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Differentiating = Good Teaching
Added by Akevy Greenblatt on November 29, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments
Murderous Middle class Marin Mommies
Murderous Middle class Marin Mommies
Marin county ranks #2 in California for pertussis (whooping cough), with 123 cases per 100,000. The illness has reached epidemic levels in California, with 5600 cases and 10…
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Added by Michael Dunn on November 28, 2010 at 2:21pm — No Comments
California Charters Cheating on Calories?
California Charters Cheating on Calories?
Auditors were unable to determine whether California's charter schools are providing nutritious meals to students. Charter schools are exempt from
the federal law mandating that schools provide nutritious meals…
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Added by Michael Dunn on November 27, 2010 at 6:53pm — No Comments
Oakland Educators Association Earns an F in Organizing
Added by Michael Dunn on November 27, 2010 at 6:53pm — No Comments
Charter School is Re-Renamed for the Ex-Governator.
Added by Michael Dunn on November 27, 2010 at 6:51pm — No Comments
Need help with collecting data for a student project
Hi all,
I need help collecting data for a student project. My student is looking to see if there is a relationship between the speed someone is traveling on a long board (which is a type of skateboard) and how quickly they can stop.
Please ask them to watch the following video so they get an idea of how it works. They will need to be able to record their own video of themselves and add their data to the form linked…
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Added by David Wees on November 26, 2010 at 1:35pm — No Comments
Pleasure and Satisfaction in Learning – a 21st Century Core Attitude for Success
The activities exposed by Chronicle of Higher Education in the article “The Shadow Scholar” and the revelation of widespread cheating at the University of Central Florida are manifestations of values gone awry in our society. These are the values we have embraced and passed on. We talk about how important education is to society, our kids and ourselves. Yet our real beliefs are displayed by our actions, which are… Continue
Added by Terry Eberhart on November 24, 2010 at 3:22pm — No Comments
A Fun Way to Build Student Vocabulary
A Fun and Effective way to Build Student Vocabulary
I have to share another fabulous technique I’ve learned in the brilliant BrainSMART program. This technique revolves around vocabulary building.
I have to share another fabulous technique I’ve learned in the brilliant BrainSMART program. This technique revolves around vocabulary building.
Why Vocabulary Matters…
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Added by Diane Dahl on November 24, 2010 at 10:51am — No Comments
Keep the National Day of Blogging for Ed Reform Conversation Going
Spend time this holiday reading the incredible #blog4reform archive! The links to hundreds of great ideas are listed at http://bit.ly/aRTeWA and http://bit.ly/as3z6i
Please leave comments when you read a blog post. It will help all of us to keep the momentum going that began first with Tom Whitby's blogging event last month.
Added by David Britten on November 24, 2010 at 9:07am — No Comments
Radical ... But Not New ...
This is my first blog post on The Educator's PLN ... I thank you for not closing this window!
My name is Christal Thompson and I have taught for 10 years. Currently I teach "high octane" high school sophomores through seniors computer programming. Prior to teaching I was a computer analyst/programmer and systems designer for 15 years.
I am just about finished with my M.Ed. (only two weeks left!) in Curriculum & Instruction - Technology. For my…
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Losing Quality Teachers – Part 3
In Parts 1 and 2, I discussed the fact that we are losing quality teachers as a result of new teacher burnout as well as retiring experienced teachers. I have shared what I believe to be the personal effects that high teacher turnover has on students who will miss out on the guidance and mentorship I received from past teachers of mine. The impact of losing quality teachers is not only detrimental for our students; it also bears significant financial repercussions for local economies and the…
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Trust Me
Let me teach.
I know how to teach..
I have a Masters degree.
I can do more than read from a script.
Trust me.
Let me teach.
I know how kids think.
I've been doing this for 30 years.
I know more than my supervisors.
Trust me.
Let me teach.
I know what's important.
I care about my kids as adults.
I know learning is not reflected in a test score.
Trust me.
Let me teach.
I have a passion for it.… Continue
I know how to teach..
I have a Masters degree.
I can do more than read from a script.
Trust me.
Let me teach.
I know how kids think.
I've been doing this for 30 years.
I know more than my supervisors.
Trust me.
Let me teach.
I know what's important.
I care about my kids as adults.
I know learning is not reflected in a test score.
Trust me.
Let me teach.
I have a passion for it.… Continue
Added by Mark Ahlness on November 23, 2010 at 2:17am — No Comments
Educational Reform
Originally posted at my blog at culturally relevant education.
Can we fire our way to success?
Absolutely not. I would love to see how experienced teachers are at non-AYP and
AYP schools, as in the current system, more experienced teachers earn
more money. At most of the schools I've been at that were… Continue
Can we fire our way to success?
Absolutely not. I would love to see how experienced teachers are at non-AYP and
AYP schools, as in the current system, more experienced teachers earn
more money. At most of the schools I've been at that were… Continue
Added by wstenross on November 23, 2010 at 1:30am — No Comments
One educational reform I would like to see
this is crossposted from Daily Kos
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is for America to move away from the entire cohort approach to education. The idea of children moving through subjects at the same pace because they happen to be approximately the same age
might be good for the convenience of adults, but has little to do with how our children…
Added by Kenneth Bernstein on November 22, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments
My 9 Questions for Reflective School Reform Leaders
In response to the November 22: Day of National Blogging for Real Education Reform, I have posed nine questions for school leaders to consider. They're organized around three themes and a concluding recommendation. Readers might also want to review my post "… Continue
Added by Peter Pappas on November 22, 2010 at 10:33am — No Comments
Strategy to Improve Attention Span
Strategy to Improve Attention Span
If you’ve followed my blog For the Love of Teaching for long, you know I love to blog about things I’m learning in the BrainSMART Masters degree program. I’ve recently discovered something new…
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If you’ve followed my blog For the Love of Teaching for long, you know I love to blog about things I’m learning in the BrainSMART Masters degree program. I’ve recently discovered something new…
Added by Diane Dahl on November 22, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments
Experience Matters
Please read my blog post, Experience Matters at Magistra's Musings. These are my thoughts in response to recent comments by Arne Duncan and President Obama.
Added by Danja Mahoney on November 22, 2010 at 8:22am — No Comments
Student Created Readers Theater
Student Created Readers Theater
I’m trying to create more brain-friendly lessons based on what I am learning in my BrainSMART classes. One point of research suggests that students do much better when their subjects are integrated as much as possible. That gave me another bright idea…… Continue
I’m trying to create more brain-friendly lessons based on what I am learning in my BrainSMART classes. One point of research suggests that students do much better when their subjects are integrated as much as possible. That gave me another bright idea…… Continue
Added by Diane Dahl on November 22, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments
Parent Triggers: People Power or Corporate Financed Witch Hunts?
Parent Triggers: People Power or Corporate Financed Witch Hunts?
Parents are understandably frustrated with low test scores, low graduation rates and a persistent achievement gap. Many are demanding change and believe the…
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Added by Michael Dunn on November 20, 2010 at 6:59pm — No Comments
KIPP Reform Schools--Teacher Sweat Shops
KIPP Reform Schools--Teacher Sweat Shops
KIPP schools are often touted as an example of how a well-designed school full of dedicated true-believer educators can trump race and class and
get low income students to succeed. This is,…
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get low income students to succeed. This is,…
Added by Michael Dunn on November 20, 2010 at 6:58pm — No Comments
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