by dwalker | Apr 30, 2013 | Blog
Just this week I’ve read two blogs about whether the Common Core State Standards encourage or inhibit creativity on the part of students and teachers. One blog written by Lexington, Kentucky educator Rene Boss posited that the standards themselves are neutral and...
by admin | Apr 26, 2013 | Blog
I was intrigued by a recent feature on National Public Radio online called, “A ‘Whom Do You Hang With?’ Map of America”, which highlighted several websites or individuals who are mapping the United States, not by political and geographic boundaries, but by some of...
by rodaniel | Apr 23, 2013 | Blog
I think the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) have the potential to be the game changers that we need in mathematics education. They by themselves create opportunity/demand for changes in instructional practice. At worst they call for instructional practices...
by dperkins | Apr 19, 2013 | Blog
Anyone who has been in education for long knows the cyclical nature. Fads of teaching come and go and come again and yesterday’s PD is replaced by today’s workshop and don’t settle in, there’s a new program coming soon! One of those newer...
by dwalker | Apr 16, 2013 | Blog
I’ve been writing about college readiness in my last few blogs, including what schools can do to prepare students for college by strengthening school culture and ensuring high expectations (College Readiness), and why tracking reduces the likelihood of college for...