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We hear often of the "high expectations" schools must have of and for their students, yet we seldom hear of the expectations students have of their schools. ...
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How often do we actually ask our stakeholders what they expect of us? Delete the scoop?
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In my last post, I promised readers a special post on a topic of great importance to me. Fighting cynicism is that topic. It is one of the most important issues for me and needs to be one of the most
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I co-authored this commentary with Ken Kay, the chief executive officer of EdLeader21, a network of school and district leaders based in Tucson, Ariz. He was the founding president of the Partnership Delete the scoop?
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Do you have a personal learning network (PLN)? Even if you don't think you do, you probably have one. PLNs are simply informal networks of folks that you learn from and possibly share some of your... Delete the scoop?
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What Gets Tested and What Gets Taught
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It’s science fair season! That “sink or swim” time for parents and students to show what they know about erosion, robotics, which type of battery runs the longest, etc. Wait….parents? Parent invol...
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Who is really doing that science fair project? Share your thoughts and stories on The Personalized Learning Dudes' Facebook Page! Delete the scoop?
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What exactly does personalization look like? This is a question that we get all the time! Although there isn’t a canned answer or program, The Dudes along with David Gregory from G&D Associates (http://www.gregorydenby.com/) have come up... Delete the scoop?
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Teacher Planning Doesn't Have To Stifle Creativity In Schools
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It's possible that Peter Parker was uninformed. Organizations tend to view "responsiblity" as doing the safe, proven and traditional tasks, because to do anything else is too risky.
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This rings so true in my experience. Without top leadership's willingness to lead the way by informing themselves, innovating, taking risks, and making bold decisions, change will continue to be slow and frustrating. Delete the scoop?
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cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by chrisbb@prodigy.net As I think that leaders should be able to describe what they are looking for in schools I have thought of eight things that I really wa...
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This is a nice list for parents and educators alike! Delete the scoop?
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VideoAmy seeds the conversation about what's next for education with this playlist of videos on the future of teaching and learning. Delete the scoop?
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With the rise of the do-it-yourself movement, more groups are springing up to encourage kids to link crafts and science. Delete the scoop?
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This is part seven of the nine-part series from the Project Happiness curriculum. We are looking at important factors that influence the happiness and social and emotional learning of elementary scho Delete the scoop?
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At Sammamish High School, our staff has dedicated our professional development to building expertise in the key elements of problem-based learning. Previous blog entries by my colleagues have given a
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Touch-screen tablets for young students have become all the rage. Some districts are even buying iPads for every kindergartner, a move sparking both celebration and consternation.
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The last thing we need in our classrooms are more "drill and kill/keep 'em busy" activities. This article nails it! Delete the scoop?
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Watch 2.5 Minutes With genConnect with Sir Ken Robinson discusses working hard and The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything.
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Disclaimer: The postings on this site those of "The Dudes" and do not necessarily represent...
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Talk shows, from Johnny Carson to Fresh Air, have always been about spectating. Comedy, TV, graphic arts, business leadership, politics--they've been sold to us as spectator sports. Selling spectatorhood is pretty easy. Delete the scoop?
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I can’t help but notice the seeming consensus that we may be putting too much weight on standardized tests and not enough on other ways to demonstrate growth and learning (I do realize that this ma... Delete the scoop?
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Tom Vander Ark is an education advocate, advisor, and author of Getting Smart: How Personal Digital Learning is Changing the World. Tom is Founder and Executive Editor of Getting Smart and a partner in Learn Capital. Delete the scoop?
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Judy Willis, a neurologist & middle grades teacher, says adolescent brains learn more through interactive, interdependent group work. Delete the scoop?
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Does our "best practice" best serve the teacher or the learner? Delete the scoop?
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In her "anti-parabola" video Doodling in Math Class: Connecting the Dots, Vi Hart demonstrates mathematical curiosity and creativity, which happens to be the op Delete the scoop?
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What a great way to include all learners!