by rodaniel | Feb 27, 2013 | Blog
I have been reading several blogs recently and have to say that I am impressed with much of the thinking that is being expressed in the blogosphere currently. I think Mind/Shift is promoting some good shifts in instruction regarding the potential impact of the...
by admin | Feb 22, 2013 | Blog
Our grown son is a journalist and author. On a recent visit home, he did a reading, discussion and signing of his new book at a wonderful local bookstore. It was exciting to have many friends and colleagues in attendance, but it was a particularly delightful surprise...
by dwalker | Feb 15, 2013 | Blog
We use terms like tracking and on track interchangeably, referring to monitoring student’s progress toward high school graduation and college enrollment, or to students completing the necessary requirements for college, including meeting ACT benchmarks. In Kentucky...
by admin | Feb 12, 2013 | Blog
There is much talk about preparing students for college and careers by the time they graduate from high school. How much of that talk involves those who are closest to the issue—the students, themselves? I decided to call upon some real experts for this blog: my...
by dperkins | Feb 12, 2013 | Blog
As a social studies teacher for 15 years I reflect back to many frustrating hours spent grading and correcting student work that I felt was sub par compared to my standards. Heading into each new unit with high hopes of a different outcome where my students might just...