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Teacher: The important conversations we are too ‘scared’ to have

By Valerie Strauss May 13…

Survey by AFT and BATs Finds Massive Stress Among Teachers…

High School Student Use of Computers: A Survey

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Evaluation is supposed to be the production of evidence and performance of learning and knowledge. When done well, the evaluation process is open and fair, well communicated, and in the best of cases, leaves room for improvement before a final, summative evaluation takes place. There are hundreds of evaluations of students that take place during the learning process. Teachers observe students doing their work, effort, confidence, correct process, types of thinking, clarity, attitude, and…

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Whoever said "Sunshine is the best disinfectant" should have added "if you have the courage to face what the sunshine reveals and do something about it."  Perhaps it is our lack of courage, or simply a desire to not face what isn't pretty, but the matter of how children of different races are handled still needs some sunshine shed upon it. …

How to Make Sense of the Opt-Out Phenomenon By Michael J. Petrilli…

New York City’s Small-Schools Revolution By Peter Meyer…

Mary King: I Will Not Give the Tests to My ESL Students

"We'll just have to agree to disagree" a statement rife with dissent.  Considered a way to stand our own ground, it allows the conversation to stop, the wall between us to stand, and progress to be stifled. Anyone can take the lead in creating consensus as the mode of decision-making in an organization but the one with the true responsibility for making it a common practice is certainly the leader.  What is consensus, truly?  …

How many know about Richard Mitchell, one of the great figures in American education? He was known as the Underground Grammarian and is famous  as the author of books such as "The Graves of Academe." (One interesting footnote. I bet that you would have to explain to MOST college students  these days why that title is witty. If true, that fully  justifies Mitchell's wrath against the dopiness of so much K-12 theory and practice.)

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Having a family vacation once in a while will do wonders in your growth as one unit. There are different ways to spend time together and it doesn’t have to be expensive. But if you are planning to share something magical with your family then try on checking out the different cruise package available in your area. Brisbane is home to different beautiful sights and as well as the surrounding area is always worth to visit. This is the reason why there’s a good long list of different tour…