Category: Private Education
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Virtual Space: A Resource For Teachers, Not Corporate Takeovers
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in Charter Schools, Community Education, Education, Education – Change and Development, Educational Leadership, Educational solutions, For Profit Schools, National Education Dialogue, On-Line Schools, Private Education, Public Education, teacher evaluation, Uncategorized, Virtual Schools, Whole Schools CurriculumThe use of virtual space as a resource to enhance learning is structured quite differently than the plethora of online education programs (digital or virtual schools) currently in place. In an increasing number of states, online education is used to by-pass interdisciplinary, comprehensive, curriculum-based, fact-based education and the Americanization of our children. In many cases,…
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Obama Can Stop This Travesty
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In response to http://therealworld-teachermant.blogspot.com/ http://www.todneyharris.com/ Todney, thank you for your comments. It is becoming obvious to me that the extreme right has mounted a campaign in most if not all states to take over education by discrediting teachers, schools and the American education system. Groups like ALEC, run by corporate powers who want access to…
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Brilliant Solutions! Shouldn’t We Diagnose The Problems First?
In what some like to call the “real world,” when a product fails those responsible want to know why. They start by diagnosing the problems and addressing solutions based on that information. That approach is proven and effective. As incomprehensible as it seems, in education, fact-adverse, ideological politicians and those wanting access to our education…
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I Know You. You Make My Heart laugh.
Dear family, friends, students, This is a special day for me because of your gifts. As I struggled to adjust to the Information Age and the amazing Interactive Age, you taught me, stood by me, and stopped giving me those, “Are you ever going to get over this?” looks. The Don Quixote in me, even…
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Look Away While Teachers Are Crucified.
Lists of failed teachers are being published or circulated, resulting in their humiliation and the loss of employment as educators. Questions that must be addressed: Did the teacher complete a four-year university program and receive certification as a teacher? Has the teacher completed graduate work and/or professional development courses? Did the teacher go through an…
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The Information Age And The Interactive Age Are Here Now.
Whatever our deepest fears conclude, the fact that the Information and Interactive Ages are here now, and that we must adapt to a new reality, is not debatable. Significant parts of our educational system no longer work. We must modify our delivery systems or enter a dark age. Educators must lead this evolution of…
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Do We Have Self-Directed Educators Who Can Deal With Self-Directed Learners?
Get ready. The management of educational institutions changes from one of conforming students and teachers so the learners are safe and the administration has fewer problems, to management plans that focus on supporting self-directed teachers and creating self-directed learners. Education must evolve to meet the needs of 21st Century learners and America’s future.