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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Burton, Fred; Collaros, Chris; Eirich, Julie – International Journal of Progressive Education, 2013
Drawing on the past and current practices of a group of educators that just celebrated its 40th year as a progressive elementary school in a suburban public school system, the article begins by considering the role that various groups have played in sustaining the school's success for over four decades. These groups include a long-term university…
Descriptors: Progressive Education, Public Schools, School Districts, Partnerships in Education
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Burton, Fred – International Journal of Progressive Education, 2013
After 36 years of working as a progressive educator in American schools, the author notes the near absence of joy, passion, and imagination that today's students experience. He asks, "Where's wonder?" In this essay, the author makes a case for the role of wonder in learning as he reflects on his work with schools and museum educators at the…
Descriptors: Museums, Reggio Emilia Approach, Progressive Education, Teaching Methods