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Posted by Chip on November 29, 2010

Ninety-nine years ago, in 1912, two young teachers wrote a book for the ages. I was reminded about their work at the recent 60th Anniversary event of the Gesell Institute of Human Development, held in New Haven, Connecticut, in October.

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First Days of School — President Obama to Talk to Our Students

Posted by Chip on September 1, 2009

By now you may have heard that President Obama will be addressing our students nationwide on September 8th at 1 p.m. EST. It should be exciting and inspiring!

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