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Science Diary: Kilauea - Pistons

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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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In celebration of Black History Month, we complied a selection of videos from NBC Learn's 'Finishing the Dream' to use as an aid to teach the struggles and celebrate the triumphs of the Civil Rights movement over the span of 60 years. 'Finishing the Dream' is a project by NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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This week's word in the news: HYPOTHETICAL

DEFINITION:
Existing only as an idea or concept. Of, relating to, or based on a hypothesis.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
In most Bay Area schools, high-profile school reform ideas remain hypothetical
San Jose Mercury News -- 02/20/2012



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Most Honduras prison fire victims had not been convicted

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Sudden basketball star Jeremy Lin 'is a good example to kids,' Kobe Bryant says

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