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I have spent the last 2 days in Nashville serving on a committee to check questions on a new Constructed Response Assessment being prepared for 3rd and 7th graders in TN. The test is scheduled to be piloted next Fall. The bias committee had the privilege of reading all of the questions from all of [...]
The White House blog’s topic last week was “Education in Focus” and they posted this question: What does a 21st century education mean to you? This is an excellent opportunity for the DEN community to share the power of educational technology and the importance of dedicated funding for educational technology and state leadership in ed [...]
Hey! The National Conference on Science Education is coming up March 18-21 in Philadelphia. You probably already figured out the we’ll be there, but did you know Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell will be there too? He’s going to be part of the first-ever Science Matters National Town Hall Meeting on Science Education on Friday, [...]
I’ve heard of some schools that relax their dress codes during state-wide tests or exams and allow students to wear pajamas to school. I know this may make students feel relaxed and I’m all for that. We all love casual day, right? Well, I’ve also heard of of schools who encourage their students to “Dress [...]
I’ve heard of some schools that relax their dress codes during state-wide tests or exams and allow students to wear pajamas to school. I know this may make students feel relaxed and I’m all for that. We all love casual day, right? Well, I’ve also heard of of schools who encourage their students to “Dress [...]
Discovery has great tools for all learners; that includes those with particular needs. Here are a few ways to help those special students: Use closed-caption videos to provide an auditory – visual language learning experience. Find materials in Spanish and other languages for ESL students. The ReadyZone can be used for homebound students. Use the Builder [...]
Yesterday, Hall Davidson‘s webinar’s design targeted educators. Tonight’s webinar, presented by Garth Sundem focuses on the classroom. Can I whet your math appetite? Register now and please join us tonight at 7 PM (ET). Self-professed math geek and author of Geek Logik Garth Sundem will use humor to show students how they can use math [...]
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