Finds

"There's a science of learning, and ... there's not a single teacher who couldn't benefit, I think, from knowing these principles," said the executive director of Deans for Impact, a group of education school leaders.




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Student-Teachers In Limbo During School Shutdowns. Here's How States Can Help

Teacher-preparation programs are rushing to figure out how to support teacher-candidates while still meeting state requirements, which are starting to be revised in some places.




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Epson WorkForce ES-500WR Wireless Document Scanner—Accounting Edition

The Epson WorkForce ES-500WR delivers fast and accurate scans paired with a robust software package that will appeal to data-crunching offices.




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Brother ADS-1250W Wireless Compact Color Desktop Scanner

The Brother ADS-1250W is a fast and accurate, no-nonsense portable document scanner for the small-business traveler.




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The Best Printers for Mac

Need to print from your MacBook or your iMac? These top-rated printers play nicely with Apple computers. And we've got some tips for printing from your iPad, too.




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Purpose and Performance in Teacher Performance Pay

“How about defining student and teacher performance based on what parents and citizens actually want for their children—all of the goals, not just one,” suggests Donald B. Gratz.




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Report Points to Risks of Merit Pay for Teachers

Such compensation plans are rarely used in the private sector and can sometimes bring about unintended negative consequences, the analysis argues.