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Brendan McIsaac

Teacher Evaluation Systems Not Fully Supported In Many States: Center For American Prog... - 0 views

  • Most state reform statues have established hasty timetables for the implementation of new teacher-evaluation systems — timetables all states are struggling to meet. HPAds.adSonar(1523709,2259768,300,250); adsonar_placementId=1523709;adsonar_pid=2259768;adsonar_ps=-1;adsonar_zw=300;adsonar_zh=250;adsonar_jv="ads.tw.adsonar.com";Still, arguably the biggest challenge posed by these mandated evaluation reforms is that the majority of teachers do not teach in tested subjects or grades, and as a result standardized student achievement data is not available to be used in their ratings.
  • Furthermore, states must concentrate on providing what districts cannot, and education agencies should adjust their implementation timelines to align with the needs and resources of their particular state. Lastly, states must think long term about how to provide administrators with the training, technical expertise and field experience needed to address the current human-capital challenges affiliated with teacher evaluation reform. Loading Slideshow School Supplies<strong>91 percent</strong> of teachers buy basic school supplies for their students.Food<strong>2 in 3</strong> teachers <strong>(67%)</strong> purchase food or snacks to satisfy the basic nutritional needs of their students -- even ones who are already enrolled in their schools' free or reduced-price meal program. Clothing<strong>1 in 3</strong> teachers purchase clothing for children, including jackets, hats and gloves <strong>(30%)</strong> or shoes and shoe laces <strong>(15%)</strong>.Toothbrushes<strong>18 percent</strong> of teachers purchase personal care items, such as toothbrushes and sanitary products.Hygiene ProductsNearly <strong>1 in 3</strong> teachers <strong>(29%)</strong> purchase items such as toilet paper and soap that their school cannot provide enough of due to budget cuts. Field Trips<strong>More than half</strong> of all teachers have paid the costs of field trips for students who couldn't afford to participate otherwise.Alarm Clocks<strong>Several teachers</strong> reported purchasing alarm clocks for students. Due to work schedules or family circumstances, guardians were unable to wake their children for school, which led to absences and academic underperformance. Teacher Spending On Students1 of 8 Hide ThumbnailsAlamyNext Share TweetFullscreen1 of 8Play AllSchool Supplies91 percent of teachers buy basic school supplies for their students. Like Dislike8 Points10 likes, 2 dislikesAdvertisement× #hp-slideshow-wrapper-246322 .hp-slideshow-wrapper-loading-div{ font-family:Arial
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    This is the struggle I was outlining the other day
Tom McHale

Need a Job? Invent It - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    ""Every young person will continue to need basic knowledge, of course," Tony Wagner said. "But they will need skills and motivation even more. Of these three education goals, motivation is the most critical. Young people who are intrinsically motivated - curious, persistent, and willing to take risks - will learn new knowledge and skills continuously. They will be able to find new opportunities or create their own - a disposition that will be increasingly important as many traditional careers disappear." So what should be the focus of education reform today?"
Brendan McIsaac

NOT Waiting for Superman : Articles/Superhero School Reform Heading Your Way - 0 views

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    A critique of charter systems and their interests
Tom McHale

How Can Students Have More Say in School Decisions? | MindShift - 0 views

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    "Two years ago, Zak Malamed and a few friends held their first Twitter chat for students who were feeling frustrated about how little say they had in the school reform debates going on all around them. At the time, Malamed and two other friends were still in high school, and one friend was in college. But when they formed Student Voice, the group that rose out of that first chat, they agreed that "Revolutionizing education through the voices and actions of students," in whatever form that would take, would be their mission. "Students want to achieve in school. They want to find purpose being in school." said Malamed. "They want to discover their talents. Without students having a voice, we cannot collectively ensure that this will all happen for every student.""
Jessica Long

What a well-oiled PLC looks like - 1 views

Not the first time I have shared this, but probably the smartest way to make common assessments that work for everyone. An older piece, but timely for our department discussion today. http://ichs...

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started by Jessica Long on 27 Nov 12 no follow-up yet
Brendan McIsaac

Teachers - Will We Ever Learn? - NYTimes.com - 0 views

  • Successful schools — whether charter or traditional — have features in common: a clear mission, talented teachers, time for teachers to work together, longer school days or after-school programs, feedback cycles that lead to continuing improvements. It’s not either-or.
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    Change in Education
Brendan McIsaac

Education Week: Rifts Deepen Over Direction of Ed. Policy in U.S. - 0 views

  • Armed with nearly $100 billion in education aid from the 2009 economic-stimulus package passed by Congress, Secretary Duncan used $4 billion to entice states into embracing common standards, charter schools, and teacher evaluations tied to student test scores through his Race to the Top contest.
  • He's advanced that general platform more recently by granting states waivers from compliance with many of the core tenets of the NCLB law if they adopt the Obama administration's preferred improvement ideas—even as education research paints a mixed picture about whether such measures as charter schools and merit pay have much effect on student learning.
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    Great overview of the current education landscape
Tom McHale

Vt. High School Takes Student Voice to Heart - Education Week - 0 views

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    "Unlike most American high schools, student leadership at Harwood Union High School isn't limited to campaigns for cleaner bathrooms or better cafeteria food. Here, teenagers are deeply involved in shaping the pillars of school life, from the daily class schedule to the styles of teaching and learning that work best for them. Aided by community groups that have trained them in leadership techniques, young people and adults at Harwood have forged an unusually strong and equal partnership over the past eight years. They developed decisionmaking processes that put students at the heart of the biggest school decisions. When new teachers are hired, report cards are redesigned, or honors classes are revamped, students are at the table, debating, sharing research, listening, and voting. That work has made this unassuming school in Vermont's Green Mountains a national model for educators who believe students deserve the right to play a central role in creating their school experience."
Jeremy Long

I just thought that this was awesome... - 2 views

teaching education reform

started by Jeremy Long on 29 Nov 12 no follow-up yet
Jeremy Long

10 Ways To Use Technology To Teach Writing - 0 views

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    "There are a variety of tech tools and methods out there for teaching writing that can make the process easier and more fun for both teachers and students. While not every high-tech way of teaching writing will work for every class or every student, there's enough variety that there's bound to be something for everyone."
Jeremy Long

Our Top 13 Voices Posts for 2012! - 0 views

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    A "Connected Educators Month" in the United States - the rapid rise of Twitter PD - the coming of age of the Personal Learning Network. No question: It's been an historic year for connected professionals, including PLP's extended family of teacher and school leaders.
Brendan McIsaac

Education Week: School Achievement: Let's Not Worry Too Much About Shanghai - 0 views

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    Interesting information about the testing culture our politicians and education corpratists use to critique our "failing" system.
Brendan McIsaac

Battling the "Bad Teacher" Bogeyman - Living in Dialogue - Education Week Teacher - 0 views

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    The challenge educators face in policymakers and corporatists
Brendan McIsaac

Former 'No Child Left Behind' Advocate Turns Critic : NPR - 0 views

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    why NCLB and snactions/choice do not work
Brendan McIsaac

The Best Kept Secret About Private Schools - Walt Gardner's Reality Check - Education Week - 0 views

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    How private schools post strong test scores.
Brendan McIsaac

The President's Speech - Bridging Differences - Education Week - 0 views

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    Ike once warned of the miliatry industrial complex and now Ravith warns of the new edu-entrepreneurial industry. That is the ground we feel shifting under our feet.
Brendan McIsaac

YouTube - An Evening with Diane Ravitch - 1 views

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    A great speech that sums up the corporate threats facing education
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