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In Praise of Principals (in Hard Times)
By Elena Aguilar
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For the last few years, I have worked as a school leadership coach in Oakland, Calif. Primarily, I support principals to develop their capacities—work that gives me a wide-angle view on the daily lives of our public school leaders. I have long recognized that principals’ jobs are challenging, but this year I have seen Oakland’s principals rise to tackle a new array of difficulties. As 2011…
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It's that time of year again—the last few weeks of school. Many of us work hard at plans to keep students engaged during this time but, at least in my experience, far fewer have a well-considered plan for the last day of school.
This final day together can be an important time for both the students and the teacher. It's a time to reflect, to celebrate, to…
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Cheating and Other Deceptions About Students’ LearningWe’re learning that there are many ways to cheat.
The …
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Edutopia
Good morning students! We are going to learn how to make multiplication problems. Today we have traveled back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs reproduce by laying…..? Right! Eggs. The dinosaurs lay their eggs in …? Correct again. Nests. In your baggy, you will find several paper nests and two colors of eggs.
I would be excited to…
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COMMENTARY
More Argument, Fewer Standards
By Mike Schmoker and Gerald Graff
If we want record numbers of students to succeed in postsecondary studies and careers, an ancient, accessible concept needs to be restored to its rightful place at the center of schooling: argument. In its various forms, it includes the ability to analyze and assess our facts and evidence, support our solutions, and defend our interpretations and…
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Blogger Megan: CEC Reality 101
“Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.” ~ David McCullough
It’s finally spring! A time when thoughts turn to sunshine, flowers, Cubs games, and . . . job searches?
I am a very blessed girl with an amazing job that I…
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NY TIMES
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Critics say exposing impressionable young children to ads that appear to be endorsed by their educators is…
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Margaret Wheatley, a brilliant thinker and organizer, writes: “I believe we can change the world if we start listening to one another again: simple, honest, human conversation, and not mediation, negotiation, problem solving, debate, or public meetings. Truthful conversation where we each have a chance to speak, we each feel heard, and we each listen…
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Last week, Long Island business leaders learned about an investment strategy that, implemented statewide, would yield an 80% return on investment, create tens of thousands of jobs, and save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars.
Sounds good,…
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Principal Mike McCarthy.
During my senior year of college, I taught math to 26 inmates, none of whom had finished high school. What I faced…
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The Kid with the Symbols Carved in His Hair
The Dim Bulb
The Occasional Musings of an Educator
by Michael Keany
The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th)…
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5 myths about teachers that are distracting policymakers
By Valerie Strauss
This was written by Barnett Berry http://www.teachingquality.org/about-barnett-berry, founder and president of the Center for Teaching Quality, Inc., based in Hillsborough, N.C., which seeks to improve student achievement by…
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"Schools Should be Run Like a Business" - OK, Let's!
The Dim Bulb
The Occasional Musings of an Educator
by Michael Keany
The brain is capable of performing…
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The Dim Bulb
The Occasional Musings of an Educator
by Michael Keany
The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th) “calculations,” or synaptic events, per…
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Behind Closed Doors ... Who's Trying to Save New York?
The Dim Bulb
The Occasional Musings of an Educator
by Michael Keany
The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th)…
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The Dim Bulb
The Occasional Musings of an Educator
by Michael Keany
The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th)…
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