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How teachers learn - nicely annotated by diigo readers
Google co-founder Sergey Brin wants more computers in schools | Technology | Los Angeles Times
Very interesting description of Google Founder Sergey Brin's thoughts on his education
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After he left the Montessori school, Brin felt he was stuck in a 19th-century curriculum, and he ultimately quit high school after his junior year.
Intelligent Video: The Top Cultural & Educational Video Sites | Open Culture
A nice list of sites that contain videos of all kinds, from documentaries to lectures and in between.
Graduation exam compromise earning mixed grades
In defending this exam idea, one person said that she felt it was BETTER to give these tests than one PSSA test every three years. "Wouldn't you rather take the test when you can still remember the material?"
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The latest version of Keystone Exams calls for the state to provide 10 end-of-course exams, beginning with English literature, Algebra 1 and biology in 2010-11, with other subjects being phased in through 2016-17.
The state would ask the federal government to permit the first three to be used to satisfy the No Child Left Behind Act beginning in 2012-13, thus enabling the state to discontinue the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment exams in 11th grade.
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For graduation purposes, school districts would need to count the exams for at least one-third of a student's final grade or districts could use validated local assessments or Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams instead.
Top News - School of the Future: Lessons in failure
Interesting read about assumptions, a well-meaning program, and the lessons learned
46 States and D.C. to Pursue Common Education Standards - washingtonpost.com
Wondering - is this a good thing or VERY bad thing?
Educational Games
This is just what the title implies. Check out these top-rated educational games.
Be Very Afraid
Watch videos of children talking about their projects.
2020 Forecast: Creating the Future of Learning
This 2020 Forecast is a tool for thinking about, preparing for, and shaping the future. It outlines key forces of change that will shape the landscape of learning over the next decade.
KnowledgeWorks - Map of Future Forces Affecting Education - Home
KnowledgeWorks Foundation and the Institute for the Future (IFTF) are pleased to present the 2006-2016 Map of Future Forces Affecting Educatio"
Once Upon a School - Home
Dave Eggers is one of the winners of the TED Make a Wish award in 2008. He challenges EVERYONE to get involved - really involved - in a school.
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