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Arthur Benjamin, described as a mathemagician, may be a person math educators know. Clearly, he gets around. Benjamin advances the idea that mathematics is about calculation, application, and inspiration. Most of us would probably not argue that mathematics is about calculation and application. In fact, Benjamin points out that its too bad that those two…
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An interesting article appeared in the September issue of Phi Delta Kappan about the value of public performance in motivating students to pursue learning outside of school. The article, Learn More Show What You Know,: Can the Prospect of Public Performance Motivate Student Learning was written by David Bergin and colleagues from the University of Missouri. They report…
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There is a MUST read piece by David C. Berliner in the October edition of Educational Leadership. In a short and simple reflection, Now or Never, he asks very compelling questions. Here are a string of questions he asks that are his attempt to get teachers to “step to the plate,” be part of the…
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Educational policy makers and Washington bureaucrats need to pay attention to the American people they represent. The 45th annual PDK/Gallup poll, Public’s Attitudes Toward Public Education, send a clear message that the American people do not understand or support the very initiatives that are driving our public and public charter schools. Here are three pieces…
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