My work week on January 26th began with a trip to Denver, Colorado. Coincidentally, The New York Times published this article titled What to do in Denver the week before my trip. Though I didn't get to take in all the sites suggested in the video, I did enjoy a couple of meals at local venues. My colleague and I enjoyed lunch at Earle's before a meeting downtown at the Colorado Education Initiative, and we were treated to dinner downtown that same evening. The following day we worked all day with teachers who were analyzing student work and planning revisions to their common assignment units before heading out to the infamous Steuben's (one featured on Diners, Dives, & Drive-Thrus) for dinner.
Education
Students in Northern Kentucky took their desire to be makers into their own hands and created this makerspace.
Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world--read about a film exploring this truth.
Pressure for high-stakes standardized tests is apparently ruining creativity in China. Read more here.
"It's now more important than ever to teach students to think and speak critically" says Terry Roberts in this article.
Visions for Shared Leadership from district administrator Mike Stacey are encouraging.
In education (and other field) we are inundated with big data. In this article we are reminded of the importance of human perspective when we analyze data--yes!
Book review for The Test features a school right here in Kentucky using more performance based assessments to measure student learning.
Science teacher, Patrick Goff, writes about re-thinking the way we do science fairs, and I love this idea as a parent and as an educator.
We had the opportunity to see Jack Andraka live last weekend. If you've never heard him, I'd suggest listening to his dynamic TED TALK.
Health/Adventure
For inspiration to stay active, read about the American man who ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.
Humanity
As we approached the anniversary the 70th anniversary of prisoners being liberated from Auschwitz, hear and read a survivor's story here.
Female Militants published a manifesto about it being acceptable for girls as young as age 9 to be forced into marriage. How is this possibly right?
For weeks now, I've been following the story of Raif Badawi, and was pleased to hear his flogging was once again postponed, and I keep hoping for his freedom.
Remember the nearly 300 Nigerian girls who were kidnapped? They are still not free. Here's a reminder.
A story about girls from Chibok who escaped and are now returning to school, defying the militants.
Music/Art/Business
Madame CEO, Get Me a Coffee articulates some of the gender bias woman still endure in the workplace.
A story about Bob Dylan's speech at the Grammy's was a fun read as was this article about the intersection between art and literature.
8 New Jobs People Will have in 2025 was intriguing.
A delightful Google Doodle on the birthday of poet Langston Hughes.
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| Morning walk in North Denver |
Students in Northern Kentucky took their desire to be makers into their own hands and created this makerspace.
Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world--read about a film exploring this truth.
Pressure for high-stakes standardized tests is apparently ruining creativity in China. Read more here.
"It's now more important than ever to teach students to think and speak critically" says Terry Roberts in this article.
Visions for Shared Leadership from district administrator Mike Stacey are encouraging.
In education (and other field) we are inundated with big data. In this article we are reminded of the importance of human perspective when we analyze data--yes!
Book review for The Test features a school right here in Kentucky using more performance based assessments to measure student learning.
Science teacher, Patrick Goff, writes about re-thinking the way we do science fairs, and I love this idea as a parent and as an educator.
We had the opportunity to see Jack Andraka live last weekend. If you've never heard him, I'd suggest listening to his dynamic TED TALK.
Health/Adventure
For inspiration to stay active, read about the American man who ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.
Humanity
As we approached the anniversary the 70th anniversary of prisoners being liberated from Auschwitz, hear and read a survivor's story here.
Female Militants published a manifesto about it being acceptable for girls as young as age 9 to be forced into marriage. How is this possibly right?
For weeks now, I've been following the story of Raif Badawi, and was pleased to hear his flogging was once again postponed, and I keep hoping for his freedom.
Remember the nearly 300 Nigerian girls who were kidnapped? They are still not free. Here's a reminder.
A story about girls from Chibok who escaped and are now returning to school, defying the militants.
Music/Art/Business
Madame CEO, Get Me a Coffee articulates some of the gender bias woman still endure in the workplace.
A story about Bob Dylan's speech at the Grammy's was a fun read as was this article about the intersection between art and literature.
8 New Jobs People Will have in 2025 was intriguing.
A delightful Google Doodle on the birthday of poet Langston Hughes.
