Necessary Mistakes
Real learning takes place anytime mistakes are made. Let’s help our students learn from their mistakes. tlb Source
Reconsidering Zero Tolerance in Schools
Education Secretary Arne Duncan shared a New York Times editorial this morning via Twitter praising several schools across the county “rethinking “zero tolerance” discipline policies under which children have been … Continue reading
You Are Here To Do Great Things
Here is another motivational post from one of my favorite bloggers. In the new year, remember you are here to do great things. Stay focused and don’t let obstacles get … Continue reading
Essential Qualities Not Easily Measured by Tests
I found this great picture on twitter this morning. Wish these were the main qualities used to measure a quality education. tlb
The Windy City Takes A Leap: Innovators in the Field of Computer Science
It seems the city of Chicago has decided to take the leap moving forward with plans that for some may seem hasty and for others won’t seem hasty at all. … Continue reading
Using LEGO to Build Math Concepts | Scholastic.com
If you were like me, the thought of math made you want to run for cover. I cannot explain my fear of math as a child. I can only tell … Continue reading
The Year of the Code | Edutopia
7 Apps for Teaching Children Coding Skills | Edutopia. During this year’s Computer Science Education Week (December 9-15) educators were asked to devote one hour to coding within the classroom. … Continue reading
What Motivates Us?
I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features Daniel Pink’s RSA Animate YouTube talk, Drive: The Surprising Truth … Continue reading
Learning Through Exploration
I believe children learn best when they are given opportunities to be active participates in their learning. In 2014, let’s give children more opportunities to learn through exploration and … Continue reading
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