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Leaders and Teachers ‘Go the Extra Mile’ to Transform Milwaukee’s Hamilton High
In an era when teachers are fired and schools are vilified, here is a wonderful story of how one school changed its image, its vision, and its educational environment to pull an inner-city school out of the doldrums. And it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Fixing Education, PostADay, PostADay/PostAWeek
Tagged Blog, Education, K through 12, Learning, School district, secondary education, Teaching
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Legislation Enacted to Promote Virtual Education in RI | Digital Learning Now
Rhode Island received support to develop and maintain online/virtual education for students because it sees a need to achieve specific objectives, including: – Standard criteria that ensure virtual courses and content for K-12 students are aligned with state content standards; … Continue reading
An English Lesson from Miami-Dade County Schools
Some time ago, I reposted from a blogger who discussed teachable moments in critical thinking with technology, and used an English class as the topic. Well, the next day I saw a news item linked by Teaching Tolerance about a Miami-Dade … Continue reading
College Affordability
Below is a link to a blog I just published elsewhere. There is another link to inside (and below) to the College Affordability and Transparency Center, maintained by the US Department of Education. Teacher Talk | a place for education … Continue reading
Posted in Fixing Education, Post-secondary education
Tagged College Affordability, ed.gov, Education, Higher education, Public university, Transparency Center, Tuition payments, U.S. Education Department, United States, United States Department of Education, US Department of Education, WordPress
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Put the Brakes on the Summer Slide | Teaching Tolerance
Here is a great–and short!–list of things one can do with a student during the summer. Enjoy! Put the Brakes on the Summer Slide | Teaching Tolerance. If the link above does not work, copy and past this URL into … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Fixing Education, Kids Reading, PostADay
Tagged Education, Learning, PostADay/PostAWeek, Reading, Student, WordPress
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Students Must not be Treated as Criminals | Teaching Tolerance
Students Must not be Treated as Criminals | Teaching Tolerance. Here’s a copy of the linked-to blog: I don’t remember exactly what instigated it, but something had made Cashanda mad. She positioned herself—and her desk—right smack in front of the … Continue reading
Posted in behavior management, Education, Fixing Education, PostADay
Tagged Education, Educators, K through 12, Special education, Student, Teacher
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Free Internet Tools for Teachers
Although I haven’t looked at all the applications at this site, there is certainly a lot to look at. If you use the internet as or in your classroom, it’s worth a thorough look. Free Internet Tools for Teachers at … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Virtual Schools
Tagged Education, K through 12, Technology in education, WordPress
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Education Week Teacher: Classroom Management That Creates Harmony Instead of Hostility
From a blog I meant to repost almost two months ago: Although many experts oppose punishment-and-reward systems, they are still used in almost every classroom. Teachers are often required to adopt a school-wide classroom-management system, or they may institute their … Continue reading
Posted in behavior management, Education, Fixing Education, PostADay
Tagged Behavior, Classroom, Classroom management, Education, Education Week, Hostility, Punishment, Student
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Edutopia News | May 30, 2012
Always a pleasure to share Edutopia newsletters and blogs. Here’s one that was sent out a few weeks ago–yes, I’m catching up. (wink) You don’t have to wait for me and my input. You can get Edutopia information directly from … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Fixing Education, PostADay
Tagged Education, education technology, K through 12, Learning, Technology in education
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