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Do More Than Fiddle AroundA violin can be an intimidating musical instrument – it's beautiful to look at and listen to but a violin requires an extraordinary amount of education and discipline to be played properly. If you’re thinking of taking violin lessons but feel anxious about it, familiarize yourself with the instrument. Here’s an introduction to the art of playing the violin.

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This Summer is Full of Honors and Functions in the San Antonio School DistrictHarris Middle School is being recognized for its students' efforts to improve their community's quality of life. This summer Harris Middle School has received the National Youth Crime Watch of America Casey Award presented during the international conference in Ogden, Utah. This award is given to those individuals or organizations that offer examples of leadership, allocation of resources, and support in student or youth crime prevention programs and plans.

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Las Vegas School District's R. Guild Gray Virtual GalleryIn its continued commitment to arts education Las Vegas Schools have created the R. Guild Gray Virtual Gallery. This gallery serves as an innovative way to allow students and faculty of the Las Vegas School District to display their artwork. This is an excellent way to connect to the community and use of modern technology. The R. Guild Gray Virtual Gallery is divided into three sections.

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St Louis Schools Implement Mandatory Summer School for All Eighth GradersFor some time within the public schools across the nation, there has been a focus on academic achievement by improving basic skills, decreasing the high school dropout rate, and preparing students to enter both college and the workplace.

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Standard Tests – Good but not Enough, 2006 Study ClaimsThe federally required standardized tests required by the 50year old “No Child Left Behind” act are necessary but not efficient, according to a new study released by the Public Agenda, a nonprofit organization involved in “nonpartisan public policy research,” according to their website.

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Civil War - The End In SightApril 8th 1865 brought realization to the soldiers in Lee's army that the writing was on the wall but surrender was the last option for Lee who wanted to keep his army in the field for as long as he could. He decided that one more effort would be made.

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The Advantages of Taking an Online Nursing CourseThis article discusses the many advantages to taking an online nursing course versus traditional onsite courses.

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Test Scores May Determine Teacher Bonuses in the FutureThe Lone Star State has voted for a new experiment in Texas education – indexing teacher bonuses to test scores. The higher the students score on generalized tests, the more money teachers would take home. The program is advertised as a basic market supply-and-demand solution to the vexing problem of dropping test scores across the nation.

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Many Denver Schools to Close Campuses During LunchtimeBeginning with the fall of 2006 school year, many high schools in the Denver schools system will close their campuses during lunchtime. This means that Denver schools students will not be allowed to leave campus to eat at nearby restaurants, fast foods, and convenience stores.

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Las Vegas Academy's Series of Short Plays Showcases Student Talent in Las Vegas SchoolsLas Vegas Academy, one of the magnet schools of the Las Vegas Public School District, has prepared a series of student produced and student led theater performances.

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Eleven Virginia Schools Divisions to Participate in Commonwealth Scholars ProgramThe Commonwealth of Virginia and Governor Timothy M. Kaine have for some time been encouraging Virginia Schools high school students to take more rigorous coursework. The Governor recently announced the pilot Commonwealth Scholars Program and promotional campaign to underscore this commitment to excellence in Virginia’s youth.

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Excelling Arizona Schools Named for 2004-2005 School YearAs with many school systems across the United States, Arizona Schools have several measurement and accountability programs in place to improve student scholastic achievement. One accountability program for the Arizona schools is the AZ LEARNS achievement program. AZ LEARNS holds all Arizona schools accountable for the performance of their students and teachers, measuring performance over several years versus a snapshot one-year measurement.

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Six Sigma Technology OnlineSix Sigma Technology is a specific quality improvement methodology that was developed to reduce product or service failure rates to something as near to perfect as conceivably possible. The Six Sigma Technology program uses statistical analysis to diminish variation so that elements of a product or service become consistent.

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Breakfast Pays Big Dividends in Boston SchoolsFor many years, scholars have recognized the link between a good breakfast and improved student behavior and academic performance. Boston schools see breakfast as their first tool of success.

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English Teacher's Day in Colombia: A Party in FullWhen is Teacher's Day in Your Country? What happens on that day? I was surprised to learn that Teacher's Day actually falls on different days from country to country. With so much attention to lesson planning, organizing attendance and giving grades for a variety of work from oral evaluation of speaking skills to editing and correction of essays and written work that often Teacher's Day sneaks up on many of us. It falls on May 15th here in Colombia and can be quite an interesting experience.

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Students - Be Ambitious and Have FocusThe importance of goal setting and staying focussed on those goals.

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Students - Sharpen Your Focus and Banish Your Stress TooIntroducing a new method for combatting student stress, poor concentration, poor memory and insomnia.

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Teacher Licensing -- A Protection RacketTeacher licensing doesn't guarantee competent teachers. In fact, it almost guarantees ill-trained or mediocre teachers on a massive scale.

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MBA Online (Master's of Business Administration)Online MBA (Master's of Business Administration) programs allow for flexible long-term or short-term studies - 16 months, in some cases - to earn an MBA degree online. Courses offer combinations of web-based learning modules for at-home study; team learning, which allows for interaction with fellow students and teammates; and in-person learning, with virtual learning technology...

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Human Services Management OnlineAn online degree in Human Services Management prepares the graduate to help provide social services and related community services to the public. Through a distance learning course, working adults can learn about Human Services Management without commuting to classes, and without forfeiting current employment...

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Hospitality Management OnlineAn online certificate or degree in Hospitality Management qualifies graduates to apply for jobs at luxury resorts, cruise ships, deluxe spas, and many others. Through a distance learning course, working adults can study Hospitality Management at their own pace, without forfeiting current employment...

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Flags and Banner Etiquette Rules - A Short GuideFlags are a symbol of national pride and respect the world over. They not only uniquely identify each nation, but also symbolically represent the culture, history, and fundamental values cherished by the people of those nations.

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Criminal Investigations Online (CI)An online course in Criminal Investigation (CI) is part of a Criminal Justice degree. Through a distance learning course, students can learn to investigate suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution...

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Owls - The Darkness Is My LightOwls are known for their "hoo" sounds. Their eyes give them the vision to roam at night and their feathers give them the power to fly in silence.

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Do EFL English Schools Really Need Native English Speaking Teachers?As the need for proficiency in the English language continues to explode worldwide, there is an ever-increasing need for more and more EFL teachers. All too often however, non-native English teachers find the phrase "native speakers only" included in adverts and English EFL or ESL requirements. But, do schools really need native-speaking English teachers?

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Improving Customer Relationship Skills with Online CRM TrainingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) training is useful to know the customers of a company and how to effectively interact with them to achieve your business goals. Computer based training on CRM system allows the beginning of this mission-critical learning.

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Accelerating Student AdvancementCurrently we have a huge problem in our schools and it gets worse each year. In fact as a volunteer I have done the; Teacher for a Day Program at the local schools. What I find when I get there is classrooms out of control and teachers babysitting and complaining about the unruly kids.

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The Power Of The Unconscious Mind - The Secret To Student SuccessThis article for students is a simple introduction to the power of the unconscious mind. It exposes students to a new perspective on how to study and learn more effectively. It is one of a series of articles produced for Student Success Solutions to help unleash the potential of students worldwide.

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Fine Arts Forgotten - Better Art Programs for your SchoolOf course you will have your basic, essential art supplies for elementary students: crayons, paper, markers, glue etc. But as the children learn more about their other subjects—they should learn more about the arts as well. This means you will need high quality art supplies.

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Is Peace Possible? War - Part 1 of 4 - 1967 EditorialWar ravages many lands on this, the 1,967th birthday of He who is called the Prince of Peace.It is appropriate, therefore, that we examine the nature of war and the prospects of peace before we take up the pleasantries of Santa Claus or even the inspirations of the Miracle Birth.

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