Category Archives: Education
3 Fallacies of Teacher Effectiveness in Under-Performing Nations
Here is an interesting article on teaching by Finnish education expert Pasi Sahlberg. He speaks about U.S. schools and how teacher effectiveness is evaluated. And he doesn’t much agree with how we do it. What if Finland’s great teachers taught
3 Fallacies of Teacher Effectiveness in Under-Performing Nations
Here is an interesting article on teaching by Finnish education expert Pasi Sahlberg. He speaks about U.S. schools and how teacher effectiveness is evaluated. And he doesn’t much agree with how we do it. What if Finland’s great teachers taught
2 Amazing Reads
This morning I just read 2 articles from 2 women with 2 very different, yet the same, point of view. Side-by-side they really capture why I started this blog. I don’t want to say too much about them and be
2 Amazing Reads
This morning I just read 2 articles from 2 women with 2 very different, yet the same, point of view. Side-by-side they really capture why I started this blog. I don’t want to say too much about them and be
Good news for Parents of Children with Dyslexia
For Dyslexia, a startup company dedicated to the creation of effective apps for children with dyslexia, has released the first of their collection, I Can Suite. The I Can Suite will help children learn to read and write at an
Good news for Parents of Children with Dyslexia
For Dyslexia, a startup company dedicated to the creation of effective apps for children with dyslexia, has released the first of their collection, I Can Suite. The I Can Suite will help children learn to read and write at an
Girls Who Code
I’m stoked with this whole Code thing. LOVE this movement. Great coverage in the New York Times. Wish I were 15 again. Repost from the NYTimes Opening a Gateway for Girls to Enter the Computer Field BY CLAIRE CAIN MILLER
Girls Who Code
I’m stoked with this whole Code thing. LOVE this movement. Great coverage in the New York Times. Wish I were 15 again. Repost from the NYTimes Opening a Gateway for Girls to Enter the Computer Field BY CLAIRE CAIN MILLER
Teach Your Kids to Code
A non-profit organization called Code.org, founded by brothers Hadi Partovi and Ali Partovi, launched an January 22nd with the goal of making computer science and programming accessible for everyone. 1 million of the best jobs in America may go unfulfilled because
Teach Your Kids to Code
A non-profit organization called Code.org, founded by brothers Hadi Partovi and Ali Partovi, launched an January 22nd with the goal of making computer science and programming accessible for everyone. 1 million of the best jobs in America may go unfulfilled because
US Liberal Arts College Rankings
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What Makes a Great Teacher?
Reposted from TakePart.com What Makes a Great Teacher? Finally, We’ve Got Some Answers A groundbreaking study examines the best way to evaluate educators. By Jenny Inglee January 9, 2013 Comment According to the Gates Foundation study, students have a place in
What Makes a Great Teacher?
Reposted from TakePart.com What Makes a Great Teacher? Finally, We’ve Got Some Answers A groundbreaking study examines the best way to evaluate educators. By Jenny Inglee January 9, 2013 Comment According to the Gates Foundation study, students have a place in
Bookless school where everyone has iPad
Make sure you watch the video….. A school in Bolton is pushing the boundaries of education by putting away pens and paper and giving all pupils and teachers their own iPad. The Essa Academy says it helps students and has
Bookless school where everyone has iPad
Make sure you watch the video….. A school in Bolton is pushing the boundaries of education by putting away pens and paper and giving all pupils and teachers their own iPad. The Essa Academy says it helps students and has
Education Reform
Have been reading and watching a lot about the Education Reform in the US. If you have young children, you might want to take a look. This isn’t a new issue, but as many other parents, I started paying closer
Education Reform
Have been reading and watching a lot about the Education Reform in the US. If you have young children, you might want to take a look. This isn’t a new issue, but as many other parents, I started paying closer
French President Francois Hollande promises to ban homework
The post below appeared in: olsond6 | CSH Greenwich Middle School Faculty Blog. French President François Hollande this week announced his plans to get rid of homeworkas part of his far-reaching education reforms, France 24 reports, a move that is also becoming popular
French President Francois Hollande promises to ban homework
The post below appeared in: olsond6 | CSH Greenwich Middle School Faculty Blog. French President François Hollande this week announced his plans to get rid of homeworkas part of his far-reaching education reforms, France 24 reports, a move that is also becoming popular
