Seems like the Brits have similar debates over curriculum, teaching and learning. Fun piece by Eliza Filby in The Daily Telegraph over arguments on teaching history. Link… Read more “At Least They Aren’t Debating Creationism vs. Evolution for Science”
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HS Graduation Rates on the Rise
Good news about US high school graduation rates–see attached article below: Reason for this writer’s take on the good news from the US DOE is the other… Read more “HS Graduation Rates on the Rise”
THIS is Privatization of Education? Really?!
Great OpEd by community education and development expert Miguel A. Acosta. The work Miguel is doing is commendable and admirable. There is a concern that the dropout initiative Engage Santa… Read more “THIS is Privatization of Education? Really?!”
To Serious Educators–Assessment Matters! (and so does what happens after the testing period)
It’s that time of year, when mostly every K-12 student is assessed on his or her academic progress. For those of us who believe that a balanced… Read more “To Serious Educators–Assessment Matters! (and so does what happens after the testing period)”
Common Core as Political Football
The NY Times article on Sunday April 20, 2014 on Common Core Standards is a “must-read”. Link below: It is a shame that so many politicians are… Read more “Common Core as Political Football”
Tips for Increasing Interactive Learning
Link to an impressive list of “non-negotiables” for improving interaction and engagement with students. Article and headers indicate these tips are good for turnaround situations and for… Read more “Tips for Increasing Interactive Learning”
Arts Education Fuels the Economy
Interesting Op-Ed piece in Chronicle of Higher Education this week. My perspective around Arts Education is steeped in the academic, aesthetic, and life-enriching aspects of high quality… Read more “Arts Education Fuels the Economy”
Poor Kids Under Fire in NYC
Shocking coming from whom (I thought) is a person to be well-meaning, the new Mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio. There is a link to one… Read more “Poor Kids Under Fire in NYC”
Project Based Learning
A colleague forwarded this video clip to me. Not new, but certainly insightful about how classroom need to finish the shift we’ve begun. Enjoy! Link Below:
Governor Jeb Bush: “California Students Assert Right to Effective Teachers”
Education leaders, this court case is worth watching. Rights of teacher unions vs the rights of under-privileged, under-served, and under-performing children in CA. This could affect us… Read more “Governor Jeb Bush: “California Students Assert Right to Effective Teachers””
Winning for Kids 