The Harvard University Gazette: October 7, 2004

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October 7, 2004

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Top stories for
October 7, 2004

GSE launches core course to change how educators are educated
First of its kind, course teaches 'thinking like an educator'

Socking it away when the pressure's on
Harvard economists show people save more under deadline

Ralph Nader says the system needs a jolt
Audience challenges activist at Kennedy School

Sensor detects single viruses
Early warning for disease and bioterrorism

History of life on Earth is largely microbial
Harvard Museum of Natural History exhibit takes life back to tiny roots

Singing along with the Ig Nobels
Wacky science prizes honor karaoke inventor, nudist research


Monkey Dance	One up, one down	Devoted to drama

photo illustration of teacher writing on blackboard

Core of knowledge
Harvard's Graduate School of Education has developed the nation's first core curriculum for educators, and its dean, Ellen Lagemann, is 'unabashedly imperialist' in her intentions for it. 'We are trying to create a new model in our use of case-based core curriculum... If we can do all this, we will have taken some big steps toward being able to ensure effective instruction for all children.' (Staff photo illustration Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard News Office)
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Other stories

	CDC orders change in flu vaccine use
	Former HMS researcher, faculty member Buck wins Nobel
	Alcohol Committee presents report
	Kayyem joins Belfer Center

Top stories for October 7, 2004

Top stories for
October 7, 2004