Reflections on Constructing Modern Knowledge 2008
My summer institute, Constructing Modern Knowledge, was one of the most rewarding efforts of my career. I’m already working on how to make next year’s …
A Great Day for America
Watch Senator Barack Obama introduce Senator Joe Biden as his Vice Presidential running-mate. Both inspirational speeches are in the video below.
Modest Advice for a Conscientious Math Teacher
Dan Meyer’s blog, dy/dan shares the thoughts, insecurities and efforts of a terrific young urban educator via words and remarkable videos. His blog is worthy …
Something to Think About as You Enjoy the Olympics
Here are just two articles about how the Chinese Government has refused to honor their deal to allow press freedom and abide by common principles …
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They Hate Me, They Really Really Hate Me!
Kevin Carey, of the “independent” and “innovative” Education Sector, didn’t have the decency to defame me by name when he attacked the cover story, School …
Web 2.Cola
Extend your PBD (personal beverage democracy) and order bottles of Cola featuring your favorite Presidential candidate. Now, thanks to the wisdom of the crowds, you …
On the Cover of the Rolling Stone
Well, sort of… Good Magazine. Here’s a PDF of the 2008 article.
Teachers Can’t Be Trusted to Use Google or Email an Attachment
But this is perfectly fine? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/15/texas-school-district-to_n_119282.html Sent from my iPhone
My First Cover Story of a Magazine Sold at Newsstands!
I’m really honored that the article I wrote, School Wars, is the cover story for the September/October issue of Good Magazine. (PDF here) While they …
Petty & Pathetic Show of Disrespect and Tact
I realize that many of my fellow Americans are racists and that Barack Obama’s poll numbers drop anytime “race” is an issue. One pundit joked …