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39 Ways to Love Math

Originally posted on Math with Bad Drawings:
Last week, 6,000 mathematicians met in Baltimore. They crowded in conference rooms, swapped gossip over beers, and wherever free food appeared, they lined…

January 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Reading Challenge for Preschoolers

I discovered a news story today that I could not wait to share. The Louisville Free Public Library with support from the Louisville Library Foundation and the Community Foundation of Louisville … Continue reading

January 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Finish Strong!

As we begin each academic school year, we do so with lots of hopes and dreams and plenty of nervous energy. However, by the mid-year mark, we still have a … Continue reading

January 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Leap of Faith

In 2014, let’s encourage students to make the jump! tlb

January 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Grit: The Other 21st Century Skills

Originally posted on User Generated Education:
Due to the interest of my post The Other 21st Skills, I decided to discuss individually each of the skills or dispositions I proposed…

January 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Age of School Shootings: The New Normal?

This week, school officials across the country monitored computer screens, smartphones, and televisions waiting to hear more details after a 12-year-old middle school student walked into his school with a … Continue reading

January 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Minecraft Cell: Biology Meets Game-Based Learning | Edutopia

Like so many educators, I have been watching the evolution of technology in education for over 20 years. From the desktop to laptops to iPad technology, I have been watching … Continue reading

January 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Kindergartners Explore Through Project Learning | Edutopia

As many schools grapple with the question of student centered (or learner centered) education, Auburn Early Education Center, in Auburn, Alabama has decided to put words into action. Using a … Continue reading

January 10, 2014 · 1 Comment

Creating Resilient Children

Resilience is such a crucial skill set to teach in schools and at home. tlb

January 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Necessary Mistakes

Real learning takes place anytime mistakes are made.  Let’s help our students learn from their mistakes. tlb Source

January 9, 2014 · Leave a comment