New Ways with Trash- HS Lesson Plans for the 21st CenturyPosted by Kira on January 28, 2010
So, I had a conversation today with the District level art person. It went something like this:
Me: Why am I shopping at the dollar store for glue sticks, and picking trash or “recyclables” every weekend. Why have I only printed out one photo this year for my students in a Photography class? Can I charge [...]
Don’t Let the Perfect Teacher Make You Feel BadPosted by Barb on January 27, 2010
There is one in ever school, a teacher who has put herself on a pedestal. She has a reputation for being an outstanding teacher. You’ve heard her classroom is well organized and color coded. She seems friendly enough, but at the same time she scares the crap out of you. You [...]
Race Day and Test DayPosted by Marsha on January 26, 2010
I ran a 5K this weekend. At first I felt good, but for some reason I tired quickly and cramped. I didn’t understand why. I was ready for this run. This distance is an average run for me. I knew the course and had run many 5Ks before. The weather was perfect, I slept well… [...]
Kids Live To Be OnlinePosted by Barb on January 25, 2010
The New York Times article, If Your Kids Are Awake, They’re Probably Online, reported that today’s young people spend almost every waking moment connect to some kind of electrical device such as cell phones, computers, and television. The bigger question is, “Why are they spending seven and a half hours a day using such devices?”
People [...]
