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Politics Buzz Oops. Intrade is the online prediction market that follows everything from stocks to box office openings to presidential candidate prospects (it's basically online gambling). Here's a snapshot of Rick Perry's standing immediately after his debate meltdown.
Politics Buzz Rick Perry at the GOP debate can't remember his own talking points when coming up with the third department of government he would eliminate. “Oops.”—Former Presidential Candidate Rick Perry
Education is super hot on the BuzzFeed Network right now. Here's all the best viral buzz on Education.
Politics Buzz Rick Scott, the ex-corporate CEO turned Tea Party governor of Florida, had some choice words for college majors who aren't looking for degrees that are useful to corporations. (via motherjones.com)
Culture Buzz Like a boss. Teachers like this really do change lives.
Politics Buzz Looking to stay sober and celibate during your college years with the possibly of being handed a job in Washington by the GOP? These are the schools for you! (via thinkprogress.org)
Oh wow, Jacob Andrews makes being an English major sound great! So… how's that degree working out for you guys? (via forlackofabettercomic.com)
No wonder 67 percent of New Jersey voters disapprove of their bully-in-chief Governor.
(via brooklynmutt.com)
FCKH8 launches a campaign aimed at derailing legislation in Tennessee that would make it illegal to talk about homosexuality in the classroom. A little girl in pigtails saying “fuck” in order to affect social change. Where do I sign? Oh…I sign here and here and here.
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Reading, writing and reflection exercise has profound effect.
http://www.aolnews.com/2011/02/09/hudson-high-teachers-co...
It's a lot harder to doodle on a laptop.
http://kottke.org/10/11/how-not-to-cheat-your-way-through...
The first step is to not have a buzz-killing statistical analyst for a professor.
http://kottke.org/10/11/how-to-cheat-your-way-through-col...
Quitters never win, but they do graduate.
I don't recognize all the newly-awakened Conservative Women in this trailer, but good news: the Mama Grizzly makes an appearance. You will also learn fun facts like “motherhood is a political act.” (?) If you are interested in donating $19.95 to Sarah Palin's presidential campaign, then you can pre-order the DVD here! Enjoy!
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/magazine/19video-t.html...
A middle school teaches with video games. Can its approach transform education?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/10/education/10remedial.ht...
The New York City Department of Education is acknowledging that many graduates lack basic skills and is trying to do something about it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/09/opinion/09krugman.html
With infrastructure and education crumbling, we're on the unlit, unpaved road to nowhere.
And you thought these reactions were bad. A million face palms is not…
