by Pat Wyman | Nov 14, 2014 | Articles
They came straight from work, squeezed into the child size desks, and the class began to help parents learn how to help kids with math At Sallie Humble Elemtary, parents were desperate to learn, and willing to do anything to help children with homework. And so, the... by Susan Kruger, M.Ed. | Oct 30, 2014 | Articles
FOCUSING ON WHAT WORKS Once you understand the 80/20 Rule, you start looking for “80/20 Leverage Points.” These are the strategies that give you the most impact for your effort. The heart of the 80/20 rule is that the right small factors bring disproportionate... by Monica Scott | Oct 9, 2014 | Articles
Education leaders state that students to be tested on Common Core English and math standards are receiving an education that is based on teaching, critical thinking engagement, and communication and collaboration. At Kent Innovation High School in West Michigan,... by Jamie Secola | Aug 20, 2014 | Articles
It’s a new school year, and new standards present a challenge to students and parents. In Florida, new state standards that are similar to Common Core are taking effect in fall for the first time in public K-12 schools. These standards are far more rigorous... by Gregory Childress | Aug 17, 2014 | Articles
A well known advisor to educators and business leaders believes that it is important to listen to teachers when developing standards. Michael Cohen, president of Achieve Inc., a Washington, D.C., education reform nonprofit,recently met with North Carolina leaders in...
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