findingEducation’s Digital Teachers’ Lounge Classroom: On This Day ChallengeTips and insights from the findingEducation team.

On This Day

• On This Day: Hanafi Muslim Gunmen End Siege in Washington, DC March 11, 2010 On March 11, 1977, Hamaas Abdul Khaalis, leader of the Nation of Islam splinter group Hanafi Movement, ended a three-day siege of three buildings in Washington, D.C. Twelve Hanafi gunmen had taken 149 people hostage, two of whom were killed. Read More
• On This Day: “Axis Sally” Convicted of Treason March 10, 2010 On March 10, 1949, a jury found U.S.-born Nazi propagandist Mildred E. Gillars, the radio broadcaster known as “Axis Sally,” guilty of treason. Read More

Education News

• Grieving 2.0: As Students Turn to Facebook to Mourn, How Should Parents, Teachers and Counselors React? March 11, 2010 With Facebook supplanting grief counselors as an outlet for grieving teens, schools need to participate in the process. Read More
• When Applying to College, Will Your Financial Needs Matter? March 10, 2010 More colleges are adopting need-blind admissions policies, but many still take financial needs into consideration, emphasizing the importance of a streamlined financial aid process. Read More
• 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

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, Rupert Murdoch, Media Mogul March 11, 2010 Rupert Murdoch and his conglomerate News Corporation own divisions in every form of today’s media: book publishing, newspapers, television and the online social networking venture MySpace. Whether fan or detractor, few can dispute the power that Murdoch holds in the industry. Read More
  
• Happy Birthday, Pablo Sarasate, Spanish Composer and Violin Virtuoso March 10, 2010 Violinist Pablo Sarasate is a figure of tremendous national and international regard. The distinctly Spanish flavor of his compositions, combined with his masterful technique and elaborate musical arrangements, have earned him a well-deserved place in the classical music hall of fame. Read More
  
• 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