Category Archives: Education

Anything related to education–pre-K through post-secondary–that may be of interest to readers. :)

Dangerous Speakers | Teacher Talk (Dyslexia and other Reading Disabilities)

Good educators are always seeking new information–whether that information is to learn better ways of serving their students, learn more about a topic or technique, follow how the latest research-based techniques are working elsewhere, etc. To good educators, an 8-hour … 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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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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Digital Learning Day–only a week away

In one week, it will officially be Digital Learning Day!  Sponsored by the Alliance for Excellent Education, a Digital Town Hall will take place Wednesday, February 6, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (ET).  Join in at here, and attend here.  More information can … Continue reading

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Notes from the SAT and NCES

A few months ago, I received a communication from Jennifer Karan, executive director of the SAT Program.  She provided pointers for high school freshmen on planning ahead for their educational future.  At the time, I was not using my computer … Continue reading

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