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Key L.A. Unified staff positions are funded privately
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800
The practice is a financial boon to the district but poses issues of transparency and the donors' stances on reform. Private money is paying for key senior staff positions in the Los Angeles Unified School District -- providing needed expertise at a bargain rate, but also raising questions about transparency and the direction of reforms in the nation's second-largest school system.
Who's watching charter schools
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800
They face multiple layers of accountability that put them on equal footing with normal school districts. In its Dec. 9 editorial, " Learning about ethics ," The Times calls for state charter school laws to be "changed accordingly" in relation to publicly disclosing the expenditures of taxpayers' money. Readers may come away with the impression that charter operators are subject to little accountability compared to traditional public school districts.
Controlling a classroom isn't as easy as ABC
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800
Among the top reasons why teachers are deemed unsuccessful or leave the profession is their inability to effectively manage student behavior, experts say. Students filed into Chris Cox's dim classroom at Daniel Webster Middle School in Los Angeles' Sawtelle neighborhood, took their seats and immediately began working on a language arts warmup exercise.

 

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CEMED - Centre for Environmental Management Education and Development - Conducts conferences and other activities to promote sustainability in business education and support the integration of environmental topics into business school curricula and research management initiatives throughout China and Asia Pacific Region.
Meta Description: [ CEMED (Centre for Environmental Management Education and Development) - Promoting Sustainability in Business Education in Hong Kong and mainland China ]

Clean Air Challenge - Professional development training workshop for middle and high school level classroom teachers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Focus is on ground-level ozone. Free for NJ, PA and TX teachers. Site has links to related sites.

ECO-PROS - Ecology Protectors Society - Educational website intended for children, with diverse material about ecology, the environment, and endangered species. Includes credible scientific links about wildlife and earth sciences and how to preserve our environment.
Meta Description: [ Learn about plants, animals, endangered species, ecosystems, biodiversity, renewable and non-renewable resources, and threats to the environment. Includes specialized glossaries, teacher resources, photos, and ways you can help. Summarized resource links are provided to explore wildlife, listen... ]

Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment - Authoritative but accessible information on a wide range of atmosphere-related and environmental topics, including air quality, acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion, and weather.
Meta Description: [ Information on global warming, atmosphere, weather and climate, climate change, air pollution, acid rain, ozone depletion, renewable energy and sustainable development from the encyclopedia of the atmospheric environment ]

EnviroLink: Educational Resources - List of links to environmental resources on the Internet, for K-12 teachers.

Environmental Education Digests - Articles for educators, originally produced for the US Department of Education ERIC clearinghouse.

Environmental Education Directory of New Zealand - Directory for education about the environment including field studies and activities directed at influencing environmental concerns.
Meta Description: [ EEDNZ: Environmental Education Directory of New Zealand, a database of resources for educators and students of all levels ]

Environmental Education Research - International refereed journal on all aspects of environmental education, with a focus on papers reporting research and development activities.

Environmental Institute of Houston - Environmental Education - A catalog of curriculum and other resources relevant to Texas.
Meta Description: [ The EIH Bulletin Board provides up-to-date information about environmental education in Houston and beyond. ]

Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) - Non-profit organization offering fellowships and conducting other programs to foster professional development in the environmental field.

Environmental Media Corporation - Design, produce, and distribute media to support environmental education for the classroom and community.

Environmental Stewardship, University of Illinois Extension Service - Provides educational information related to agricultural extension services, integrated pest management, and pesticides safety. Also provides news and update section.

Fear of Facts - Looks at the recent assault on environmental education by corporations and anti-environmental groups.

Fort Worth Environmental Management: The Kids Page - Fun activities, information and links about the environment for children.

FrogWeb - National Biological Information Infrastructure site focusing on amphibian declines and deformities. Adopt a frog pond and join Captain Ribbitt in gathering valuable information.
Meta Description: [ FrogWeb is a multi-agency initiative that provides information about recent, global declines and deformities among amphibian populations, and efforts made by scientific agencies to study and address the phenomena. ]

GCRIO Global Change and Environmental Education Resources - This collection of resources was selected for their relevance to global change and environmental education. Included are a wide range of resources for educators and students at all levels.
Meta Description: [ U.S. Global Change Research Information Office. Provides access to data and information on climate change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies, and global warming related educational resources for users worldwide. ]

Gigglemoose - Exploring and preserving nature with children, parents, and teachers. Includes related merchandise for home and school.
Meta Description: [ Exploring and preserving nature with children, parents, and teachers. Featuring articles, lessons, games, teaching center, and a secure online store full of fun-filled learning products! ]

Loons Forever: Writings on Nature and Nature Conservation - Environmental education through nature writing on natural history, nature interpretation, environmental ethics, conservation policy and heritage values, including nature stories, fables, essays, plays, songs and animated poems.

Marlboro High School Nature Center - Learn about the ponds, gardens, and sponsors of this community project.

NANA, Inc. - Provides environmental, horticultural, and arts education services to institutions, community organizations and agencies in the Philadelphia, PA area.
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Nature Study On Line Project - Tips for becoming a backyard naturalist. Public forums and database for research and information exchange on phenology recordkeeping and other nature-related studies.

Office of Environmental Education, U.S. EPA - Describes U.S. government programs, including grant opportunities, in environmental education, and lists links to EPA websites for teachers and kids.
Meta Description: [ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Environmental Education Web Site ]

404 People and Climatic Change - How Environmental Transformations on the Great Plains Have Affected Human Cultural Development. Educational site for environmental education and anthropology, covering Native American adaptations, the Dust Bowl, and the future.

Planet Connecticut - Program that teaches students in Connecticut about ecosystems, global warming, climate change and how their choices impact the environment.
Meta Description: [ Planet Connecticut is an environmental education program that teaches students in Connecticut about ecosystems, global warming, climate change and how their choices impact the environment. ]

PopEd Toolkit - Popular Education in Action - Environmental Education exercises using popular education methodology. Workshops in ozone protection and sustainable transportation.

404 Recycled Crafts Ideas - Use waste materials to make crafts as not only an excellent way to recycle, but also as a good way to teach/learn about waste reduction.

SeaTrek BVI - Marine science education in the British Virgin Islands, including seamanship, marine science, scuba diving, and sailing. Includes a description of programs, staff, photo album, voyage details, and links.
Meta Description: [ Summer camp education experience in the British Virgin Islands. Featuring Marine Biology, Scuba Diving, & Sailing. ]

SEEK:Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge - Minnesota's interactive directory of environmental education resources lists events, curriculum resources, learning centers, and other resources.
Meta Description: [ SEEK: Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge, Minnesota's Interactive Directory of Environmental Education Resources ]

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute of Northland College - Information about outdoor education opportunities, and programs in environmental writing and in support of wolf and loon conservation. Offers curriculum guides and other resources for teachers.

Stan Slaughter, Eco-Troubadour - Teacher and seasoned performer who travels throughout the U.S. performing for children and adults at schools, museums, libraries and festivals. Combines innovative environmental education with lively, fact filled assemblies and workshops supported by curriculum resource materials. Website has extensive program information and links.
Meta Description: [ Stan Slaughter. Stan Slaughter, Eco-Troubadour, is the Heartland's best known and most honored environmental educator. Since 1987 he has pioneered innovative environmental education with lively, fact filled programs. ]

Taiga Net - Arctic Borderlands Ecological Knowledge Co-op and sites on environment, science and communities. Includes: co-management, caribou, swans, wolves, wetlands, community sustainability, and your Yukon weekly column.
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The Center for Environmental Education and Natural History at Miami University - Presents a starting point to explore numerous different aspects of environmental education at all levels. Its goal is to increase awareness of opportunities and events to the general public as well as those dedicated to environmental education and betterment.

The Dr. Wilderness Show - Touring science magic show offered by a non-profit company in the U.S. Delivers an inspiring message of conservation for planet Earth, while teaching science and natural history.

The Environmental Studies Centre - Describes facilities and programs for practical environmental education or field studies on the island of Cyprus. Students visit from schools and colleges in Cyprus, the Middle East and Western Europe.

USGS Learning Web - K-12 education, exploration, and life-long learning. Explore the Earth through plants and animals, land, water, and maps. Learn how Biology, Geology, Hydrology, and Geography can help us understand our changing world.
Meta Description: [ Educational Resources of the U.S. Geological Survey serving primary and secondary education (K-12) repositories, reports, publications, maps, aerial photography. ]

500 Virtual House - Interactive site by the WWF teaches users about global environmental issues.

We're live-n-direct - Environmental tips and information written by youth. This site has been put together by young people from the Camden Children and Neighbourhoods Project hosted by South Camden Community School.

Wilderness Challenge - Keeping kids connected to nature through student participation, classroom communication connections, and an on-line newspaper, with 5 issues during school year.

500 Wildkids Interactive Adventure - Wildkids is an interactive adventure into the wonderful world of wildlife and conservation. Suitable for all ages.
Meta Description: [ Wildkids is an interactive adventure into the wonderful world of wildlife for children aged between 5 to 15. ]

Yukon Bison Hunt - Grade seven students learned about conservation and native culture by participating in a bison hunt. Includes facts about the Yukon Wood Bison, activities, photos, and discussion.
Meta Description: [ Grade seven students tackle the conservation of the Yukon Wood Bison head-on. Includes history, facts, resources, photos, on-line discussion, art, music and more. ]

Loons Forever: Writings on Nature and Nature Conservation - Environmental education through nature writing on natural history, nature interpretation, environmental ethics, conservation policy and heritage values, including nature stories, fables, essays, plays, songs and animated poems.