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Perceived Problems Demand Decisive Action (Even If It Doesn’t Help!)

Oh, and it’s the same old story Ever since the world began. Everybody’s got the runs for glory. Nobody stop and scrutinize the plan. “Learn How to Sail” Paul Simon “Our educational system is in shambles.” I’m not sure if … Continue reading

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Total Behavior: A Concept that Offers Hope

  The concept of Total Behavior teaches us that behavior has four components: acting, thinking, feeling, and physiology. One component doesn’t “cause” the others; they co-exist. Dr. William Glasser, the psychiatrist who developed Choice Theory, has stated on numerous occasions, … Continue reading

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Will President Obama Really Challenge the Status Quo?

President Obama is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address on January 25. According to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, the address will highlight the president’s commitment to education. “No one I’m talking to is defending the status … Continue reading

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The iPad2 for Schools: Effects on Education and the Digital Divide

Sigh. Is it just me, or does the current hyper-focus on technology in the classroom leave anyone else just a little bit cold? Tech-hungry teachers and students are licking their chops.  Design fanatics are genuflecting at the feet of Steve … Continue reading

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Merit Pay Comes to Florida!

 Governor Rick Scott recently signed a bill bringing merit pay to Florida. An excited Governor Scott proudly claimed, “We are absolutely changing this country.” He has no idea how true his words are. Under the new law, teacher evaluation (and pay) … Continue reading

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