Posts Tagged ‘Public Education’
October 28th, 2010
by Neal M in Elementary teachers, Learning Research, Middle School and Beyond, Technology
The "Hole In The Wall" Project
There is a quote from Thomas Carruthers that I had for years attached to my e-mail signature. He said, “A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.” Just as teachers need to guide and shape learning for our students, we also need to embrace a shift in our locus of control to our students. [...]
March 22nd, 2010
by Laura in Public Education
A Charter School Success Story
Recently a friend sent me this inspiring link to a story about a Charter school in Chicago. Urban Prep Academy for Young Men had a goal to have every student accepted to college — and they did it! It seems one of the strengths of successful charter schools is being able to identify clear goals [...]
June 9th, 2009
by Nigel in Public Education, Teaching Math, Technology
Which Comes First: Education or Assessment?
A recent newspaper article on drafting Common Education Standards had me thinking about screws, widgets, standard gauge railways and whether even those politicians with the best of intentions really get what it means to provide a child with an appropriate - and timely - education.
March 21st, 2009
by Sue in Learning Research, Math in Real Life, Middle School and Beyond
Does Mandating Higher Academic Standards Work?
There’s no question that a strong foundation in algebra is one key to raising academic standards, increasing the competitiveness of our future workforce and opening doors to broader career choices for students.
January 27th, 2009
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Life at DreamBox Learning, Public Education, Technology
An Inauguration of a Different Sort
Dear Mr. President,
A week ago you stood in front of the nation and spoke the following words:
“That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood . . . our schools fail too many . . . [But] we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do.”
We at DreamBox Learning welcome your words.
December 7th, 2008
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Online Learning
Edu-tainment as You Know It Is Dead
Edu-tainment was initially envisioned to be the perfect hybrid between education and entertainment. In the abstract, the idea that educational software could be equally effective and engaging remains a good one. Most edu-tainment companies, however, got the mixture wrong and thus never fully realized this promise.
October 13th, 2008
by Lou in Parent Tips, Public Education
In Pursuit of the Right Kind of Homework
Let me begin by encouraging you to read this Washington Post article on the failings of homework. For those who want the CliffsNotes, the net is that rote, unimaginative, repetitive, grinding and brutally boring homework doesn’t help. To the contrary, it actually hurts students across several fronts.
October 2nd, 2008
by Sue in Public Education
Voting With the Teachers on the Standardized Curriculum
The Bellevue, Washington teachers have thankfully settled their strike and are back in their classrooms. At DreamBox we followed their issues with heightened interest, not only as parents of elementary kids and educators, but as citizens of a society that badly needs children who grow up to be smart, serious, and engaged problem-solvers.
September 8th, 2008
by Lou in Public Education
A Four Day School Week?
Because of rising fuel costs, some rural schools with long bus routes are considering shortening the school week to stay on budget.
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