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Did you know that last month, Clark County students received FREE help with their homework in a variety of subjects including Physics, Pre-calculus, Algebra ,Chemistry, Spanish,  Math, Reading, Social Studies, Biology, Geometry, Science & Writing in all grade levels? Out of 1,312 students who visited our live tutors online at BrainFuse, 93% were glad we offered this free service; 88% said they would recommend the service to a friend; 90% said it help them complete their homework;  75% said they are getting better grades because they used the service; and 74% said they feel more confident about their school work. BrainFuse, uses teachers to tutor students in all subject areas including help with reading and writing. Are you part of this group of students using BrainFuse?  If not why not give it a try this month and let me know if it helps.

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Is there a “most important moment in American history”?

Is there a “most important moment in American history”? Was it the pilgrims’ landing at Plymouth Rock? The Boston tea party? Washington crossing the Delaware? Signing of the Declaration of Independence? Adoption of the Bill of Rights? Finalizing the Louisiana Purchase? Lewis and Clark’s Expedition? The Monroe Doctrine? The Emancipation Proclamation? Lee’s surrender to Grant at Appomattox? Lincoln’s assassination? Union Pacific railroad meeting Central Pacific? Enacting Reconstruction?

Decide for yourself by researching descriptions of these and many other events in U.S. History in Context.

Beside magazine and newspaper articles you will find primary sources, reference books, images and videos on each topic.

Events, Holidays & Rememberances – September

Labor Day—Kids Work Too!
Source: Kids’ Turn Central
“The first weekend in September marks the end of the summer for many people as we celebrate Labor Day. For most of you school will begin if it hasn’t already. The fun and relaxation of summer is over – time to buckle down, hit the books and settle in for winter.” (KIDS’ TURN CENTRAL) Learn about Labor Day celebrations for kids.

Constitution Day
Source: National Constitution Center (NCC)
“On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans.” (NCC) Find a wealth of resources to help you celebrate Constitution Day.

Rosh Hashanah Basics
Source: Tracey R. Rich
“Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of Tishri. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means, literally, head of the year or first of the year. Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year.” (TRACEY R. RICH) Read about this important holiday of introspection.

New Features for “In Context” Databases

Databases in which the new features are available in are:

Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Science in Context
Student Resources in Context
U.S. History in Context
World History in Context

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrating the achievements of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates the achievements of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States. Comprising many ethnic groups, including Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Hawaiian, and peoples of more than 20 other ethnicities, Asian Americans enrich the national landscape with their respective histories, traditions and cultural heritage.

This diverse group of people faced intense prejudice and hardships in the United States, from the 1858 California legislation barring entry of Chinese immigrants to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. But despite these and many other challenges, Asian and Pacific peoples have made lasting contributions in all facets of American society.

Fields of technology, sports, education, science, business, medicine and the arts demonstrate Asian Americans’ historical and contemporary accomplishments and innovations. SIRS Knowledge Source celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with articles on Asian Americans and their rich legacy. Articles include:

ARTICLES & RESOURCES

1. A Daring Virtuoso Aims for Harmony

2. Black? White? Asian? More Young Americans Choose All of the Above

3. Young Japanese-Americans Honor Ethnic Roots

4. ‘Paper Sons,’ Hidden Pasts

5. A Chinese Voice Grows Louder

6. Attacks on Asians Highlight New Racial Tensions

WEB SITE

Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project

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