Tag: Education Technology
August 28, 2012
August 28th, 2012
National News The Republic 40% of New Mexico high school seniors still need to pass exit exam to get diploma More than 40% of New Mexico's high school seniors still need to pass the state's exit exam if they are to earn their diplomas without jumping through additional hoops. State officials adopted the exit exam test in 2010, but this year is...VIEW ARTICLE
Schools Need to Work More Like Coffee Shops
August 27th, 2012
As technology proliferates and continually increases our ability to personalize learning for every student, educators can use this opportunity to completely rethink everything from school design to instructional formats to the tools utilized for instruction, according to a blog post on NPR’s KQED. The blog post documents the transformation of...VIEW ARTICLE
Voting Starts Today for iEducate Delaware Finalists
Early Childhood Education, News, Policy and Practice
August 15th, 2012
Today, voting has begun for the iEducate Delaware finalists: 15 Delawareans who are unsung heroes of public education from up and down the state. The finalists--nominated by people like you--represent a diverse cross-section of teachers, community leaders, school leaders, and other inspiring individuals who are dedicating their time, commitment...VIEW ARTICLE
Red Clay’s STEM Program Thrills Students
August 3rd, 2012
A few weeks ago, I attended a showcase put on by some budding young engineers where I got to see robots, roller coasters, alternative-energy race cars, and even a few rocket launches. What made this event even more exciting is that I had taught a few of these engineers to multiply fractions and solve equations just a few months earlier. For the...VIEW ARTICLE