social studies

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The Gadgeting of School

Oct 1, 2010

Green Dot Public Schools achieves greater API growth; IBM guarantees a job after graduation in NYC; Pearson launches nation's first complete iPad-based social studies program

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Filling the Gap: New Film for Social Studies Repairs Damaged History Perspective

Getting Smart Staff

Apr 28, 2010

A new movie seeks to repair lack of full perspective in the stories of African-Americans in U.S. history

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