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A collection of lesson plans and Times articles and multimedia, from 2005-2010, for teaching about Hurricane Katrina.

Secretary Duncan commended California for being the first state to submit an application under the Education Jobs Fund.

Student Opinion | Tell us how you decide to which natural disasters to give your attention, time, money and effort.

6 Q's About the News | Who rallied at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial over the weekend?

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This word has appeared in 23 Times articles over the past year.

This word has appeared in 222 Times articles over the past year.

Should parents postpone a child’s entrance into kindergarten by one year to give him more time to mature?

In our final post of Infographics Week, a history teacher tells how she used the Gulf oil spill to have students create infographics about the worst disasters in American history.

Secretary Duncan and other Obama administration officials announced a $1.8 billion agreement to help renovate and rebuild schools in New Orleans.

David E. Van Zandt will replace Bob Kerrey, a former Nebraska senator, as the university’s president.

Local officials who pushed for educational changes celebrated a victory in a competition for federal money.

Many educators in states that did not win or even participate in President Obama’s Race to the Top competition said the rules favored densely populated eastern states.

Jan Benzel, an editor at The Times, is taking the younger of her two daughters to college this weekend.

Whether they are concerned about job security or climbing the career ladder, people often conclude that if there’s any solution, it’s more education.

This is our 13th "favorite" pick in our weekly Summer Reading Student Challenge. Only one week of the Challenge left!

Secretary Duncan is taking a bus tour to visit schools, honor and listen to teachers, meet with parents and students, and highlight success. See video, photos, and stories in the blog.

6 Q's About the News | What issues does "If God Is Willing and da Creek Don't Rise" address?

Student Opinion | Tell us what you would buy if you had an unlimited budget to spend on new clothes this fall. How important, in general, is fashion in your life?

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