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<title>5 TEDTalks Revolutionizing Child Development</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know babies as young as a year-and-a-half can guess what other people are thinking? Or that a babies' first smile doesn't usually appear until 10-14 weeks of age?]]></description>
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<title>Twitterview with Children's Book Author Michelle Schmidt</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 14-20, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) hosted its annual Week of the Young Child (WOYC). WOYC is focused on promoting the needs of young children and their families. Its secondary goal is to recognize and award the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing Your Path (Recap): The One-Stop Shop for ECE Career Info</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the fourth and final installment of the Choosing Your Path series we give you a little fragment of each of the previous posts in the series so you can begin building your pathway to a successful ECE future. ]]></description>
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<title>Promoting Resilience in Young Children</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The images of the tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newton, Conn. at the end of 2012 will be forever etched in our minds as a terrible experience for young children. Negative experiences can result in emotional pain, mistrust in others, and feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem or lack of motivation. Because of this, educators and mental health professionals agree that we need to focus on promoting resilience in young children.]]></description>
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<title>Recognizing the Influence of Children's Families Results in More Effective Teaching</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["I went into education because I wanted to work with children, not parents."  Believe it or not, in my 20 years of experience in the early childhood education field, I have heard this phrase many times. Ironically though, in the same 20 years experience that permitted me to learn the quote above, I have also learned that viewing children in the context of family actually facilitates my ability to support children's learning and development.  ]]></description>
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<title>Teachers Work to Prevent the Achievement Gap</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The educational system in America continues to face several challenges, one of which is meeting the needs of low income children and children of color. The result of the difficulty it faces in serving these groups can many times appear in the test scores of its elementary-aged children.]]></description>
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<title>Helping Children Stand Tall Amid Adversity</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Crime, unemployment, divorce, and other stresses contribute to a generation of young children that need supportive adults to help ensure a positive future. The children in our communities need us to provide a model for flexibility in challenging situations. Our community must work together to build such resiliency in young children in order to build a hope-filled future.]]></description>
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<title>Play: Where Learning Begins</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Play is where learning begins. Play is one of the first experiences children encounter in their lives. The importance of play begins as young as when children are infants, and when I was a child, play was an everyday, spontaneous experience. It was the most important part of everyday, in fact. ]]></description>
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<title>Week of the Young Child: Themes and Quotes to Keep You Inspired</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Researchers have found that when mothers communicate with their newborns, babies learn almost 300 more words by the age of two than toddlers whose mothers rarely spoke to them. In fact, early childhood education combined with high quality childcare can significantly improve  a child's chances for success later in life.]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: Technology Development Stages for Kids</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, most Gen Xers and Gen Yers didn't receive their first cellphone until they were in high school, maybe even college or later. But these days, children are getting their hands on mobile devices at a younger age every day. In this new infographic, we walk you through the technology milestones for different development stages. ]]></description>
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<title>Why Good Teachers Matter</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How much do good teachers matter? We can all probably think of an outstanding teacher that mattered in our lives. Clearly children come into classrooms with varied personalities and skills. However, it is teachers that take these variations and build a community of learners. ]]></description>
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<title>Choosing Your Path (Part 3): U.S. Hot Spots for ECE Careers</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/choosing-your-path-us-hot-spots-ece-careers/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Choosing Your Path series began with the notion that helping children is important to you. You're also looking for a career that can provide financial and personal stability.  In addition, you're looking for the skills needed to thrive in early childhood education (ECE) field.]]></description>
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<title> Early Childhood Educators Keep Up With the Need for Technology in the Classroom</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Technology is everywhere we turn, and in the early childhood classroom it is no different. The early childhood community has begun to accept the fact that today's children are immersed in technology on a daily basis. Given this fact, we are often uncertain how to best use technology in the early childhood classroom.]]></description>
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<title>Early Childhood Educators: Tips for Capitalizing on Teachable Moments</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A teachable moment is an unplanned event during the day that adults can use as a learning opportunity for children. Here are some tips early childhood educators can use when taking advantage of teachable moments.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing Your Path (Part 2): Skills Needed to Thrive in ECE</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/choosing-your-path-skills-needed-thrive-ece/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We established in the first part of our Choosing Your Path series that you enjoy helping children. It's also clear that you want a job in education that is both personally and financially rewarding. But have you thought about the skills you will need to obtain the career you want?]]></description>
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<title>Baby Brains: A Recap of EDTalks Minneapolis</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[AchieveMpls hosted its second monthly EDTalks networking event at Honey on Feb. 25, 2013. The event - titled Baby Brains + Unschooling Kids - explored the minds and experiences of baby brains as well as the "unschooling" of school-aged children. ]]></description>
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<title>Choosing Your Path (Part 1): 5 In-Demand ECE Careers</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/choosing-your-path-5-in-demand-ece-careers/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know you enjoy helping children. You also know you want a job in education that is both personally and financially rewarding. But have you considered earning an early childhood education (ECE) degree?]]></description>
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<title>Learn How ECE Career Opportunities Can Lead to a Bright Future</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/learn-how-ece-career-opportunities-can-lead-bright-future/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you enjoy working with children? Are you looking to create a better future for yourself? Are you a natural born leader who strives for success in everything you do?]]></description>
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<title>18 Reasons to Pursue an ECE Leadership Bachelor's Degree in 18 Months</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/18-reasons-pursue-ece-leadership-bachelors-degree-18-months/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking to earn a degree in an education-related field but are having trouble finding a Bachelor's degree that fits your search? ]]></description>
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<title>3 Reasons to Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/reasons-earn-bachelors-degree-early-childhood-education/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? Are you the type of person that wants to inspire others? Have you thought about teaching?]]></description>
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<title>6 Children's Book Authors Influencing Child Development</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/6-childrens-book-authors-influencing-child-development/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children's books are pieces of art and take a lot of hard work to create and write. The author must be able to write in a clear, concise style that captivates the imagination, but also still fit with the storyline. ]]></description>
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<title>5 Professional ECE Associations You Can't Ignore</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/5-professional-ece-assocations-you-cant-ignore/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a place to share your interests and passion for early childhood education? How about a place to create new friendships and encourage others in the field of education?  The early childhood education (ECE) field has a wide variety of professional associations that  can help and support you in your pursuit for a future teaching position.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Ways to Keep Children Engaged During the Winter</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/creative-ways-to-keep-children-engaged-during-the-winter/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the temperature continues to drop, cabin fever begins to settle in and bringing your children outside to play might not on the top of your list. With that, many parents and teachers may need suggestions for creative and educational learning activities they can plan for indoors.]]></description>
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<title>Get Involved and Help Stop Bullying in Your Community</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/get-involved-and-help-stop-bullying-in-your-community/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to Bullying Statistics, it is estimated that nearly three million students in the U.S. are bullied each year. Fifteen percent of school absences are a result of students that are afraid to attend school because of bullying. Bullying has become an epidemic and more than half of children witness their peers being bullied on a regular basis.  ]]></description>
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<title>Behind the Scenes of the NAEYC Annual Conference</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-the-naeyc-annual-conference/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every year hundreds of educators gather for the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Annual Conference (NAEYC AC). This year was no different with over 20,000 in attendance at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Play in Children's Lives</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/the-importance-of-play-in-childrens-lives/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it possible playtime helps develop children into contributing members of society, as well as into collaborative and critical thinkers that will lead us into the next 20 years and beyond? ]]></description>
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<title>Preparing for the CDA Verification Visit - Advice from Our Faculty to You</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/preparing-for-the-cda-verification-visit-advice-from-our-faculty-/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the semester coming to an end and graduation right around the corner, our faculty dished its insider advice for beating test-stress and how to ace the CDA Verification Visit portion of the assessment (spoiler: also contains common mistakes to avoid!). ]]></description>
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<title>The Top Tech Skills to Know Before Becoming an ECE Teacher </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/the-top-tech-skills-to-know-before-becoming-an-ece-teacher/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the digital era upon us and technology in a constant flux of change, today's children are learning from some of the most innovative technologies on the market. We've moved away from the now dead technologies of the past like VCRs, tape recorders and cassette players, into the innovations of today such as tablets, smartphones, apps and the expansion of the internet. These developments allow for today's children to learn in new ways.]]></description>
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<title>12 Motivational Education Quotes to Inspire You</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/12-motivational-education-quotes-to-inspire-you/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It takes someone special to be an educator and deciding to study early childhood education is a unique calling and career, but where do you find your motivation? In the world we live in today, there are many places to find daily inspiration. To help you keep you motivated, we put together a list of 12 motivational education quotes to inspire you. ]]></description>
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<title>Explained: Early Childhood Education and Special Needs Education</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/explained-early-childhood-education-and-special-needs-education/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Education is a worthwhile and heartfelt career field, and early childhood education truly shapes and molds a child from the very beginning. Although there are many paths you can go down in the field of education, the distinctions between early childhood education and special needs education are important to understand. You may be still trying to weigh out your options or you may have decided to already take the dive into the world of education. Below we explain the differences between early childhood education and special needs education for you, so you can make an informed decision.]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: Milestones Matter, Early Childhood Development</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/infographic-milestones-matter-early-childhood-development/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you think you have a lot going on inside your head, just talk to a three year-old. A toddler's brain is twice as active as a fully matured adult brain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From gurgling sounds to "mama" and "dada" to playing make believe, we walk you through the ten important milestones of a developing child.]]></description>
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<title>Early Childhood Education Careers to Consider After Graduation</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/early-childhood-education-careers-to-consider-after-graduation/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Graduations are continuously coming and going, and with that brings the sometimes stressful job hunt. However, the search for your dream career in early childhood education doesn't have to bog you down with stress. Below are some early childhood education career options to consider after graduation, as well as a few ideas on how to gain valuable experience to prepare you for these rewarding early childhood education careers. ]]></description>
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<title>5 Energizing Early Childhood Education Outdoor Learning Activities</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/5-energizing-early-childhood-education-outdoor-learning-activitie/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Experiencing nature is becoming a bigger part of today's school classroom. From gaining knowledge about new animals and their beginnings, to plants and how they grow, there is so much to learn in an early childhood education outdoor learning classroom. ]]></description>
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<title>The A-Z List of ECE Bloggers You Should Follow </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/the-a-z-list-of-ece-bloggers-you-should-follow/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As an educator or soon-to-be educator, there are resources out there for you to tap into in order to keep learning. One of those resources is internet blogs. There are thousands of education blogs out there that can give you new ideas for the classroom in decorating, teaching, and much more. ]]></description>
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<title>Five Fantastic Early Childhood Education Pinterest Boards to Follow</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/five-fantastic-early-childhood-education-pinterest-boards-to-foll/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the school year constantly in motion, getting inspired to create masterpieces and fun activities for the classroom can be tough. Luckily for you, there's a site that will help continue these creative juices to flow-Pinterest.  ]]></description>
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<title>Five Early Childhood Education Books for Summer</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/five-early-childhood-education-books-for-summer/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Remember those classic lyrics from the old kids television show, Reading Rainbow? "I can go anywhere, friends to know, and ways to grow, a Reading Rainbow."  The same words still apply today in world of education. ]]></description>
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<title>Five Child Development Game Apps for Parents and Teachers</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/five-child-development-game-apps-for-parents-and-teachers/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Childhood development is important from every aspect of life, from learning how to walk and talk; to understanding the fundamentals of writing and arithmetic. With technology becoming the main ingredient of our daily lives, child development game apps are looping their way through to children and teaching them the basic skills needed for everyday life. ]]></description>
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<title>Five Movies Every Education Major Should See</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/five-movies-every-education-major-should-see/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The great teacher is not the man who supplies the most facts, but the one in whose presence we become different people." The role of a teacher is not just a career, it is a calling, and early childhood educators are at the forefront of shaping the lives of these future world citizens.]]></description>
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<title>The ABCs of Early Childhood Education Infographic</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/abc-of-early-childhood-education/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A creative look at the 26 key learning fundamentals to successful child growth and development.]]></description>
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<title>The Long-Term Advantages of Early Childhood Education</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/early-childhood-education-advantages/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This infographic depicts the long-term advantages of early childhood education.]]></description>
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<title>Interview With Cecelia Westby, Director of the School of Early Childhood Education</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/interview-director-of-education/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Check out this informative interview with Cece Westby, the Director of the School of Education at Rasmussen College.]]></description>
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<title>Signs That Special Needs Education Might Be Right For You</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/signs-that-special-needs-education-might-be-right-for-you/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a teacher, working with children is an equally rewarding and challenging responsibility. ]]></description>
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<title>Shaping A Child's Future With An English Language Learner Specialization</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/shaping-a-childs-future-with-english-language-learner-specializat/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Teachers are a vital part of any community.]]></description>
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<title>How Early Educators Can Positively Shape A Child's Life</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/how-early-educators-can-positively-shape-childrens-lives/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Without doubt, early educators are uniquely positioned to positively shape a child's life, as they interact with them during the human beings' most sensitive growing and learning stages.]]></description>
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<title>Immigrant Adults As Learners: Lessons From The Field</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/immigrants-as-learners/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rasmussen College instructor shares the top insights she gathered from teaching immigrants.]]></description>
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<title>Start A Rewarding Career Teaching English To Non-native Students</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/start-rewarding-career-teaching-english-to-non-native-students/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Approximately 11 percent of U.S. residents are foreign-born. Become a major part of their development]]></description>
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<title>Tattling: Why Children Tattle And What To Do About It</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/tattling-why-children-do-it/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Undoubtedly, tattling is a behavior that is difficult for both parents and teachers to manage. In a perfect world, there would be a "cure" for tattling. ]]></description>
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<title>Effective Instruction Through Understanding Learning Styles</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/effective-instruction-through-understanding-learning-styles/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to reach different types of learners as a teacher through this informative presentation.]]></description>
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<title>Special Needs Educators: An In-Need Career</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/special-needs-educators-in-need/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Teaching can be one of the most rewarding professions imaginable today, as an instructor's direct influence may help a child succeed in the future. ]]></description>
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<title>Top Teacher Resources for the New Early Childhood Educator</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/top-teacher-resources-for-the-new-early-childhood-educator/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article provides some great resources for new (and even) experienced educators-from internet resources, to local resources, and even publications.]]></description>
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<title>Environment and Children: Creating a Space for Children to Learn</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/environment-and-children-creating-a-space-for-children-to-lean/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A pleasant environment is important to how we feel at work and play. As adults we can choose to change or leave our environment if it is not conducive to our activities. Children don't have the choice to leave or make changes to their environment if it does not meet their needs or is undesirable.]]></description>
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<title>Early Childhood Education: Creating a Community of Problem Solvers</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/early-childhood-education-101-creating-a-community-of-problem-sol/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Early childhood educators believe that their job is to offer children the opportunity to grow and succeed. Additionally, we know that children learn best by doing. Years of rote memorization and skills testing are becoming less and less important.  As instructors or caregivers, we need to be providing children the chance to ask questions; rather than giving our students answers. We need to offer them the tools to discover solutions on their own. ]]></description>
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<title>How Early Childhood Educators and Caregivers can Build a Foundation for Children</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/how-early-childhood-educators-and-caregivers-can-build-a-foundati/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Early Childhood Education instructor for the Rasmussen College - School of Education shares her learns after attending a early childhood educator conference in Minnesota.]]></description>
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<title>What is Cultural Diversity Awareness? </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/what-is-cultural-diversity-awareness/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Early childhood education instructor pools together definitions of cultural diversity.]]></description>
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<title>Promoting Day-to-Day Literacy</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/promoting-day-to-day-literacy/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[School of education instructor from Rasmussen Colleges shares her encounters with day-to-day literacy in hopes of helping adults and children make meaningful connections through the use of literature.]]></description>
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<title>Eight Things I Learned At The 2010 National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/what-i-learned-at-the-education-conference-naeyc/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about a Rasmussen College Early Childhood Education instructor's trip to the National Association for the Education of Young Children Conference (NAEYC). ]]></description>
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<title>Shaping A Child's Language Development </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/shaping-a-childs-language-development/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As parents and early childhood professionals we must take our responsibility for enhancing children's language development seriously.  Learning more about the language acquisition process and following these tips from experts in the early childhood field can help us to achieve this important task.]]></description>
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<title>Remembering Children during a Holiday</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/remembering-children-during-a-holiday/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Follow these tips, as a parent or early child educator, for dealing with a child during a holiday.]]></description>
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<title>Web 2.0 for Instructors-The Best Free Online Applications and Websites</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/best-free-online-applications-and-websites-for-teachers/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are new to Web 2.0 applications, or simply looking for a refreshing way to add a new dimension to your courses, here is a collection of 25 of the best tools out there. ]]></description>
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<title>Is Unbiased Education A Myth?</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/anti-bias-education-a-myth/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[School of Education instructor shares opinions about bias in the early childhood education setting.]]></description>
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<title>Myths of Raising a Bilingual Child</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/language-learning-myths-bilingual/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Myths about language learning and development for bi-lingual children]]></description>
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<title>Reading IS a Hobby: Promoting Literacy Education</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/reading-is-a-hobby/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[School of Education instructor shares her insight on why reading is a great hobby.; and how to promote literacy to young children]]></description>
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<title>Enjoy the Moment</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/enjoy-the-moment/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This week, for my observation and assessment course, I wrote up the following directions for a journaling assignment: Observe a child without taking notes or worrying about observing for assessment or curricular planning. Instead, let yourself be with the child as he/she openly shares his/her enthusiasm and energy. Appreciate him/her as they enjoy the pleasures of being a child. Celebrate and enjoy what they do.]]></description>
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<title>Child Care Awareness</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/child-care-awareness/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Early childhood education degree program instructor share a recent story on how she became aware of the importance of child care awareness. ]]></description>
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<title>Let's End the Ism's in Education</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/isms-in-education/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children form their attitudes towards racism and sexism by the time they are five years old. Here's how to end stereotypes early...]]></description>
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