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‘Like’ It or Not, Facebook Can Get Teachers Fired
Janet R. Decker // Feb. 6, 2012 // 9:04 AM

Teachers are protected by the same free speech laws as everyone else, but they are still expected to be role models when they leave the classroom. More

Give Students Mobile Devices to Maximize Their Learning Time
Chris Dede // Jan. 5, 2012 // 12:15 PM

Mobile devices like cell phones and tablets allow students to take their learning with them when they leave the classroom. More

Social Media Belongs in the Classroom
Jason Falls // Dec. 8, 2011 // 10:08 AM

Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms are now part of professional life, and teachers must prepare students to use them to excel. More

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Philadelphia: June 5-12 2011
Education Nation On-the-Road’s last stop was Philadelphia! You can still watch video from the Philadelphia Teacher Town Hall and Job One events here at EducationNation.com. More
Los Angeles: May 13-19 2011
Education Nation On-the-Road was in Los Angeles May 13-19. Check out highlights from the Teacher Town Hall and Job One panel discussion, and find out more about the challenges and opportunities for LA’s school system. More
Chicago: May 1-7 2011
Education Nation On-the-Road’s first stop was Chicago, Illinois! Chicago locals visited us at the Education Nation Experience on NBC Plaza, and 250 teachers came together for a Teacher Town Hall to talk about challenges and opportunities inside and outside the classroom. NBC News also convened Chicago civic and business leaders for a discussion on how best to prepare our students for the jobs of the future. More
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