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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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Primo Is An Arduino Robot That Teaches Kids Programming Logic Through Play
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Irene Moskal-Del Giudice is Vintage Schiller Park
After the Village of Schiller Park Board meeting on October 3, 2013, I had the opportunity to chat with Irene in the Village parking lot for an extended period of time. During that discussion I came to the realization how fortunate … Continue reading
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Gesell Institute: The Common Core Standards are Wrong for Young Children
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
The Gesell Institute of Human Development issued a statement in 2010 that was completely ignored, but its warning bears hearing. In March 2010, the Gesell Institute released this statement. It fell on deaf…
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