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Project Red is conducting a survey to analyze what’s working in technology-transformed schools and to show how technology can save money. (11/1/2009)

The U.S. Census Bureau has developed the "2010 Census: It's About Us" program, a free K–12 standards-specific curriculum for schools. (10/30/2009)

NMSA is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Board of Trustees election. The process is simple—nominate yourself or someone today. (10/29/09)

Should students with learning problems copy and paste notes from the Internet rather than hand written notes? (10/20/2009)

Month of the Young Adolescent: Submit student artwork for national recognition. Entries due March 12 (10/20/2009)

NBPTS seeking committee members for review of Middle Childhood Generalist Standards. (10/15/2009)

Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season (10/13/09)

2010 Habitat for Humanity Teacher Fellows Program (10/7/2009)

NMSA sends comments to US DOE regarding School Improvement Funds. (9/23/2009)

Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and NMSA announce Healthy Choices, Healthy Children grant award program. (9/17/2009)

This We Know: NMSA Washington Update (9/15/2009)

Secretary Duncan and others announced new recommendations for schools in the event of flu outbreak. (8/25/2009)

$aving Our Futures: free online financial responsibility program for young people. (8/20/2009)

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Now Online! November 2009 Middle School Journal

By Ryan Gauntz on 11/2/2009 11:27 AM

Learn how to use creative and integrative approaches to teach students problem-solving and critical thinking skills that will prepare them for careers of the 21st century. View this issue of Middle School Journal.

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2010 NMSA Call for Nominations

By Ryan Gauntz on 10/29/2009 10:32 AM

Now is the time to become more involved in middle level education. NMSA is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Board of Trustees election. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves...

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Benefits for Your Entire Staff

By Derek Neal on 10/20/2009 9:58 AM

Institutional Members, NMSA’s new website allows everyone on your staff to set up an online Member Access account. Just have them follow the instructions below and they will receive...

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NMSA09 Conference Orientation

By Ryan Gauntz on 10/20/2009 7:52 AM

NMSA has created an online NMSA Annual Conference Orientation to help attendees get the most out of their conference experience. It provides details about what to expect when you arrive...

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By Ryan Gauntz on 10/16/2009 1:00 PM

With the new website I've seen a dramatic increase in our RSS feed subscriptions. RSS feeds make it possible for users to keep in touch with all of their favorite websites and quickly...

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