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"Talk of harmony among racial groups devolved into accusations of communism, racism and McCarthyism at the Olentangy school-board meeting yesterday evening."

"I asked myself, what if homework was really valuable?  Better yet, what if homework was life-changing?  What if it could teach students - prove to students - that with effective effort and time, they could achieve anything? I set out to design a homework system with that goal in mind.  Since I first started four or five years ago, it has changed many times.  My earlier blog posts on the subject are now way out-of-date, so I'm going to describe what I do these days.  This is the best iteration of my homework plan so far, and over my two-year loop with a group of children from second to third grade, I saw amazing results."

"Bloom's Taxonomy for iPads I have added links to each app represented on the visual."

"The chart below by Amy Mayer is helpful to clarify that important difference between projects and project-based learning. Ultimately, the biggest difference is the process itself."

"The Google Drive iPad app is not yet all that we might want it to be, but it is definitely moving in the right direction. A recent update included the ability to create and edit spreadsheets, but it also added something equally useful - the ability to upload files from other apps to Google Drive via the "Open in" function. This creates some useful workflow options for teachers who want to assign, receive and grade student work on the iPad."

"Homework continues to be a controversial topic today. The debate over homework is an old one, with attitudes shifting throughout the debate over the years. Proponents and opponents make cases to support their views on the necessity and importance of homework in the development of the student and the construction of knowledge."

"Today, I am introducing you to another kind of checklist that you might not  be used to before. This one here helps you select the right educational apps to use with your students"

PBIS video from Chippewa School in Brecksville-Broadview Heights

Continuing your education is a big decision, but OhioMeansSuccess will help guide the decision making process for students and families exploring their many opportunities. OhioMeansSuccess is designed to get you on the path to college and career success, and we hope you start now. There's no better time to find your future. 

New Ohio early childhood website

"he analysis aims to offer greater insights into reading comprehension. The first-of-its-kind National Assessment of Educational Progress report suggests a consistent relationship between performance on vocabulary questions and the ability of students to comprehend a text, which experts say is consistent with prior research on the subject."

For educators and policymakers, one of the keys for effectively responding to this generation is remembering that educational technology is both a tool and a game changer

"We are starting a new blog series called "Inclusion in 299 Words or Less". Please submit your stories and reflections to be featured on our Inclusive Schools Network blog to inclusiveschools@stetsonandassociates.com. We can't wait to read your posts!"

"Souhegan High School is a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, founded by Ted Sizer of Brown University.  Since it opened in 1992 inclusive education has been an integral part of its philosophy and practice.   This film illustrates how eight essential elements of school reform all work together to create an "inclusive community of learners" for each and every student at the school.  A student with significant disabilities, Amro Diab, is shown in a number of academic, social, and extracurricular situations, as an example of how "all means all" at this break-the-mold school. "

"Photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about inclusion before his son Samuel was born.  Now he thinks about inclusion every day."

"Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) are a viable option for measuring student growth under the new Ohio Teacher Evaluation System. "

"Text Help has made a new toolbar available for free for anyone who uses Google Docs and the Chrome Browser. What is now possible is dual highlighted (two colors) text to speech in Google Docs! This is huge, an amazing benefit for our struggling readers, writers and researchers."

"What do hammers have to do with iPads?  iPads are exactly like hammers, they are simply a tool.  While the screen may shine and the intuitive nature of the device impress even the most cynical user, they are little more than tools in the classroom. "