Research on Praising a Child

Often as parents and educators saying someone did a great job when the job was just ok in order to make a child feel better has been the norm for a long time. Here is a summary of the research behind those such things.
http://www.highlandschools-virtualib.org.uk/ltt/inclusive_enjoyable/praise.htm

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Year Round School

I found an article on year round school. Traditionally 13 weeks on and 3 weeks off.

http://www.eduguide.org/Parents-Articles/Year-Round-K12-Grades-Schools-1495.aspx

Interesting Study on Computer Use and Student Performance

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050128213740.htm

Bill's Opinion on Education

Interesting Article on Learning Styles or Preferences

http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2009/01/31/learning-styles-or-learning-preferences-in-the-classroom/styles or preferences

Education is Moving Quickly