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		<title>Claiming the Spirit of People Power</title>
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Today our country marks the 24th year since the historic bloodless revolution known as the People Power Revolution. From this the Philippines was freed from the clutches of a dictator. Our people got to know what true democracy meant and to live freely.
I was blessed to grow up in the time of that freedom. I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaccidentalteacher.com/2010/02/learning-the-lessons-of-people-power/</link>
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		<title>February 22 declared a Special Holiday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another long weekend is looming for students all over the Philippines. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1841 issued by Malacañang, there will be no classes on February 22, 2010 in commemoration of the 24th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. For Parañaque based schools, this is the second consecutive long weekend as the city celebrated [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaccidentalteacher.com/2010/02/february-22-declared-a-special-holiday/</link>
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		<title>Meeting the Greek Gods with Percy Jackson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve always maintained that movies are great springboards for classroom discussions. The flick Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is definitely one of these movies. The story revolves around a young boy who discovers he is half man, half god and is accused of stealing his uncle Zeus&#8217; lightning bolt. Through the adventures of Percy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaccidentalteacher.com/2010/02/meeting-the-greek-gods-with-percy-jackson/</link>
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		<title>How Rotating Brownouts can Hamper Education</title>
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In the news these past few days is the impending threat of rotating brownouts throughout Luzon. Besides the inconvenience these brownouts will bring, it will definitely have a largely negative impact on businesses, hospitals and even educational institutions. If these brownouts do happen, it&#8217;s sure to hit some school hours in some way, unless these [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaccidentalteacher.com/2010/02/how-rotating-brownouts-can-hamper-education/</link>
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		<title>News Online, Anytime.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I chance upon an issue of the Wall Street Journal in the school I work for. Being a teacher, I don&#8217;t really get into the nitty gritty of business so I don&#8217;t really enjoy reading the paper since what it covers are things not that important to me. I prefer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping an Eye out For Red Flags in Children&#8217;s School Performance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Being a teacher for so long, I have gotten used to watching out for red flags that may indicate problems or difficulties my students are having. However, when working in larger class sizes, it&#8217;s not as easy, especially when these red flags are the quiet ones that tend to remain unnoticed. The crying, hyperactive behavior [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaccidentalteacher.com/2010/02/keeping-an-eye-out-for-red-flags-in-childrens-school-performance/</link>
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		<title>Win &#8220;The Spell Quizzer&#8221; Software with ChristianHomeschooler.info</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Teaching spelling can be a tedious task, especially since it is not always a fun task. However, with the Spell Quizzer software, struggling to get kids to sit and work on spelling lists can be a thing of the past! Check out the Christian Homeschooler&#8217;s review of the software and comment/join to win your own [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaccidentalteacher.com/2010/01/spell-quizzer-giveaway/</link>
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		<title>Education UK Makes Dreams for Higher Education Come True</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This January, the British Council launched their GO: Know More Do More Live More Campaign, a campaign that opens up exciting opportunities for Filipino students interested in the fields of Technology, Beauty and Fashion, and Business and Entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom. Dubbed Education UK, the project highlights the message that if you want something, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaccidentalteacher.com/2010/01/education-uk/</link>
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		<title>Pronunciation Peeves.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I won&#8217;t assume that just because I am a teacher, I have a good grasp on the proper pronunciation of words.  However, I do have a few pet peeves when it comes to the way these two words should be said : jewelry and ask. I can live with the mispronounced f&#8217;s and p&#8217;s, especially [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaccidentalteacher.com/2010/01/pronunciation-peeves/</link>
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		<title>Beyond the Blind Side: Harnessing a Child&#8217;s Learning Style</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every once in a while a movie comes my way that makes me realize the extent of my powers as an educator. The film The Blind Side is one of them. Starring Sandra Bullock in her Golden Globe Award Winning role as Best Lead Actress and Quinton Aaron as the future NHL Baltimore Ravens Pick [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://theaccidentalteacher.com/2010/01/beyond-the-blind-side-harnessing-a-childs-learning-style/</link>
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