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Degrees of Urgency: Some Thoughts

Degrees of Urgency: Some Thoughts

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The state recently released “a report to the people of Massachusetts from the Massachusetts department of higher education Oct  2014” It is a pretty lengthy read on why we need more graduates particularly in the STEM fields of nursing and computer science.  The background context is colleges are underfunded.  There was much discussion on how to get graduation rates up and in less then 6 years.  The report was also looking at ways to keep students in state schools and…

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Thinking about Professional Development

Thinking about Professional Development

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Summer is a time for relaxation and renewal for educators.  It is the season where we recharge the batteries, reflect on our success and failure and rethink what we will do next year.  During this “down time” many educators participated in curriculum writing and professional development.  Tim Holt recently shared his thoughts on professional development are we preparing cooks or chefs? They echo some of my thinking. I dislike the term “training”  I am often asked if I will be…

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Promise, Potential, Achievement

Promise, Potential, Achievement

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First let’s set the context Take a moment…. Watch Hank Green – The Myth of Greatness and John Green – Deserving If you have time read John Green: Teenager, Aged 36 to give some perspective to what you just watched.  It’s a bit long, it begins as a book review but then goes back to the history of John and Hank and how they got to where they are now. It is a story of hard work, persistence, hope and…

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An Apology

An Apology

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Hi All, I usually try to reply to commenters but have been neglectful recently.  I also had intentions of working on an update for the blog. However I have had  to cut back a bit due to medical issues the last couple of weeks.  Nothing serious just feeling more wiped out as a result.  Feeling better everyday and in a couple of weeks should be back to full strength. Be back soon.

Time for an update

Time for an update

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I have been looking at my blog recently and it is in need of an update. The theme is several versions behind and I need to clean up my links and remove outdated material.  Now if I can just find the time.  But first I’ll procrastinate a bit more by reviewing a variety of other blogs and see what inspirers me. Are there any blogs or formats you think I should explore? I am open to suggestions.

Be Different, You Are Different!

Be Different, You Are Different!

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I am tired of talking about standards, assessments, averages and classifying students. I don’t want to read about combating bulling and tolerating differences.  I want to celebrate the individual and all their “quirkiness”.  It is the people who did not fit the mold, who are not average or, more importantly, those who did not see themselves as one of the crowd who have made the biggest impact in art, science, business and literature. I spent most of my life trying…

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year

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As a teacher we are blessed with 2 starts to a New Year, one where the calendar rolls over and another the start to the school year.  At each juncture we return to school after a break with an opportunity to regroup and start a fresh. Wishing you all a wonderful start a wonderful new year.