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The Octopus as symbol

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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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Newspapers in Education!

Newspapers in Education is an exciting interactive program that engages students in learning by providing them with daily copies of The Times.

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THIS WEEK'S WORD IN THE NEWS 

COUP

DEFINITION:
A sudden appropriation of leadership or power; a takeover.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
" Honduran coffee producers on Sunday expressed shock over a military coup in the normally peaceful Central American country and said they were deeply concerned over what the political and economic impact would be."
Wall Street Journal, June 28, 2009

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Prisoners perform Michael Jackson tribute in the Philippines

Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

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Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:

Elementary (Grades K-4)
Middle (Grades 5-8)
Secondary (Grades 9-12)

Readers and journalists groan under a glut of celebrity news

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