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The October 2014 issue of Language Magazine is available online at http://languagemagazine.com/?p=117838

In this issue:

Cutting to the Common Core: What Does CCSS Mean for Early Learning
Benjamin Heuston explains why a publisher has adapted its early learning materials to complement the new standards

Cutting to the Common Core: Sticking to the Script
Timothy Shanahan reassesses the role of handwriting in literacy development

Lessons from the Ukrainian Conflict
Angelika Putintseva’s firsthand experience leads her to believe that language intolerance is the root cause of conflict on the shores of the Black Sea

Breaking Barriers to German
Alexander Voll celebrates the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

Customizing Videos for School
Claire Miller explains how TED-Ed enable teachers to turn almost any video into an engaging learning experience

Last Writes Richard Lederer has a ball with monsters of all kinds