The princess of whales: junior high school teacher Deborah Tobin takes on a larger-than-life mission

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Teacher Deborah Tobin has dedicated her life to saving the endangered right whales. Aside from educating people on whale conservation, she has managed to persuade navy officials to cease military exercises in the Bay of Fundy and obtained research funding from the Canadian Dept of Fisheries and Oceans.

Behavior, Teachers, Protection and preservation, Balaenidae, Right whales, Tobin, Deborah

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High school, bye kids?

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Parental involvement in high schools where their children are studying can bring tremendous rewards in the form of better guidance for the children and an open communication link with the school authorities. Techniques on how to get involved with secondary schools are presented.

Social aspects, Practice, High schools, Parents, Parent participation (Education)

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The game of life: teenagers get a dose of reality at school

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The Real Game is a learning program that simulates different aspects of adult life and shows students the relevance of their school subjects. It has been made part of the curriculum of Saskatchewan and Vermont in Canada.

Methods, Usage, Canada, Educational innovations, Learning by discovery

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