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Opinion: What Makes a Great Teacher?

(Aug. 9) -- John Dewey once said that what the best and wisest parents want for their children should be what we want for all children. This statement translates into "I want my child to have a great teacher!" All educational research and all parents know the quality of the teacher impacts the success of students at...

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Think Again: How Classical Liberalism Morphed Into New Deal Liberalism

The Fight for American Liberalism from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama that addresses the frequently asked question: How did classical liberalism morph into New Deal liberalism?

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05/10/12 Softball roundup: Lopez's go-ahead two-RBI single... Source: New York Post - New York NY The junior ace, known for being perhaps the best pitcher in the city, had the go-ahead two-run single in the seventh to lead Tottenville to a 5-3 win over host McKee/Staten Island Tech in PSAL Staten Island A softball Wednesday.
05/09/12 SchoolBook: For 24 Schools Getting New Starts, 24 New... Source: The New York Times - New York NY For nearly 50 years, the large school building on Avenue X in Gravesend, Brooklyn, has been known as John Dewey High School, after the man who has been called "the father of progressive education."
04/30/12 Think Again: How Classical Liberalism Morphed Into New... Source: The Huffington Post The Fight for American Liberalism from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama that addresses the frequently asked question: How did classical liberalism morph into New Deal liberalism?
04/30/12 Fremont man gets probation on evidence tampering charge Source: The News-Messenger - Fremont OH A city man was sentenced to probation Friday after pleading guilty to a felony charge of tampering with evidence.
04/28/12 Softball roundup: Quinones powers Spellman past St.... Source: New York Post - New York NY The Spellman senior went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three runs scored and two RBIs to lead the Pilots to an 8-7 win over visiting St. Catharine in CHSAA Bronx/Westchester softball on Friday.

Background on John Dewey

John Dewey (October 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist and educational reformer whose ideas have been influential in education and social reform.

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