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It seems that at every school there is always a small minority of teachers that don't seem to like teaching, or kids, for that matter.  And putting in more then the minimum is unheard of.  But beyond that there seems ...

As I teach Narrative, I eventually get to the proper rules of Dialogue.   In their Writer's Notebook, they take notes on the following PowerPoint by writing down the numbered rules.  They generally don't copy down the entire example.  It's meant ...

Bluebird's classroom hosts a lovely buffet of educational plates for your reading pleasure.  Check out my own contribution to the meal.  Enjoy!

Well, in an absolute Hollywood-style touchdown, complete with footage of the men at their stations awaiting word that the Rover had safely landed, quaking with each benchmark reached during the countdown, "150 meters...120 meters....90 meters...," the Mars Rover had landed. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5ZA9UxA5N4&NR=1 There are ...

Mark Wagner of EdTechLife fame posted a great, comprehensive and layman's look into the candidates' educational policies. He discovered some surprising and not-so-surprising facts. For one, McCain doesn't even mention Ed Tech as factor in his education policies.  For another, Clinton doesn't ...

Teacher Magazine has an article today about Idaho's progress in developing a standardized teacher evaluation that could be a stepping stone for developing an acceptable pay-for-performance legislature. The article didn't get me thinking so must about the concept of a standardized ...

Dave Saba of DoE: Dave on Ed fame examined the Center for American Progress report on Alternative Teacher Certification possibilities.  In response to his post, I commented that not only are alternative methods of teacher credentialing a must, the development ...

Look, we all know the statistics.  Many of the hardest-to-teach classes are being taught by the least experienced teachers.  According to Education Week, a study was recently conducted in Philadeliphia evaluating 9th graders, "the make-or-break year for many students on ...

Well, it's that time of year and the politicos and celebs are out in force, each earning their honorary degree in reading speeches written by their publicists.  OK, so maybe they really do write their own speeches.  Whatever.  The fact ...

I loved Derek Landy's Skulduggery Pleasant.  Let me say it again: I loved this book.  It's edgy, dark, and hilarious.  I haven't read a vivid character like this is a long time.  Skulduggery is in one breath a rapscallion, a ...