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Marbles As Art and Sport

This article provides a sensational look at glass marbles from historical, collectible, competitive and manufacturing perspectives. It is the first of a two part series, the second part dealing with the artists who lead the way in terms of world cl

Additional Recovery Act Funds

Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey will receive additional funding under the Recovery Act, ED announced earlier this month.

WNET.org Celebration of Teaching and Learning

Secretary Arne Duncan participated in the Celebration of Teaching and Learning in New York City, where over 8,500 educators across the nation took part in discussions about the future of our schools.

Origami Genius - Artistic and Engineering Training

This article looks at the art of origami. The delicate shapes and marvelous final works just amaze. These are equal to great art with a smidgeon of math thrown in. Inspiring.

A Brief, But Scholarly, History of Ancient Board Games and Sport

A history of ancient games from the hunter-gatherer period, to ancient Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia, Persia and Asia. This is one of several scholarly articles I've found at ToysPeriod.

Applying for Aid to Go to College?

Watch this video for tips on filling out FAFSA - the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Race to the Top: 41 Applications

40 states and the District of Columbia submitted applications to compete in Phase 1 of Race to the Top. President Obama announced plans to expand the program.

Learn Second Language: Better Development

Teaching your children a second language allows them to do better development. Making learning second language as a family hobby will mean that you get to spend quality of time together while learning a wonderful skill.

Freelance Writer Jobs

Get your talent paid by one of the biggest legitimate freelance writing community in the Philippines. If you are a student, an employee, or a retiree with the ability to write flawless articles, then you fit well on our growing community of freelanc

Study in New Zealand | NZ University | Study abroad in New Zealand

Study in New Zealand offers the best information and advices for International Students who wish to study abroad in New Zealand. New Zealand offers different levels of education right through from certificates to doctoral degrees and New Zealand’s t

Leading Education Indicators

Secretary Spellings unveiled five education indicators that will complement No Child Left Behind by providing a snapshot of national trends. These indicators -- Achievement, Achievement Gap, High School Graduation, College Readiness, and College Com

Too Much Homework?

Some parents complain that their children don't have enough homework. Others say there is too much. Homework expert Harris Cooper, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University, discusses the issue with Madeleine Brand, as part of a