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About DrEMiller

Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). Home: Sint Maarten. K-12 teacher for 13 years (Special Education for 10 years); Post-secondary educator since 2002; Education consulting since 1995. When teaching, held teaching certificates in K-12 special education, reading specialist; and secondary social studies. Doctorate: Educational Psychology Programmer/analyst for 10 years, including project management and training of corporate execs.

What Kids are Reading, 2013

We have all heard this: It is less important what a child reads than that the child reads. However, we also want children to read books that carry a message. When a child has trouble choosing a book–especially one for … Continue reading

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What Would I Have Done?

It has been quite a while since I posted to this site.  Mostly, this is because I was in the process of moving from Los Angeles to the Caribbean island of St. Martin/Sint Maarten.  It has two names because this … Continue reading

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NUTN Network 2013: Call for Presentations | Virtual School Meanderings

Interested in sharing your work?  Check out the NUTN Network 2013 conference in Albuquerque, NM.  Proposals due May 3; presenter notifications by May 31; presenter acceptance due June 21.  Best wishes for successful proposal acceptance! NUTN Network 2013: Call for … Continue reading

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New College Scorecard | ED.gov Blog

Today the College Scorecard was initiated by the U.S. Department of Education.  The intent is to give students and parents a tool for deciding on colleges through an interactive tool that allows exploration of various educational options, including costs, graduation … Continue reading

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Seminar: Using Data: Improvement Planning at the School and District Level to Improve Achievement

Here is some information just received this in a newsletter from the U.S. Department of Education.    This webinar may be of particular interest to researchers and education leadership.  It is sponsored by WestEd, which usually has very high quality … Continue reading

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Duncan to Congress: Giving States Flexibility is Working | ED.gov Blog

Duncan to Congress: Giving States Flexibility is Working | ED.gov Blog. Duncan to Congress: Giving States Flexibility is Working Posted on February 7, 2013 by Cameron Brenchley Secretary Arne Duncan testified on Capitol Hill Thursday during a hearing on ESEA flexibility. Official Department … Continue reading

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2 Days and Counting! Benchmark Your Digital Learning Progress and Try a Lesson Today « Virtual School Meanderings

2 Days and Counting! Benchmark Your Digital Learning Progress and Try a Lesson Today « Virtual School Meanderings.

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From the Center for Digital Education…

Some more interesting stuff in my inbox from earlier this week… This is a great resource to learn the latest in digital education.  Hope you find something useful… — WHITE PAPERS, CASE STUDIES AND SPECIAL REPORTS In case you missed … Continue reading

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More “Countdown” Activities from Digital Learning Day

I meant to post a series of lessons I received last night and today related to Digital Learning Day.  It’s just that I posted to the wrong blog!  Head on over to my other site and check out new activities … Continue reading

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