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To demonstrate the meaning of disingenuous, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan offers an unrealistic salary goal in a transparent attempt to win favor with teachers. Continue reading
Read MoreTo demonstrate the meaning of disingenuous, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan offers an unrealistic salary goal in a transparent attempt to win favor with teachers. Continue reading
Read MoreAs bosses, we demand competence, effort and excellence from our employees. As employees, we thrive under a system that clearly spells out expectations, evaluates our performance fairly, and rewards achievement. Simple enough. So why is this so difficult to implement … Continue reading
Read MoreFYI my little 1s (3rd g8rs) just did a unit re: how 2 rite a ltr. Like, a ltr ltr. Old skool, LOL. U haf 2 start w the d8 @ the top. Nxt rite ur address. Not ur email… … Continue reading
Read MoreGraduation season is upon us, the time when we pause to celebrate the accomplishments of newly-minted degree-holders. Of course, in economic times such as these, there’s no guarantee that a new graduate, professionally green and facing unprecedented competition for jobs, … Continue reading
Read More“Why do I gotta learn this stuff? I’m never going to use it!” Many teachers have wished for a nickel every time they heard this particular classic phrase spring from a defiant youngster’s mouth in the classroom. In a real … Continue reading
Read MoreSure, most podcast listeners know about Serial, TED Talks, and This American Life but what if you're interested in finding podcasts for younger kids? What do you suggest to them? Even better, what can you listen to together, as a family? The great thing is that you’re in luck even… Read More
I’ll never forget sitting in my AP Government class one day, a few weeks after the 2008 financial crisis first hit. My teacher, usually bright and bubbly, seemed distracted and irritated. “Okay,” she said all of a sudden. “I’m really not supposed to do this, but I have to make… Read More
There is a huge difference between knowing about a concept or process and really understanding it. This applies both to learning in school and in the real world and applies to everything from finding out about marketing to studying the Constitution. How to achieve a better understanding? The point that… Read More