Educational+Articles+of+Interest

Below is an article about the success of summer reading programs that encourage kids to keep up their reading habit during the months off! (Shesman) []

[|After Firings Halted, Some Bemoan State Of R.I. School] Blame Game

[|Most Likely to Succeed] I read this a few years ago. You may find it interesting.

[|U.S. schools chief endorses release of teacher data] At this point it is not a matter of when but how. Sec. Duncan's comments on teacher evaluation. Check it out!

[|A Stand-Up Approach to Students Sleeping in Class] Now that's outSTANDING!

[|How to write a SMART goal] This powerpoint will show you how to write and implement a SMART Goal.

[|Waiting for Superman Trailer] This is a must see

[|IPS kids repeat kindergarten at a high rate, but does it help?] Should it be used at the secondary level?

[|Is There an Algebra Overkill?] Still not sure

[|An Offer They Wouldn't Refuse] What an interesting idea.

[|4,100 Students Prove ‘Small Is Better’ Rule Wrong] Yes they can. Yes they did.

[|Rigor = Relevance Article] "Best Teaching Practices for Rigor in Learning"