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From the Current Issue:
NCTE Raises Its Voice to Protest Tucson, Arizona, Book Censorship
Over two dozen organizations spoke in one voice on January 30 to oppose the removal of seven books from the Mexican American Studies Program in the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). The National Council of Teachers of English joined them. Kent Williamson, NCTE executive director, noted, "It's unacceptable for state and local officials to deny students a rich and diverse curriculum presented under the guidance of qualified teachers." Read the full press release and statement.
. . . More on the Students' Right to Learn
"Congressional Caucus Wants Investigation of Tucson Mexican American Studies Ban": CNN.com, January 24, 2012
"Should Parents Control What Kids Learn at School?": Room for Debate blog, The New York Times, January 24, 2012
3 Tips on Integrating Technology in the Classroom
The first-ever Digital Learning Day is Wednesday, February 1. Find tools and conversations to help you celebrate teachers and innovation in schools. High School Notes blog, U.S. News & World Report, January 25, 2012
. . . More on Digital Learning
"Redefining Instruction with Technology: Five Essential Steps": Education Week Teacher, January 25, 2012
"As Some Schools Plunge into Technology, Poor Schools Are Left Behind": Chicago Tribune/The Hechinger Report, January 25, 2012
"YouTube and Video Remixes": Academic Minute, Inside Higher Ed, January 27, 2012
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