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Book Review ‘The Class’ by Heather Won Tesoriero
'The Class: A Life-Changing Teacher, His World-Changing Students, and the Most Inventive Classroom' in America by Heather Won Tesoriero exists as more than a story of Andy Bramante and his students. It's also a roadmap to improving our educational systems and the unimaginable bounties waiting if we do.
Read More »SXSW 2018: Day One – Keeping Austin Weird Since 1987
The SXSW Conference and festivals is the whole world decorated in a Texas wrapper.
Read More »Augmented Reality App Review: ‘Dr. Panda Plus: Home Designer’
A highly recommended experience with engaging interaction and simplistic interface that maximizes learning and young audience experience.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Julie’s Greenroom’ (Music from the Netflix Original Series)
This delightful children's educational arts series soundtrack should have been subtitled "Volume 1" since it does not include all the strong works from the first season of the Netflix show, but it still impresses thanks to varied instrumentation and talented guest star performances.
Read More »Minerva Schools at KGI: New Form of Education Claims to Offer More Relevant Experience for Your Job
Standardized testing is not part of the curriculum, and neither are midterms and final exams. Student “grades” will be based on performance in the real-world setting, which the founders argue is a better way to prepare them for the workforce.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Path of the Wind’ by James Misko
James Misko's 'The Path of the Wind' is an evocative novel about a young teacher with a gift for inspiring his students. It's a celebration of great teaching, and a moving read.
Read More »What Happens in Schools With No Report Card Grades – True Learning Begins!
The education system continues to fail students because of this folly of expectation that has resulted in reliance on standardized test scores that have no meaning in relation to what a child knows and retains.
Read More »New Legislation Would Abolish Department of Education by End of 2018
Will the U.S. Dept. of Education vanish by the end of next year under Devos?
Read More »Wil Wheaton Pushes STEAM at the USA Science & Engineering Festival
Actor Wil Wheaton defends the importance of preserving the arts and STEM studies.
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