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The Walmart Checker

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:47:21 -0500

I was in line at the local Walmart and the checker was an elderly White man. When it was my turn he...

Would you support a voucherized education system? If not, then why? The world's top public education systems utilize a voucher system.

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:04:11 -0500

There is a lot to consider in your questions. Let me start with using the “world’s top...

Is There Really a STEM Problem?

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:35:25 -0500

I recently read a letter to the editor in my local paper from someone who claimed to be an...

What do you think about faith schools? Do you think they clash with multiculturalism in a modern secular society? Have a nice day.

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:40:01 -0500

There is a long history of faith-based schools in the USA. Public schools were perceived by some as...

Hi i am looking for some advice on what are some good tools go with for an inspiring teacher. I mean what kind of books/lessons or anything that would help me understand more a student or if this is really what I'm looking to do with me life. Thank you for your time.

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:25:26 -0500

For both teachers and aspiring teachers, get involved in your professional organizations (NEA/AFT,...

What state do you teach in?

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:32:50 -0400

I taught in Ohio for 35 years. I’ve been retired for a year but, as you can see, I’m...

Candidates and Education

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:32:52 -0400

I just read a Twitter post that made me reflect a bit about the upcoming election, the candidates,...

Are AP Courses Worthwhile?

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:23:58 -0400

I recently read John Tierney’s article, “AP Classes Are A Scam,” in The Atlantic...

Advice to the President-Stop Lauding Race To The Top

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:07:35 -0400

President Obama needs to quit mentioning Race to the top as if it is something of which to be to be...

Education: For What Purpose?

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:09:08 -0400

Watching (actually having no choice) the political ads on TV, along with reading all the articles in...

Teachers Need To Find their Voice

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:38:53 -0400

Participating in the excellent Twitter #edchat discussion at noon today I was reminded, no matter...

How To Break The Mold & Reinvent Your Resumé :: Tips :: 99U

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:23:23 -0400

How To Break The Mold & Reinvent Your Resumé :: Tips :: 99U

Credentials And Teaching - A Conversation

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:30:54 -0400

After yesterday’s post, I received several good pieces of feedback. One point stated that...

Credentials and Teaching

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:43:06 -0400

Many jobs require certain skills in order to perform them in a competent manner and teaching is no...

Living On iDevices

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:55:04 -0400

This summer has been filled with the chaos of moving. Well, not just moving but the sale of our home...

Mandates, Socialism, and Education

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:44:58 -0400

After the recent Supreme Court decision upholding Affordable Care Act, a retired teaching colleague...

Put Your Pencils Down: gjmueller: “At some point in recent American history, we started...

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:57:26 -0400

Put Your Pencils Down: gjmueller: “At some point in recent American history, we started...:...

What do you think about No Child Left Behind and its affect on the education system since it was issued to the present day? Do you think it will ever be repealed?

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:29:57 -0400

NCLB has been an educational disaster. It made impossible demands on states and school systems by...

A Whirlwind Couple of Months

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:49:06 -0400

The past several months have been full of Don’t Get Me Started moments, they just aren’t...

what is your opinion on standardized testing in public school?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:20:40 -0400

There can be a role for standardized tests, but at present their importance has become way...