Coverage of the Core
The New York Times and The Washington Post have been covering the Common Core a LOT lately. You’ll see, if you read them all, they provide different view points. Here … Continue Reading Coverage of the Core
C’mon… Kumon?
This past weekend I needed to pick up a few feeding-related items for my daughter at Buy Buy Baby. Since Isabelle was sleeping, I found myself weaving through the brightly-lit … Continue Reading C’mon… Kumon?
Literacy News Delivered to Your Inbox
The Two Writing Teachers Facebook Page is updated almost daily with links to our blog posts and links to articles. While it would be nifty to think of having that … Continue Reading Literacy News Delivered to Your Inbox
Op-Ed
The New York Times published an Op-Ed, “Playing to Learn,” today by Susan Engel, who is a senior lecturer in psychology and the director of the Williams College Teaching Program. … Continue Reading Op-Ed
Applying for RTT Funding
As we were reading The New York Times this morning, my husband, who knew about the post, “Teacher Compensation & Standardized Test Scores,” I wrote last week mentioned an article … Continue Reading Applying for RTT Funding
Articles You Might Enjoy
Many people across the world are celebrating Christmas today. I may not be one of them, but I wanted to just post some links to education articles today. Therefore, I’ve … Continue Reading Articles You Might Enjoy
In the News & On the Blogs
There have been a lot more education-related news stories appearing in the newspapers with the start of the school year. To that end, here are some stories from newspapers, as … Continue Reading In the News & On the Blogs
It’s Time to Read This Article (if you haven’t already).
Have you read the article on Michelle Rhee in the latest issue of Time? If not, click here to read about this controversial Chancellor of Education in the Washington, DC … Continue Reading It’s Time to Read This Article (if you haven’t already).
Where do they stand?
I’ve blogged a bit about the upcoming election. Tonight’s final Presidential Debate will most likely focus on the economy (Rightfully so considering the DJII’s 733 point drop, the fact that … Continue Reading Where do they stand?
In Education News…
One or two more of these “in the news” posts and I’m going to have to make this a weekly Wednesday feature. However, for now, I think it’s just a … Continue Reading In Education News…
Around the Papers & in the News
I’ve been perusing newspapers online and found some articles worthy of sharing: At Struggling School, Pride Displaces Failure By WINNIE HU Published: July 20, 2008 Rising test scores highlight a … Continue Reading Around the Papers & in the News
A Round-up of Interesting Education Articles
Some news stories I’ve perused and wanted to share. My brief comments are in italics. 2 School Entrepreneurs Lead the Way on Change By SAM DILLON Published: June 19, 2008 … Continue Reading A Round-up of Interesting Education Articles
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