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What comprises the Outliers of STEM?

STEM Education is talked about everywhere these days. It is the panacea for all educational ills. Still, many don’t even […]

October 16, 2014 0

Improving Teacher Quality is Essential — Are We Missing the Point?

You can have the greatest programs in the world-tried and tested but if they are not implemented with great instruction, […]

September 18, 2014 0

My “Ah-Ha” Moment about Teacher Preparation and Quality

Anyone interested in education reform should be thinking about what makes a good, great teacher?  How does one train?  What […]

September 11, 2014 0

YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING!

IT’S THE ARTS!  ENGAGEMENT! PASSION! CONNECTION! LEARNING WITH RIGOR AND PURPOSE! I am asked over and over again, how can […]

June 4, 2014 0 1

Exactly how do you want to improve the creativity and problem solving ability of our students?

I just read this post from Project Lead the Way CEO Vince Bertram entitled, “We have to get serious about […]

May 20, 2014 0

Is Being Poor the Hardest Job in America?

Reality Check: Is Being Poor the Hardest Job in America? It is another day and I am running around doing […]

May 8, 2014 0

STEM is MORE than Science!!

My brain has been on fire about this subject.  It doesn’t have to be STE[a]M and it isn’t just STEM. […]

April 24, 2014 0

The Importance of the Scientific Method for Learning and Life

The scientific method is a time-tested method of discovery. It is the foundation used to investigate, refine and communicate new […]

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Does Pink Inspire or Reinforce Stereotypes?

I have been thinking about the “pink” thing for a long time. I don’t like pink, never really have. I […]

April 3, 2014 0 1

Being Your Best Self

Being Your Best Self  are words that resonate with me.  It may sound silly because who doesn’t want to be […]

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