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On This Day

• On This Day: Rap Icon Notorious B.I.G. Murdered March 9, 2010 On March 9, 1997, Biggie Smalls was killed in a Los Angeles drive-by shooting that may have been linked to rap industry rivalries. His murder remains unsolved. Read More
• On This Day: Russia’s February Revolution Begins March 8, 2010 On March 8, 1917, the female factory workers of Petrograd began striking and rioting in response to food shortages and government oppression. Other Petrograd residents soon joined in the demonstrations, which forced Czar Nicholas II to abdicate a week later. Read More

Education News

• Board Game Resurgence Seen From Classrooms to Living Rooms March 9, 2010 Many people are rediscovering the benefits of board games, while teachers are incorporating board games into lesson plans. Read More
• Using the Recession to Teach Kids Financial Skills March 8, 2010 With many kids witnessing adults losing jobs and families losing homes, now is an opportune time to teach kids smart money management skills. Read More
• Will Detroit Schools Turn Challenges into Motivation? March 8, 2010 Detroit school board President Otis Mathis has what could be considered a learning disability, calling more attention to his struggling district and raising questions about living with mental and physical challenges. Read More
• Community Colleges See Mothers, Daughters Enrolling Together March 8, 2010 A recession and high unemployment have converged to inspire record numbers of people—including parents and kids—to attend community colleges around the country. Read More

Education Web Guides

• Civil Rights Movement January 18, 2010 During the 1950s and ‘60s, African-Americans campaigned for an end to racial discrimination through a series of non-violent protests and marches. The Civil Rights Movement culminated with the passage of federal laws banning discrimination in voting, employment, housing and other sectors of American society. Read More
• How to Write a Biography December 8, 2009 At some point in their academic careers, all students will be required to write a biography. In this guide, learn how to write a biography with tips for every phase of the process, from planning to research and writing. And because a biography is only as good as the author’s research, find links below to the best sources of biographical information on the Web, including interviews and obituaries. Read More

Happy Birthday

• Happy Birthday, Barbie, Doll of 1,000 Careers and Outfits March 9, 2010 It's been more than 50 years since the blond-haired, blue-eyed, impossibly proportioned Barbie doll hit the market. She's held many jobs, lived in many homes, driven several cars and weathered her share of criticism, but she remains an extremely popular toy. Read More
  
• Happy Birthday, Yuri Gagarin, “the Columbus of Outer Space” March 9, 2010 When he became the first man to orbit the Earth in 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin took the lead in the space race, shocking Americans, and making Russians proud. Years later, the world learned how dangerous his mission really was. Read More
  
• Happy Birthday, Joseph Lee, Father of the Playground Movement March 8, 2010 Joseph Lee dedicated his life to promoting recreation and play for children and adults alike, and is best known for transforming a fledgling playground association into a national recreation movement. He was the president of the National Recreation Association for almost 30 years, and many of the ideas he formed while at the post shaped the recreation field as it stands today. Read More
  
• Happy Birthday, Luther Burbank, Trailblazing Horticulturalist and Creator of the "Idaho Potato" March 7, 2010 Luther Burbank moved across the country to follow his horticultural dreams. Born on the East Coast, he relocated to California where he could pursue his life’s work of developing new breeds of fruits, vegetables and flowers. Today, Burbank’s contributions to horticulture and influence on bioengineering are still felt. Read More