Feb
18
2009
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Here’s why test scores shouldn’t be the only criteria…

OK, so my first period's "Advanced" group went up 40% between their 1st district assessment and their 2nd. Another period went up 37%.  Even my Honors class went from 81% Advanced to 97% Advanced, with only 1 student found in ...
Jan
24
2009
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Asking for Student Opinions Isn’t Risky, It’s Rewarding

I was reading this great article from Slate Magazine about the cheese that is Billy Joel.  And I thought back to many a car trip singing his "Themes from an Italian Restaurant."  I also remembered just how many times I'd ...
Dec
19
2008
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Judging Websites for History Day

Yesterday I was proud to judge a number of our group website entries for our History Day competition.  Three of our history teachers use History Day as a project-based learning opportunity for all of their students.  These students have their ...
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