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ViewPure – Videos without clutter
Watch YouTube videos without comments, suggestions, or the ‘other’ things.
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Go figure, literacy skills actually make a difference …
Watch an inspiring video about the turnaround at Brockton High School … most impressive is the idea that a small group of dedicated leaders can make such a profound difference for students:
Watch the full episode. See more Need To Know.
A Diploma Worth Having
There’s only one valid measure of the high school curriculum: How well does it prepare students for their adult lives?
Brilliant perspective from Grant Wiggins in Educational Leadership. Read the full article here.
Recently found … 02/23/2011
Recently found … 02/21/2011
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Virtual gondola rides through one of the world’s most beautiful cities. *sigh*
Why Teacher Bashing is Dangerous
The increasingly polarized education policy debate is not just about whether teachers feel the sting of public criticism or whether school budgets suffer another round of cuts. It’s not even about the hot-button issues getting all the attention like merit pay or charter schools.
What’s at stake is more basic: Whether the right to a free public education for all children will survive as a fundamental democratic promise in our society, and whether the schools and districts needed to provide it are going to survive as public institutions.
Read the entire Washington Post article here.
Recently found … 02/15/2011
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Simple and easy to use movie locator – without all the pop ups and nonsense! Finally!
Recently found … 02/14/2011
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Flipit USB Charger – very cool!
The Flipit! USB charger lets you charge your USB device even when all AC outlets are in use. Simply flip out the power tab, insert any existing AC power plug through the tab, then plug into a wall outlet or power strip. Now you’re ready to charge.
Recently found … 02/04/2011
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Explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces.
Groundhog predicts early spring …
But we’re doing our best to enjoy winter … I’m up in the Berkshires with Sam. Our first time on snowshoes!
If you’re looking for adventure, be sure to check out Small World Travel …