12 Days of Holiday Tips for Kids

Wondering how you'll entertain the kids once school is out? Check 12 Days of Holiday Tips for Kids from Kids.gov for some neat ideas. Even though the site is at tip #8, all of the tips can be downloaded here. Even better, the site has some ways to entertain adults.

DOJ Legislative Histories

The Department of Justice has digitized legislative histories that were once only available to DOJ employees. Listed by their popular names, they include the Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act of 1998 & the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986. A fantastic site for our law & history students.

More About Twitter & the Library of Congress

Twitter users, you should feel better about the gift of Twitter to the Library of Congress after you read this FAQ. At least, I hope you'll feel better.

Documents of the Month: Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor is the topic for the display this month.

• USS Arizona Memorial
• The Attack on Pearl Harbor: World War II Commemorative Bibliography 
• Infamous Day: Marines at Pearl Harbor 7 December 1941
• Pearl Harbor: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Chronicle
• 7 December 1941: The Air Force Story
• The "Magic" Background of Pearl Harbor
• Pearl Harbor Raid, 7 December 1941 Overview and Special Image Selection
• National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
• Navy Commemorates 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor

Middle School Kids (& Teachers) Rock

Why would anyone consider teaching middle school? Because middle school kids are curious & bright. Also, change is the name of the game. Learn why & more from Middle Grades Matter.

Tracking Santa!

Alright parents, add this one to your list of things to do on Christmas Eve, NORAD Tacks Santa. Can't wait? The countdown went live yesterday and the site includes lots of fun activities including video messages from troops around the world.

Bullying in Alabama

Here's another resource for those needing assistance with the topic of bullying, Stop Bullying in Alabama. The site is by the Alabama Department of Education and offers advice for students, parents & teachers in a variety of formats.