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Despite all the negative chatter, there is considerable evidence that we have many exemplary schools across the USA. Continue reading
Read MoreDespite all the negative chatter, there is considerable evidence that we have many exemplary schools across the USA. Continue reading
Read MoreA parent who attends an awards ceremony for her daughter discovers just how destructive external rewards are. Continue reading
Read MoreAnother cheating scandal, this one in Atlanta, Georgia, where 178 teachers and administrators have been accused of cheating to raise student scores on standardized tests. Despite numerous revelations of cheating in recent months (and accusations and suspicion in other high-profile … Continue reading
Read MoreLet me say at the outset that I voted for Barak Obama. I anticipate he’ll get my vote again. Still, as a lifelong educator I find myself dismayed and confused about where he stands on educational issues. In his May … Continue reading
Read MoreStandardized testing is the bane of some students’ existence as they go through school. Students start getting nervous in the weeks before, as their teachers are taking class time up with preparation worksheets and tips. Standardized tests have been in … Continue reading
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