Teacher's look at what's new and noteworthy in educator blogs. Recently: Student Led PD, Tech Lessons From the Campaign, and Educators in the White House. (November 11, 2008)
Career Corner
Plan to Teach a Demonstration Lesson
Deborah R. Snyder offers advice for planning and executing the kind of demonstration lesson that will land you the job. (November 19, 2008)
The Book Whisperer
The country’s highest achieving students have made the fewest gains in the era of NCLB and Donalyn Miller isn’t happy about it. (November 19, 2008)
Eduholic
Emmet Rosenfeld emails and conferences with students during pre-writing to prevent getting off-topic final drafts. (November 17, 2008)
New Terrain
As President-Elect Barack Obama chooses a school for his daughters, Jessica Shyu ponders whether she’d send her children to a low-performing public school. (November 10, 2008)
A Place at the Table
Susan Graham reminds readers that although some people may have hoped for a different result on Election Day, Americans need to stand together to achieve their common goals. (November 10, 2008)
Living in Dialogue
Obama's Choice: Secretary of Education
Anthony Cody suggests two possible candidates; both have criticized NCLB. (November 16, 2008)
Unwrapping the Gifted
The Evolving Definition of Giftedness
Tamara Fischer reminds readers about the upcoming edweek.org chat on the nature of giftedness: Is it static or can it be taught? (November 18, 2008)
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From the Archives
At a Mississippi boarding school, Hamlet gets a streetwise makeover. (March 1, 2003)
Sam Dyson's students forge linguistic connections to a distant land. (October 1, 2006)
Highlights
Content knowledge and passion aren't enough to keep students awake, says Bill Ferriter. Teachers must also know their audience. (November 19, 2008)
'Reading First' Shows no Effect on Comprehension
The $6 billion spent on the program has helped students with basic decoding but not with understanding, a major study finds. (November 18, 2008)
Idaho Mayor Apologizes for Hateful Student Chant
Shawn Larsen wrote a public apology after 2nd and 3rd graders chanted "assassinate Obama" on their school bus. (November 19, 2008, AP)
A Mass. school district’s decision to add more early release days for professional development has upset some parents. And more. (November 19, 2008)
Featured Blog
The Evolving Definition of Giftedness
Tamara Fischer reminds readers about the upcoming edweek.org chat on the nature of giftedness: Is it static or can it be taught? (November 18, 2008)
Plans Delayed for Bully-Free School
Backers of a safe high school for gay and bullied youth will spend another year finalizing their proposal. (November 19, 2008, AP)
Union Prez: Performance Pay Works
Randi Weingarten, who heads the 1.4 million-member American Federation of Teachers, says there is a role for raises based on how well students learn. (November 18, 2008, AP)
Voice strain can be a true job hazard for teachers, causing many to seek medical treatment. (November 16, 2008, AP)
Teacher Sourcebook
The "reponse to intervention" framework is helping teachers in Iowa better understand and address students learning needs. (September 10, 2008)
The back-to-nature approach to learning is introducing children to healthy foods and supplementing school lunches. (November 17, 2008, AP)
Discussion
Physical Activity and Learning
Is lack of physical activity affecting students’ achievement? In what ways do you incorporate movement into your lessons?
Join the discussion. (November 13, 2008)
More StoriesThe Texas Teacher Retirement System has dropped almost $25 billion in market value since September 1. (November 15, 2008, AP)
Big Picture schools boast a 92 percent graduation rate and offer students a personalized education. (November 16, 2008, AP)
Hispanic Students Juggle Jobs, School
Educators say that some students who seem to be falling behind are succeeding — just not on the traditional timeline. (November 16, 2008, AP)
High Court Weighs Union Payroll Deductions
The U.S. Supreme Court last week heard arguments in a case that is the latest challenge to one of the ways teachers’ unions amass their political war chests. (November 12, 2008)
Another school in Haiti collapsed this week, killing no one but injurying at least seven students and one teacher. (November 13, 2008, AP)
State, Colleges Clash Over Teacher Training
Pa. teacher prep programs say their authority to shape curriculum is being undermined by changes the state wants to make. (November 13, 2008, AP)
Facebook Teachers Face Reprimand
Several teachers in Charlotte, North Carolina were disciplined after posting objectionable messages and pictures. (November 12, 2008, AP)
Group Launches Push for More Math, Science Teachers
At least 75 members of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges have pledged to produce more math and science teachers. (November 12, 2008)
Study Shows Low Teacher Pay in Much of Wash.
Legislators are considering moving from a statewide salary schedule to a district-based model. (November 10, 2008, AP)
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The Evolving Definition of Giftedness
Join us Wednesday, November 19, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. "Eastern time" for a live chat with the three editors of The Development of Giftedness and Talent Across the Life Span.
Discussion Forums
Physical Activity and Learning
Is lack of physical activity affecting students’ achievement? In what ways do you incorporate movement into your lessons? Join in or start your own conversations.
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