Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Jun 7th, 2009 3 Comments »
Nicholas Kristof: Rising Above I.Q.
In the mosaic of America, three groups that have been unusually successful are Asian-Americans, Jews and West Indian blacks — and in that there may be some lessons for the rest of us.
Wonderful piece and I think Obama is on to the same logic, he’s pushing education over all else.
Reminds me [...]
Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Jun 4th, 2009 No Comments »
Resource Development International (RDI)
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Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Apr 29th, 2009 No Comments »
This is a great talk by Michael Merzenich done at the TED conference.
The training program is from Dr. Merzenich’s company, PositScience.
I’m not sure about the training program but the talk is fascinating generally and as it applies to people with language learning issues.
Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Apr 21st, 2009 No Comments »
http://www.theeducationprofessionals.com/
The Education Professionals showcases career and recruitment opportunities for teachers, teaching assistants, nursery nurses, school support staff and lecturers looking for jobs within Dubai and the Middle East.
Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Mar 7th, 2009 1 Comment »
Parents Sue Trustees Over Prep School’s Shutdown
This is a fascinating story and an important warning for any board who’s mixed up in a single investment that can bring a school down.
Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Feb 23rd, 2009 2 Comments »
AcademicInfo
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Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Feb 11th, 2009 No Comments »
This is from the TED lecture series. He’s brilliant, absolutely brilliant.
Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Aug 9th, 2008 No Comments »
New York Times Editorial: Writing Off Disabled Children
Many of America’s juvenile jails would be empty if the public schools obeyed federal law and provided disabled children with the special instruction that they need. Instead, these children are allowed to fall behind. When they act out, they are often suspended or expelled, which makes them more [...]
Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Jun 25th, 2008 No Comments »
Schools, Facing Tight Budgets, Leave Gifted Programs Behind
This is not great news for numerous reasons: some LD students are gifted, there will be a backlash against special ed programs aimed at pulling up less than gifted students.
Ugh!
Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Apr 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
Tom Chapin performs his great song: Not On The Test.
Not On The Test
by John Forster & Tom Chapin
© 2006 Limousine Music Co. & The Last Music Co. (ASCAP)
Go on to sleep now, third grader of mine.
The test is tomorrow but you’ll do just fine.
It’s reading and math, forget all the rest.
You don’t need [...]