1. Does Preschool Actually Help Kids Succeed?
I know the jury is still out on the benefits of preschool, but speaking from experience I am quite certain a high-quality preschool program would benefit large segments of our population. Put simply, many of the children showing up at my school are ill-equipped to begin school when compared with their suburban counterparts.
http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/02/does-preschool-actually-help-kids-succeed/273122/
2. De-mystifying Math
Jamon Smith, an excellent writer for the Tuscaloosa News, takes a look at the Capitol School in Tuscaloosa, AL and their utilization of Singapore Math. Here is a quote from the article: "Spencer said Singapore math relies on problem solving and higher-order thinking, not just numbers and word problems. She said it’s about figuring out how math is done."
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20130215/NEWS/130219858/1007?Title=De-mystifying-math
3. Teacher Gets Valentine's Day Card 67 Years Straight
This story is sure to warm hearts and bring a tear to many an eye. What a great testament to the power of teachers.
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2013/02/teacher_gets_valentines_card_67_years_straight.ht
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4. Education Experts Tackle Cage-Busting Leadership in Washington DC
James Swift discusses Frederick M. Hess's book Cage Busting Leadership and feedback from an American Enterprise Institute panel held in Washington DC.
http://www.youthtoday.org/view_article.cfm?article_id=5859
5. Cage Busting Leadership and the Culture of Can't
This article takes a deeper dive into Hess's book and explores some of the fallacies about school reform. According to Hess, school leaders have much more power than they believe.
http://www.aei.org/outlook/education/k-12/leadership/cage-busting-leadership-and-the-culture-of-cant/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=021613
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