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Intel CEO: 'Next Big Thing' Won't Come from US
If we know America faces a shortfall in its ability to research, develop and bring to market tech solutions, why aren't we teaching our kids new tech skills with the very best teachers and with the newest innovations?
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The Four Systemic Problems in Education
The Bridgespan Group put out a series of articles on education reform needs. Here is a link to one of them -- four things that are keeping education from being excellent.
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AR: Bringing Social Studies to Life
Bringing history to life: developments in augmented & virtual reality
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WKSKABATD
CommonCore.org released a sample curriculum. It was classic prep school, but not reflective of the 'fewer, clearer, higher' expectations we should have for all students. Their 'all kids should know all things' attack on P21 postpones the choices we should be forcing as we prepare to develop next gen assessments.
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ReHess x3
Rick Hess comments on digital learning, value-added teacher evals, and the edujobs bill.
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NYC Charters Close the Gap
Hoxby study shows NYC charters close the achievement gap and why
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Students Deserve More Magic Moments
Starting next month, students deserve more magic--more engaging, more personalized, more relevant learning.
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Common Core = iPhone for Edu
Common Core standards will encourage investment and innovation
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Summer Break
Education is still a seasonal affair and on nice July days one has to appreciate a summer break.
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The Ed Games We Play
The rise of mobile phones usage has prompted discussions about augmented reality and its impact on retail marketing, privacy and reality. We found a blog where the discussion is focused squarely on education and how these types of developments will effect students. Her final point is crucial. Why are these games so boring, if they are really so helpful?