This graphic does a good job explaining what the Flipped Classroom is and why it should be a tool we use with our students.

Learning theory explained. What strategies do good teachers use for students to learn, save and understand the relationship between what they have learned? Where does rigor (or vigor), relevance, relationships and choice fit into this theory? "Learn one point. Keep it. Learn another. Add the two together. Save both. Learn a third. Understand the relationship between them. Save all three. Master the chunk. Start another chunk. Learn a point, save it, add more. Learn the set"

Twitter can be a powerful professional development and learning tool. This short video synthesizes how.

What do you think about adopting performance standards based on race?

Choice, Customization, Competition.

The difference a good teacher can make is amazing. Speaks to teachers understanding students and making their classrooms relevant to students

People want to work in an environment where there is 1) Transparency, 2)Autonomy, and 3) Responsiveness Article is long, but worth the read as you think about managing people.

Results of the blended learning environment in NYC don't appear to be positive. How could blended learning work, especially with students working below grade level?

Thought this was interesting. What should the goal be of education?

How does the US do as compared to the world? What's the best predictor of success at a school?

Should we be talking about Rigor or Vigor? Thought this was an interesting article.

Fairly simple explanation of a PLN.

Good overview of a PLN

Reflection: Good information related to Public education, the US standing in the world and merit pay.

Rigor can only come when relationships and relevance are present.