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A Letter to My Introvert Child
Originally posted on Kimchi Latkes:
Dear Mouse, You went to a birthday party today and your father’s report was… well, not great. It seems you spent most of the time being a barnacle on your daddy’s leg, despite the kind…
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School Suspends Teen Boy for Carrying Purse. Why?
Originally posted on Dr. Rebecca Hains:
Boy with handbag: a menace to society? For several weeks, an eighth-grade boy outside of Kansas City has been expressing his individuality by carrying a floral-print Vera Bradley purse. But yesterday, his assistant principal…
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Schneider: CCSS Backlash in 17 States
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
Mercedes Schneider has identified 17 states where protests against Common Core standards are heating up, in some cases leading to a slowdown or cancellation of implementation. She writes: “Over one-third of the states…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Originally posted on District 81 Superintendent:
Today was a special and exciting day for me spent with friends in our Specialized Learning and Specialized Learning and Behavior Centers across our district. The students worked all week to plan the menu, create…
Leyden High School Brings Their Fine Arts Tour to Lincoln
Originally posted on District 81 Superintendent:
A great energy surrounded Lincoln Middle School today as students from Leyden High School performed for our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Performances by the band, orchestra, madrigals, color guard, and orchesis not only entertained…
Why Do We Rank and Rate Students, Teachers, and Schools?
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
I have been wondering lately why we are so obsessed with giving every student, every teacher, and every school a ranking, rating, and/or grade. It seems to me that we are thinking about…
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Patent Application For Touch ID Shows How Apple Secures Fingerprint Information On iPhone 5s
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Lecker: Toxic Stress Hurts Children
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
When I visited Finland, which is widely recognized as one of the top performing nations in the world, every educator spoke of their goals. They want their students to be happy, healthy, and…
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