In nearly all of the conversations around educational transformation, we all agree we need do a better job connecting to parents and involving them in the process. And without a doubt, "we" probab...
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So often in Math education we compartmenalize the student's learning. We do our Integer unit separate from our Fraction unit, which is separate from our Algebra unit, and so on for the year. The more reading I am doing on Math education, the more I am starting to question this organizational strategy for Math. Delete the scoop?
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Our teams have met twice and are the work has begun. This month’s ‘Changing Results for Young Readers’ session was held at Redfish Elementary School Delete the scoop?
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…sharing stories that reflect on the present & future system of education... Delete the scoop?
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I strongly believe in the power of our students voices and the TEDxKids idea is one that needs to be shared and promoted; I went to gain more knowledge about the event. Delete the scoop?
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It is evident that educator collaboration, purposeful professional learning, and administrative support for risk-taking are ingredients that help to make a learning environment vibrant and exciting. Delete the scoop?
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The end of wonder and the age of whatever. Delete the scoop?
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With their minute-long film “Through the Eyes“, Belmont students, Brandon Gregor, Jon Bond, Dylan Grant and Cole Penner received first runner up in the Vancouver Sun’s Student Video Awards. Delete the scoop?
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We know that deep learning requires more time and “space” than rote memorization and regurgitation of facts. The changes to the curriculum are going to include reducing the size, creating space to allow creative uses, focusing on competencies, concepts, and big ideas and organizing the learning around standards, which are key skills. Delete the scoop?
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I had the honor of interviewing Stephen Petrucci who is the first British Columbia administrator that discussed UDL in relation to a personalized learning environment. Stephen shares his vision of personalized learning and what steps have been... Delete the scoop?
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…a blog about the present and future system of education.
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"The Problem With Black & White Statements" Delete the scoop?
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Transformational innovation comes not from heroic individuals who overcome the system’s inherent inertia, but from committed communities of educators who are empowered by a system that nurtures curiosity, seeks innovation and displays a bias for action. Delete the scoop?
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In reading the Programme for International Students (PISA) results, Canada is broken up by province, while all other nations report as countries. Of course, this speaks to the responsibility of ed... Delete the scoop?
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You cannot expect to achieve success by relying on old or current sets of tools and skills. Delete the scoop?
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I didn’t know what to expect once I arrived in Finland. I did know that over the last couple of years they had become the ‘rock stars’ of education. And, there is still a lot... Delete the scoop?
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I will let you in on a "teacher secret" : if you don't practice your new learning, you forget about it, save it for a rainy day that never comes, or say "if only I..." after a few months. Delete the scoop?
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This week our district played host to a regional meeting to discuss proposed changes to the way curriculum is developed and presented. Delete the scoop?
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Some people think “21st Century Learning” may just be a new badge for some very traditional ideas in education, or a fresh phrase for “technology in the (21st Century Learning – The Superintendent's Blog http://t.co/3HL3ld7k...)... 
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I work (or try to work) with all school districts in BC and I can say clear and loud that the most innovative (without speaking too much, but doing a lot) among all BC school districts is North Vancouver School District 44, and if somebody will challenge my statement, please send this person to me and I will present facts!
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Possibly the most important lesson I learned was: We need to have more sharing sessions like this one. Delete the scoop?
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Belief is a powerful mindset. When we truly believe something, we don’t just think it – we feel it. When you believe, you know like you know like you know like you know – it’... Delete the scoop?
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EMCS Students Interview on CBC Radio! Delete the scoop?
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