Reading Fads: Why Tom Friedman Does Not Compute (2006)
I’m always on the lookout for educational trends. Over the past couple of months the usual suspects who speak at education conferences have been toting …
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‘Tis The Season for Technology
Your school could benefit from a bit of holiday retail therapy
Look at Me! I’m a Blurber!
Today, I received my copy of the brand new softcover edition of David Perkins’ terrific book, Making Learning Whole: How Seven Principles of Teaching Can …
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“Roger & Me” An Exciting New Keynote Event
I am thrilled to offer conferences, professional learning centers and school districts a unique keynote presentation featuring HyperStudio inventor, raconteur and fellow bricoleur Roger Wagner …
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The Year of the Laptop (2010)
Twenty years ago this past summer, I led professional development at the first two schools in the world where every student had a laptop. You …
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My Hero to Speak at CMK 2011
National Book Award-Winning author and civil rights activist Jonathan Kozol is coming to Constructing Modern Knowledge 2011! I could not be more thrilled or honored. …
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Jonathan Kozol Takes on the World (2006)
Jonathan Kozol has never been afraid to take on big targets. His current best seller, The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Education …
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Resources related to Edutopia Webinar
On October 4, 2010, I had the great privilege of participating in a webinar sponsored by Edutopia and featuring a stunning panel of experts charged …
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Cavalcade of Stars Respond to Education Nation
Mark your calendars! A few days ago, Edutopia asked me to write another piece voicing my objections to NBC’s Education Nation coverage and the deeply …
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A Politician that Can Excite Us!
During these dark days of American history in which politicians, media figures and billionaires of every persuasion are vilifying teachers and turning classrooms into joy-free …