The U.S. government is regularly looking for teachers to work abroad. The children of military service members who are stationed overseas are educated at schools administered by the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). The DoDEA, which is headquartered in Virginia, is a civilian branch of the Department of Defense that oversees more than 190 Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) in 12 foreign countries, seven states, Puerto Rico and Guam. In addition to the children from military families, these fully-accredited schools are attended by the children of civilian employees of the Department of Defense. More than 86,000 students are serv…

The Troops to Teachers program is an effort by the Department of Education and the Department of Defense to ease the transition of former military personnel into new careers and improve the quality of education in America. The program provides members of the military with funding and support to obtain licensure or certification to teach in public schools. The Department of Defense’s Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES) provides eligible individuals with assistance, in…

Governors from two states that continue ordering school lunch meat containing lean finely textured beef -- also known as “pink slime” -- received thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from its producer, according to campaign finance reports published by the National Institute on Money in State Politics. The decision by Iowa and Nebraska to continue purchasing lean finely textured beef for its schools follows letters to state superintendents from their…

Your students might not know exactly who Maurice Sendak is, but it’s more than likely that they’re familiar with the legacy he’s left behind. Maurice Sendak is the author of the much beloved 1963 children’s book Where the Wild Things Are. This bizarre and enchanting tale of the mischievous boy Max who imagines that he is king of the Wild Things has sold over 20 million copies to date. The story is known for the way it conveys important themes of imagination, heroism and courage into a whimsical fairytale, as well as for the dark but fascinating illustrations of the lovable monsters.

Most children know Where the Wild Things Are, and if they don’t, introducing this timeless story to your younger students is a great way of inspiring their imaginations and bringing a new element to the classroom. Sadly, Maurice Sendak passed away on May 8, 2012, but there is no better way to honor his contribution to literature than by celebrating his birthday on Ju…