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The Horn Book, Inc.: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an updated guide to books that would be age appropriate for your child.
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Ploughshares

For Students 9th - 10th
Ploughshares, published in April, August, and December, delivers new voice fiction, poetry, and literary reviews.
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American Library Association

American Library Association: Young Adult Library Services Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the homepage of the association, which provides information on new young adult literature such as booklists, book awards, and books nominated by teens for the Top Ten.
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Broadcasting and Cable Online Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting insider's look at the world of Broadcast media. You'll find everything from job opportunities to the latest news about the networks at this well designed site.
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The Freedom Forum Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Freedom Forum site is dedicated to promoting a free press. Journalism education and "improving understanding between the media and the public" are a major focus. Budding journalists will enjoy this site. Includes links to news...
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Usa Book News

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Publication provides information and reviews on newsworthy and noteworthy works of literature in categories such as autobiography, business, cooking, current events, history, social change, and sports. Also find the yearly "Best Books"...
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Middlebury College

Middlebury: New England Review

For Students 9th - 10th
The New England Review is a quarterly journal that publishes short fiction, a variety of general and literary nonfiction, and poetry.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Boys and Books

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The statistics are consistent: Young male readers lag behind their female counterparts in literacy skills. This article looks at the social, psychological, and developmental reasons why, and suggests solutions - including the need for...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Adolescent Literacy in Afterschool and Summer Programs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Center for Summer Learning examines the characteristics of effective summer learning opportunities, gives examples of high-quality programs, and presents an agenda for improving such programs.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: In Search of Free Books

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Where can your school, library, or community group find free or low-cost books for kids? There are a number of national organizations as well as local programs you can turn to for help filling the shelves of your library, classroom, or...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Breaking Barriers Without Breaking the Bank

For Teachers 9th - 10th
When you see your child struggling, you want to jump in and help, but sometimes your instincts and desire aren't enough. When your child has trouble with schoolwork and a tutor is necessary, one of the biggest roadblocks to getting help...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to Middle and Early College High Schools

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Middle and early college high schools are typically located on community college campuses, which allow students to begin working toward an associate's degree while they complete the necessary coursework for a high school diploma, and...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to Dual Enrollment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Dual enrollment (DE) allows high school students, including dropouts in some cases, to enroll in postsecondary education courses to earn college credit prior to high school graduation. DE is the most widely used acceleration mechanism...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to Tech Prep

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Tech Prep is a planned sequence of study in a technical field that begins as early as 9th grade and extends through at least two years of postsecondary education or an apprenticeship program. Tech Prep programs culminate in students...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to College Access Programs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Most college access programs provide activities such as financial counseling, last dollar scholarships, college visits, career guidance, tutoring, academic counseling, and test preparation courses. These comprehensive college access...
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Education Update Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Education Update publication dealing exclusively with topics in education.
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English to Go: "Animal Apps"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An article about the US and Canadian zoos using apps to teach apes is a springboard for this creative activity. Pre-reading questions, the article from Reuters, and follow-up summary in addition to grammar exercises make up a complete...
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American Literary Review: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The biannual American Literary Review from the University of North Texas publishes outstanding fiction, poetry and essays from writers across the U.S.
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Western Washington University: The Bellingham Review

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bellingham Review's homepage. Includes current issue and archives.
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Read Works

Read Works: Books Through Bars

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a group in Brooklyn working to provide books to prison inmates. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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The Missouri Review: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Missouri Review includes fiction and nonfiction and is provided for by the University of Missouri.
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The Beloit Poetry Journal: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Beloit Poetry Journal has been publishing poetry for over 50 years. Here you have access to all fifty years of the journal, with works by many writers who have become famous.
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Broadcasting and Cable Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Broadcasting and Cable Online covers the latest news in the broadcasting and cable industries from an "insider" perspective.
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Virginia Tech

Electronic Antiquity: Communicating the Classics

For Students 9th - 10th
Electronic Antiquity is a scholarly journal with an emphasis on editorial articles, reviews and announcements.