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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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Jake Andraka shares a wonderful story about how he came upon an innovative approach to detect pancreatic cancer. His desire to learn about pancreatic cancer came from an experience that had personal meaning. A close friend, “an uncle to me,” had recently died of pancreatic cancer. Jake was driven to research the disease…
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I came across a quote in a book I am reading, The Parallel Curriculum: A Design to Develop Learner Potential and Challenge Advanced Learners. The book was written by a large team, headed by Carol Ann Tomlinson. The idea behind the quote is not necessarily novel; however, it was written in a way that captivated…
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