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Skeletons and Mood- Boosting Picture Books
There’s been some interesting news out of Great Britain lately. First, there was the announcement confirming the discovery of the remains of King Richard lll, the 15th century monarch vilified in Shakespeare’s Richard lll. The photo of his skeletal remains is quite...
Outlines of Writing Success
I love to write and always have. I’m not sure why, although I’m certain being an avid reader who grew up in a household of avid readers who constantly encouraged me to write down my ideas, thoughts and feelings contributed to that. I’ve also spent...
Building College Readiness: A Guide for Schools & Students
College Readiness What would your high school or middle school look like if all students were prepared for college? The question is timely, as schools in Kentucky must meet the mandates of SB 1, including that all students graduate from high school, college-ready and...
Getting “Real” about the Common Core and High Expectations
The term “high expectations” has become so common in school dialogue that I sometimes wonder if we shouldn’t pause and take time to deepen our common understanding of what it truly looks like when teachers have high expectations for students. An overview of online...But I don’t wanna go to college!
Here’s a newsflash, Student Engagement Drops With Each School Year! Sadly it’s true and while not a new phenomenon it is one that not only affects daily k-12 classroom teaching but also has a hidden impact on college-readiness. With all the talk about...
Update on the Next Generation Science Standards
This past October I attended the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) regional conference in Louisville, KY. Dr. Stephen L. Pruitt, Vice President for Content, Research, and Development for Achieve is leading the development of the Next Generation Science...
Sitting with Van Gogh: Thoughts on Arts and Learning
Lately, Vincent van Gogh has been consuming my waking and sleeping hours. Over the holidays I saw an art exhibition, Becoming Van Gogh at the Denver Art Museum. My sister in law purchased the tickets and invited me to see the show with her the Saturday before...