Listen to this video to learn about the habits of original thinkers. Very surprising!
From Justin Tarte: Ten Things Students Want All Teachers to Know
Read on Justin Tarte’s blog, an interesting list of ten things studens want educators to know.
http://www.justintarte.com/2016/07/10-things-students-want-all-teachers-to.html
Detroit: New Financial Plan Permits Uncertified Teachers, Detroit Citizens React Angrily — Diane Ravitch’s blog
State officials in Michigan approved a new emergency plan to rescue Detroit public schools from its crushing debt, most of which was accumulated since the state took control of the district. The Detroit Free Press reports: Michigan’s Emergency Loan Board on Monday approved measures to implement a $617-million financial rescue and restructuring plan for Detroit’s […]
Introducing FOIA to a New Generation — Education Updates
We’re developing teaching resources about key historical events and how records shed light on the Government’s actions.
via Introducing FOIA to a New Generation — Education Updates
Bridging the Digital Divide — International Librarians Network
As people working in the information industry, the ‘digital divide’ is an important issue that many of you will be aware of. The concept refers to the gap between those with opportunities to access information and communications technologies (ICTs), such as the internet, and those without such access (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). While…
via Bridging the Digital Divide — International Librarians Network
Jeff Bryant: Little Rock, the Return of Segregation, and Walton Money — Diane Ravitch’s blog
Jeff Bryant writes here about Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock was the scene of one of the crucial battles in the movement to integrate public education after the Brown decision of 1954. When city and state officials refused to integrate Central High School, President Dwight D. Eisenhower federalized the National Guard and sent in 1,000 […]
via Jeff Bryant: Little Rock, the Return of Segregation, and Walton Money — Diane Ravitch’s blog
A New Resource: Smithsonian Learning Lab!
The wonderful Smithsonian has established a Learning Lab for educators and students. Free sign up! Check out this wonderful resource by clicking on this link: https://learninglab.si.edu/
Dr. Justin Tarte: 10 Questions every teacher should ask themselves
Just read a good post about teaching. These are questions we need to ask ourselves often! Read them on his blog: http://www.justintarte.com/2016/06/10-questions-every-teacher-should-ask.html
From World Economic Forum: Eight Digital Skills We Must Teach Our Children
Read this article on The World Economic Forum. As our students become more digital, we must teach them digital skills. Click on the link to read more: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/06/8-digital-skills-we-must-teach-our-children/
Talks with Teachers: The Ten Successful Habits of Master Teachers
Written by Brian Sztabnik, and featured on many websites, this article lists ten habits of master teachers. Mr. Sztabnik states: “the label of master teacher is an acknowledgement of the toil necessary to achieve that glorious combination of skill, artistry, passion, and effectiveness.”
To read about these ten habits, click on this link: http://talkswithteachers.com/the-10-successful-habits-master-teachers/http://talkswithteachers.com/the-10-successful-habits-master-teachers/
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