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Welcome to the latest edition of the TeachAde eBulletin. If you haven't yet joined the TeachAde community, go ahead and register today -- it's FREE! Begin connecting with educators across the country. TeachAde is designed specifically for educators by educators to share ideas online.
In this eBulletin you will:
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This time of year traditionally brings football, cooler temperatures, shorter days and the beginnings of another holiday season.
Take a moment and let us thank you for all you do as an educator! Here is our Thanksgiving ecard greeting to you!
Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time off, all the festivities and if you are traveling -- stay safe! |
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Are 21st Century Skills Important?
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 Do you have a focused 21st Century Skills curriculum? Is it vital for students to learn these skills in school?
Join this group and let us know what you think.
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 SeaWorld Environmental Excellence Grant
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In order to realize the potential of 21st Century education, we are fully aware that our community needs to secure grants and be aware of other exciting opportunities in education.

Have your students worked on a project that benefits the environment? Submit your entry. Grants of up to $10,000 will be given to benefit your project (plus a trip for three students and one adult to SeaWorld for the awards). One educator will also receive $5,000, a trip for two to SeaWorld, and a trip to the National Science Teachers Association conference.
Act quickly! Deadline is December 1, 2011.
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Check Out NEA Academy for Professional Development Credits!
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Looking for high-quality PD opportunities? Check out the NEA Academy. All Professional Development courses offered through the NEA Academy are carefully screened against a set of quality standards developed by NEA members in consultation with the National Staff Development Council. Most offer 1-3 Continuing Education credits. Check it out!
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Thanksgiving Ideas for Your Classroom |
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Visit the TeachAde Store |
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We're Social ... How 'bout You?
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 Are You On Facebook? We Are! "Find Us" & "Like Us" -- It's That Simple! If We Post Something, "Like It" If We Post Something, "Share It" The more people who "Like" our posts, means more people see our posts. And that's how today's social media works! So help us stay connected to the social world -- check us out on Facebook today.
You can also follow us on Twitter!
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Thank You
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We hope this quick communication was helpful. Please feel free to forward this e-mail to your colleagues, and encourage them to register for TeachAde too. And if you have any suggestions or ideas for the TeachAde Community please let us know. We are always trying to improve TeachAde and make it the best for you, our users. Thought for the Day"The teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on a cold iron." ~ Horace Mann
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