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The perils of outcome-based teacher education

Outcome-based education (OBE) is a method adopted by some states for making schools, including those training teachers, more accountable by...
Phi Delta Kappan, 04/01/94 by James M. Towers · More from publication
Attitudes towards the all-day, everyday kindergarten

While the concept of the "all-day, everyday" kindergarten is not new, few school districts across the country are currently providing this form of...
Children Today, 01/01/91 by James M. Towers · More from publication

Your Work Five Ways to Speak Like Obama

Five Ways to Speak Like Obama

Barack Obama is a master at grabbing and keeping his audience's attention, which is the number one goal of any public speaker. How does he do it? Here are five key lessons from Obama's rhetorical playbook.
Your Industry The Verdict on Black Friday: "More People Spent Less"

The Verdict on Black Friday: "More People Spent Less"

More people were at stores over Black Friday weekend, but they spent less money, according to an NRF survey. The results point to a cash-strapped consumer looking for deals.
Your Money Dumbest Things You Do With Your Money

Dumbest Things You Do With Your Money

Even smart people make financial moves that are downright illogical. Emotions and superstitions have a sneaky way of keeping you from rational financial decisions. But dumb choices can have serious, real-world consequences. Here are some of the biggest blunders we all make, plus tips from the experts on how to keep cool.