Interesting reading for educators

If you have any interest in why the Chinese tend to score so much higher than the United States on math assessments then you might want to click on this link.  I am looking forward to following this study.  If this subject is of particular interest to you then I suggest you also check out Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell.
What makes math instruction more effective in China?



Thomas Friedman suggests that there is no secret to the success of students in Shanghai on the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) examinations.  He credits the "back to the basics" approach and a relentless emphasis on improving instructional practices.
Another view on education in China



Nice article on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the best way to utilize them in a school setting.
Education and skills using today's technologies



If you are an educator, please read this and post your response so we can have a discussion around this topic.  I am curious to hear what teachers have to say on this subject and would also be interested in the perspective parents would have regarding their experience with their sons in the classroom.
What schools can do to help boys succeed

Some Interesting Links for Wednesday Reading!

Below are five links I think you may find interesting and, hopefully, useful.  The first link is certainly disturbing and is indicative of the moral decay of our nation.  The bottom line is that there are no free lunches--someone always pays, but the people taking advantage of this glitch in the system don't quite get this concept.  The second link is primarily for those in leadership positions or desiring a leadership position.  I believe teachers with Apple products will find the third link beneficial, although they may already have these apps.  The fourth and fifth links address our nation's high schools and what can be done to improve them.  As always, please let me know what you think.  Have a great day!


To find out how far we have slipped as a nation, please click here.

Looking to take your leadership to a new level?  Numbers 2 through 4 will work for school leaders.

Use your iPad or iPhone to make your classroom more effective and efficient!  8 Great apps for the classroom!

What can we do to improve American high schools?  Rethinking High School

It is important ot remind our students that the habits they are developing today matter tomorrow.  Practice College Study Skills During High School