Lessons of Justice for College Students: Grandpa versus Big Coal

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Grandpa versus Big Coal

This is not an environmental issue. This is about a little human being. -- Ed Wiley (Grandpa) speaking to West Virginia Governor Manchin

While the media insults and labels the youth of every generation like an X or Y or Z (oh you Slackers, Echoes, and Netters), I instead see college students bringing energy and a common message of hope to the table: to make a difference in their lives and those of others. And in an Introduction to Law class, it is my job to find them real world cases to teach lessons of justice and injustice. So let's meet Ed Wiley and the kids at Marsh Fork Elementary School.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/perry-binder/grandpas-school-kids-vers_b_774929.html

Binder on TV News - Facebook Privacy

A five minute interview with 10 seconds on camera. Oh the cutting room floor!

Enjoy!

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http://www.wsbtv.com/video/25433647/index.html

Math, Science Teachers take weightless flight

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Five Utah educators experienced moments of lunar, Martian and zero gravity during a Weightless Flights of Discovery program geared toward inspiring teachers to inspire students. During the flight, participants experienced lunar, Martian and zero gravity. They floated, flipped and pirouetted mid-air, did push-ups on one finger and tossed each other through the air.

The program is geared toward middle school math and science teachers with an interest in the STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Continue reading: Utah math, science teachers take weightless flight

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Utah-math-science-teachers-take-weightless-flight-705302.php

Community College Prof: Every rock tells a story

"He makes learning fun,” said Josh Lee, a Wilmington resident who was a student in one of Phil Garwood’s classes nearly 10 years ago. Lee said he took the class because he heard from friends that Garwood’s class would be different, involving field trips and more interactive lessons.

“I just think there’s certain people out there who have a gift, and Garwood’s gift is the gift of teaching and spreading the word about geology,” Lee said.

Continue reading Teacher shares ‘gift of teaching, spreading word about geology’

http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20101009/ARTICLES/101009626/1004

Oprah and Bill Gates Discuss Their Favorite Teachers

The White House's new TEACH Campaign features videos of prominent Americans sharing the teacher or teachers that inspired them most.

Who made the difference for you?
Bill Gates says, "There wouldn't be a Microsoft without what they did." The software pioneer shares the teachers who mattered most.

Oprah and Bill Gates Discuss Their Favorite Teachers

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/04/oprah-john-legend-jj-abra_n_748704.html