New Report - The Growing Excellence Gap

A new research study shows there is a large gap in the achievement levels between top U.S. students in different socioeconomic subgroups. Closing the "excellence gap", and making excellence a focus needs to become a national priority.

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Recommended Resource - Paragraph Punch

Paragraph Punch helps students learn to write different types of paragraphs. Based on pre-set writing prompts, students learn to write clear and concise paragraphs in their own words. Built-in hints and tips guide students as they work. Students of a wide range of abilities, including high achievers, benefit by using the program.

Around the Web - TokBox

TokBox is a free online video conferencing tool that enables you to communicate using different 'modes.' One of the great advantages of TokBox is that any video messages or clips you create are stored and can be shared either through links or by embedding them into web pages.

Grants for Education - WHO Foundation

Up to $5,000 for non-profit organizations, such as after school programs, libraries, or tutoring/mentoring programs, to implement or expand literacy programs for low-income children. From the WHO Foundation, Women Helping Others, deadline March 9, 2010.

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