Tag: next generation learning

The Classroom of the Future

News

September 18th, 2012

My colleague Sarah and I were up in New York City (and Newark, New Jersey) for an event focused on the role and potential of technology to drive student learning. We went on a site visit to Merit Prep Newark which is a recently opened school that provides a glimpse into what this might look like in the years ahead. The first thing that stood out...

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Hold Students Back? Hold On.

News

September 6th, 2012

A recent opinion in The News Journal caught my eye, talking about the virtues of holding students back early on (in the 3rd grade) and opining that this will ultimately make them more successful in school. As a former 2nd grade teacher, my natural instinct in discussing this issue is to approach with caution. I agree with the article that social...

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August 30, 2012

Early Childhood Education, News

August 30th, 2012

Local News The News Journal The future is now in Appoquinimink A state-of-the-art pre-kindergarten and an elementary school were unveiled at a recent “Meet the Teacher Night” held at the Appoquinimink School District’s expanding Fairview Campus in Townsend. “We are building what will be the first pre-K through grade 12 campus in...

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August 29, 2012

News, Policy and Practice

August 29th, 2012

Local News Sussex County Post Outside the box? School financing needs an equitable overhaul An opinion by Rep. Dan Short For too many years, public policymakers in Delaware have debated how to make school financing fair for all students. Yet, to date, the answers continue to be inadequate and school funding remains unequal across the districts...

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