Thinking about a Cyber Charter? What You Need to Know
Cyber charter schools are on a lot of minds as we head into a pandemic-damaged school year. There is a LOT of data available on cyber charters that everyone should know.
Pedagogy
A Case for Reopening Our Schools
What’s the most persuasive case for reopening schools as fully as possible? I think it involves equity, quality, safety, and expert advice. Here’s why.
7/13/20 School Board Meeting Guide
Last night’s board meeting was all about what school will look like in East Penn this fall. (Spoiler: nothing will be normal.)
Student Views on Distance Learning
Ever wonder how kids of different ages have experienced the distance learning of the past few months? I spoke to a elementary, middle, and high school student to find out. Here’s what they told me.
Don’t Learn About Grading from Social Media
A recent social media post about inequality and grading trivializes the real problem and sells moral outrage at the expense of meaningful change.
Podcasting from the Classroom
Why yes, East Penn teachers DO work with students to produce podcasts! Here’s a great example of innovation in our schools.
What’s Your Learning Style? Psych!
Think of yourself as a visual learner? You may be wrong! Lots of people believe in different learning styles, but do they really exist?
Please Touch Students, Educationally
photo courtesy of Heriberto Herrera, freeimages.com When is it appropriate for a teacher to touch a student? This was one …
2 Ways Standardized Testing Hurts Us Right Now
photo credit: Benjamin Chun via photopin cc Two recent issues in our school district– the tough budget and the many …
Raising the Bar
I’ve written several times now about the need for innovative approaches to education that recognize and embrace the information revolution. …
