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Academic word lists grouped by frequency of use
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academic word list and examples of usage
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Fry & other high frequency word lists
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research basis for STAR
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K-12 reading site w great resources
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STAR vocabulary link
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Six Elements of Reading Comprehension
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based on 1996 survey?
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loe level of phonemic awareness taught
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Look for printable resources on prefixes, suffixes and root words
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manual for volunteer-tutor reading program
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good site for grammar & usage info
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More about sentences
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reading & Writing Skills for University
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Resource for developing mastery of most frequently occurring academic words
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Summary of Research of reading programs for ESL students at secondary level
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GED grammar, punctuation, mechanics, etc.
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free prep site
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vocabulary site with printable flashcards
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Advanced vocabulary & spelling
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Quick comma Rules
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Online dictionary
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Punctuation CAN be funny.
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use to check the variety of usage associated with a word
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words that sound the same or similar, but have very different meanings
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More on confusing words and constructions in English
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Also explains comma rules with introductory phrases
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Watch out for subject-verb agreement issues
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a little quiz to test your knowledge about prepositional phrases
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videos & lessons in Writing
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sample GED Essay topics
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These are not typical GED essay topics, but they might be good for practice writing assignments
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discusses thesis, evidence, warrant
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Watch out for these fallacies when you are reading and writing arguments
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Preventing plagiarism by good teaching & clear academic policiesol
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vocabulary & definitions for GED Reading
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chapter-by-chapter, everything you need to know for GED Reading
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Improve your skills in reading
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William Carlos Williams poem
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Not for the faint-hearted reader...
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Useful site for GED Reading & Writing
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Useful--explains critical terms used in discussions of short stories
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Ideas from a lesson plan
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Why learning to read informational texts is key to adult success
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videos, lessons, & quizzes in Reading
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videos, lessons, & quizzes in Vocabulary
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You can read about newly published books, read reviews, and read excerpts
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You can read excerpts and read about new books and authors
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Famous African and other minority writers
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Read and listen to the favorite poems of contributors.
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Got grammar questions your teacher can't answer? Try this TESOL site.
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English, ESOL, & other great stuff
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General GED skills site
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ESOL site
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Practice ESOL (ESL) test
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free online English lessons on a variety of useful topics
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Perhaps the most famous war poem of all.
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Complete text of Huck Finn & illustrations--line drawings from first book
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Short commentary by Joyce Carol Oates
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wonderful integration of Civics & ESOL lessons
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definitions of terms used in GED Social Studies
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BBC gives clear examples of factual and opinionated statements
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BBC History site
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How industrial has left the old locations of the Industrial Revolution for new locations in the East and the Developing World
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History of the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Amendments to Constitution
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Read about the Constitution, the Founders, take a quiz on whihc Founder you would for, etc.
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Briefly describes branches of US Gov. & relationships between them
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Comprehensive site for US, State & Tribal governments
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History of life, the universe, and all that great stuff...
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Maine bedrock slideshow
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sideways--you may need to print this to read it
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seeing reading maps, globes, and other Geography-related activities
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useful vocabulary with pronunciation guide
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vocabularies with pronunciation guides
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source--Michigan Dept of Education
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boost the screen size of this list (use Control +)
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video
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Maine's legislation adding inition control devices for those convicted of drunk driving
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Help with Math, spelling, personal finance, etc.
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Inspirational!
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Good general resource for GED students
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from basic to colllege-level math
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Shapes / Geometry
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online Math lessons from Salman Khan, ex-hedge fund trader & Math Whiz
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Look for basic skills in Math
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General GED site with reading, analysis, and Math content
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videos, lessons & quizzes in Math
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Website from State Adult education Math Curriculum
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Population Studies & Math Site
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Math, and so much more... (From State of Maine Adult Education Math Curriculum
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From State of Maine Adult education Algebra1 curriculum
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Quick Math problems to do at home or on smart phone
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New GED-related Math site
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Importance of early childhood environment
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Physical & emotional well-being of children key to good brain development
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The Science of Cold, including ice harvesting in New England
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links to reason for seasons, movements of earth, sun & moon, and explanations of earth's magnetic field
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diagrams of Earth's seasonal movements around the Sun, etc.
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GED Science vocabulary with brief definitions
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The Duck-billed Platypus is an amalgum of reptilian, mammalian, and other unique features
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list of sites related to classification of living things
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These articles lay out the theories & research underpinning modern biology
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See the GED science video!
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NASA site for schools
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PBS Science site
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Info about the project to map all of human DNA , to increase scientific knowledge & produce cures for diseases
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detailed explanations of GED-related biology
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Once in a life opportunity to see Venus travel across the face of the Sun
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All about the amazing speed at which we are all moving through space.
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National Oceaninc and Atmospheric Adminstration Site
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Videos, lessons, & quizzes in Science
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Good resource for human anatomy & physiology
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Understand causes of natural disasters
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What we'll lose with disappearing rain forests
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work-related skills development
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info about Workplace Skills certification
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about CASAS workplace skills assessments
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Different Paths to the Career of Your Dreams
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Practical Information about job-hunting, on-the job behavior, the inporatnce of education & training
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general info on types of cancer & Cancer FAQs
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Essential info on college application process
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sampling of ACCUPLACER questions
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Quiz that will help you decide if online learning is for you
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Information for non-traditional students about how to pay for college
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How to create your own (free) Web site
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Occupational Information
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Comprehension info about qualifications & training needed, demand for job, pay levels
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College Website:information about courses & applications
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Info on financing college
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local initiative for sustainable food
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Community Supported Agriculature in Poland
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Perhaps this is an indictment of Russian commercial farming, but it shows what can be done by way of small-scale local farms
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Replacing your light bulbs is only the beginning
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Info on home energy improvements, energy-efficient appliances, etc.
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magazine for those interested in low energy consumption living
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electric cars
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extreme hybrids
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site geared toward education younger people about energy-related issues
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Time magazine article
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Not just for kids. BTUs are the common unit.
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learn to make good financial decisions
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Marshall Adult Ed's money site
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Information about home purchase, renting, rental agreements, etc.
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Help on consumer issues, complaints about poor or illegal business practices, fraud alerts, etc.
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Let's you put in any loan amount, any interest rate, and any term, then calculate monthly payments, total loan payback, etc.
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FDIC site for saving & retirement advice
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IRS sitespelling out definition & tax consequences of IRAs
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IRS site on employer-provided retirement accounts
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Us Department championed by Elizabeth Warren
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Information & advice for parents, children, and young adults on using media wisely
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An accurate picture of the distribution of wealth and political power in the United States is essential
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Free calendars for all your planning needs
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Comparison of fates of British & US patients with MS
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Gives info on changes brought about by new health care law, state by state, tailored to individuals & families
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Info on health care reform, Mediaid, Medicare, health insurance, etc.
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Have fun! It takes an average of 5 tries to get to 100%. Follow the directions! It's harder than it seems, as it should be! A br
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Guardian article from 2008 describes mechanisms of various Islamic mortagages
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Description of some of the difficulties involved in introducing Sharia-compliant financing, but with links to experts & research
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Site seems rather paranoid, but it's good to be skeptical when it comes to financial products
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From 2007. I'm looking for something more recent.
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Info about Public Radio & Public Television in Maine
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local, state, & regional news from Lewiston
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Portland, Maine's daily & weekly papers
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Portland's OTHER newspaper--good coverage of alternative viewpoints, local arts and music scene, political humor, etc.
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National, international, business & financial news
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British & world news; links to great science, political, geographic, & ESOL materials
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Best coverage of international news, but definitely not pro-Israel
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major US newspaper that's moving to Web-only format
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Editor Michael Hennigan takes the cake for cynicism and rampant comma misuse, but this is excellent stuff.
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When you follow the daily news, you'll enjoy this wonderful spoof of the news
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Leading business news magazine in English
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New Yok Times article about young people and technology use
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How to deliver Effective Instruction and Overcome Barriers to Learning
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Contains guidelines for a student email program
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California bee keeper interviewed
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President Obama addresses the nation on the need to support the economic stimulus package
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lvocabulary & definitions for GED Social Studies
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first stop for all State of Maine enquiries
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Monitor your state senators & representatives. Are they working for YOU?
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description of some of Maine's laws
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clear and succinct site about Geneva Conventions
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description of current Maine Senate
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description of Maine House of Representatives
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portal to Maine's executive
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Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions
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Resources to Start Your Own Business
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word list with definitions
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SAT / high school vocabulary
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Advanced vocabulary with sound and printable flash cards
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crosswords, etc.
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Funny tips for remembering correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and English usage
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High school-level vocabulary development
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powerpoint outline of Essential Learning principles & implementation
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Web-based sources for essential learning
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Self-administered personality test
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Free personality test and description of personality types
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Free career assessment for prospective students--or anyone else!
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Skills we and our children will probably need to succeed in the workplace