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Monday, February 6, 2012

Donate Breast Milk, Save Preemies' Lives

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	Donate Breast Milk, Save Preemies' Lives Human milk dramatically boosts the chances for sick and fragile newborns to survive; however, not every... I thought you might be interested in this article from the Morton Grove Patch. Read more »

'It helps me read' |

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Albinism needs.
'It helps me read' \| Local News Source: nvdaily.com STRASBURG -- Eight-year-old Austin Dykes has worn glasses since he was 10 months old.

Fwd: Black History Month: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights, Percy Julian, Rosa Parks

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American Experience: Freedom Riders

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Spotlight on Black History Month

This month, infuse your lessons with personal accounts, newsreel content, and reenactment footage focused on the leaders, thinkers, and events that have helped shape our nation's history.

Digital Resources

Add dimension to your discussion of Black History by integrating these multimedia resources into your classroom:

Freedom Riders Challenge Segregation, Grade 6-12
Experience the bravery and sense of hope behind the simple but daring plan to deliberately violate the segregation laws of the Deep South.

A Walk Through Harlem: Finding Their Voice, Grades 6-12
What was The Harlem Renaissance? Hear about the birth of the social, artistic, and cultural movement that resulted from "The Great Migration" push from rural South to urban North.

Getting an Education, Grades 6-12
Learn how Percy Julian, the grandson of slaves, defied all odds to become one of the most important chemists of the 20th century.

The Civil Rights Movement, Grades 6-12
Use this overview to identify key milestones and figures in the history of the civil rights movement.

Rosa Parks, Grades 3-12
Listen to an interview with the civil rights activist that offers your students a primary account of being an activist and helping to spark a massive movement.

Who Was Jim Crow?, Grades 7-12
Identify the minstrel character that came to personify the system of government-sanctioned racial oppression and segregation in the United States.

Professional Development

This month, blend your interest in Black History with a professional development opportunity! Select a related digital collection from the Library of Congress and learn to navigate its resources through this popular online course:

INST342: Teaching with Primary Sources from the Library of Congress

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New & Noteworthy

PBS Celebrates Black History Month
Tune in to PBS during February to see an expansive slate of programs profiling the rich history, culture, and contributions of African-Americans. Specials include a story of the "Underground Railroad," an Independent Lens special on "Daisy Bates: The First Lady of Little Rock," a 2012 Sundance Film Festival selection "Slavery by Another Name," and an American Masters profile of "Cab Calloway."

Fizzy's Lunch Lab
A new season of Fizzy's Lunch Lab started Friday, Feb.3. Join Professor Fizzy and his friends in the super-charged Lunch Lab Test Kitchen for healthy snacks and lots of laughs. Watch episodes and play games on PBS LearningMedia or on PBSKIDSGO.org.

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2012 Louisiana JumpStart Poster Contest

On our website, you will find the contest rules and guidelines for posters and videos and a lesson plan that will help educators or volunteers to teach students the importance of learning to save at an early age.
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Fwd: Google Alert - technology for blindness

ICT helps the blind
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... a blind researcher at the CSIR. Fellow researcher Gerhard van den Berg was also involved in the development of the product. Van der Walt is respected in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) for disabilities.See all stories on this topic »

I'm sorry but if that is the small portable note taker for the blind in South Africa they have not seen the smaller Braille'n'Speak Millennium from Freedom Scientific that we have been using for years here in the US. ~Ms. K

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Super Bowl Sunday Turns Into A Precious Day For Blind 12-Year-Old Fan And His Dad

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Super Bowl Sunday Turns Into A Precious Day For Blind 12-Year-Old Fan And His Dad Source: thepostgame.com Super Bowl Sunday Turns Into A Precious Day For Blind 12-Year-Old Fan And His Dad Sunday, February 5, 2012 8:53 pm Jon Miller will never see an NFL game, but his doting father made sure he came to the Super Bowl anyway. As much as the Super Bowl is known for its celebrities, corporate tickets and big money glitz, it can also be an epic and heartfelt event for families seeking the most unique and bonding of experiences. One of those stories could be found in the upper decks of Lucas Oil Stadium o...