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Archive for ‘21st Century Education’
Can We Have Assessments that are NOT “Pencil and Paper” Tests? PLEASE!
Does this picture look familiar? Haven’t we all been there? Testing in one way or another is a part of […]
So, now instruction and class size don’t matter. . . We need to make sure all children have two parents!
I don’t know what to say about this comment. It would be my hope that anyone who has the education, […]
Why We Need The Common Core — It is the next BIG THING
First, I must say that I will be wearing my rubber suit when I write this. So, lash out at […]
Educational Truisms
I love that there is a lot of talk about education. Maybe it is just me, but it seems to […]
How to encourage teachers to self reflect and be their own best Professional Development
Professional Development is both common and needed in many professions, and it is particularly important in the teaching profession. It […]
Why Are The Energy Companies Promoting Education? Exxon Mobil Kid Friendly?
Has anyone else been puzzled by the recent bevy of ads from Exxon Mobil touting the need for better education […]
Social Media in the Classroom — Explore the BENEFITS!
Fundamental support for social media in the classroom comes from the belief that for a quality education schools, administrators and […]
Does all of the TESTING Inhibit Creativity? Can We Have Creativity and Accountability?
Everyone who knows me and has read anything in this blog knows that I believe the arts are as important […]
WE NEED THE ARTS!
Every once in a while I remind myself about what the arts teach. This way of learning is integrated so […]
