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LEARN NC professional development - Frequently asked questions: Find the answers to frequently asked questions about LEARN NC professional development courses.; Format: article/help

Invest in Teachers Award: Help fund teacher professional development in your school or school district with LEARN NC's Invest in Teachers Award.

"For us the war is ended": In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 7.14; Order issued by the Union general in command of occupied North Carolina, April 1865, announcing the end of hostilities, promising fair treatment, and setting rules for citizens. Includes historical commentary.; Format: newspaper

The French Revolution: "Those who have and those who have not": This lesson is part of the French Revolution unit that examines the reigns of the absolute monarchs and the monetary crisis of the French government.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Social Studies); By Kevin Huntley.

Rhythm, pattern, color, and texture in art and poetry: In this lesson, students will discover the meaning of "rhythm," "patterns," "color," and "texture" through the performance and modeled analysis of a class "symphony." Students will also evaluate the impact of each element on the whole work and note personal reactions and connections to this art form. Students will then work in small groups to apply the same elements and personal evaluation and connections to a historical work of visual art. At the end of the lesson, students will reflect on ways these two experiences are similar.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Visual Arts Education and English Language Arts); By Carol Horne.

Perfecting the circle: See how one teacher reshaped literature circles to fit her middle school classroom.; By Beth Salyers.

The student pathfinder: By creating pathfinders, students not only learn to manage time and produce a higher quality research project, but they also develop twenty-first century learning skills.; By Melissa Thibault.

Resources on the web

U. S. Department of Education: United States Department of Education website. Includes information on financial aid, school codes, education statistics, ERIC digest, Department of Education job opportunities, internships, and more. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: U. S. Dept. of Education

College is Possible: A Resource Guide for Parents, Students, and Education Professionals: Information about choosing the right college, finding financial aid, and taking on the admission process for not only students and parents, but also adults seeking to go back to school. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: American Council on Education

Junior Achievement Student Center: Search for colleges based on your wants and needs, seek out financial aid to help you pay for that higher education, gain knowledge on how to handle your money, explore careers you have always been interested in, get tips on how to start a business of your... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Junior Achievement

Federal Student Aid: Resources include information about grants, loans, and work-study as well as preparing for college, choosing the appropriate method of paying for college tuition, applying for programs, funding, attending, and repayment. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Federal Student Aid

CollegeNET: Seach and apply safely and easily for colleges, financial aid, and scholarships at this website. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: CollegeNET

College Foundation of North Carolina: Manage you future with this useful tool for collecting important college application information, locating financial aid, preparing for college and exploring careers. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority

America's Career Infonet: Informed Career Decisions: Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state by state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and a career resource library. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: CareerOneStop

GlobalQuest: This organization offers unique opportunities to high school seniors to study abroad in Ecuador and Thailand for twelve-week semesters. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by:

Southern Regional Education Board Electronic Campus: Provides traditional students, teachers, and adult learners information about higher education courses available throughout the South. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)