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maureen's blogEducation Tube TieBy maureen on 09 May | 0 commentsI’m a sucker for online videos: From Michael Cera’s turn as Alexander Hamilton on Drunk History to break dancing babies, it doesn’t take much to amuse me—or the masses, for that matter, from the millions of individuals who view these videos. Thus, I must marvel at the gumption of the ed video spinoffs, SchoolTube and TeacherTube.
Hats off to Interlake ELITES!By maureen on 08 May | 0 comments
It’s been a grey, grey week, but when I read this Seattle Times article about the incredible power of mobilized Hispanic students at Interlake High School, things seemed a little bit brighter.
ED in 08 and the State of American SchoolsBy maureen on 06 May | 0 commentsI just found an informative and creative video put together by the folks at ED in 08 that demonstrates the U.S. dropout and global achievement crisis...and sort of makes me hungry for cheetos at the same time. Ain’t that a shame…By maureen on 06 May | 0 comments
In case you missed it yesterday, check out this Seattle Times article for the depressing details.
Expanding Parent Access to Student PerformanceBy maureen on 06 May | 0 comments
Our verdict: While letting parents know about school meetings by text message is a great idea, being notified about a student’s routine absences may not be the best thing.
This week, the New York Times takes the expansion of parental notification a step further with development of instant, online student grade viewing technologies. Across the country, online programs like Edline, ParentConnect, Pinnacle Internet Viewer and PowerSchool (now used in more than 10,000 schools in 49 states—including Washington) are allowing parents to find out their children bombed quizzes and tests at the same moment as the students.
Clarifying the role of the WASLBy maureen on 05 May | 0 comments
Providing cost-effective therapies for autismBy maureen on 02 May | 0 comments
Molly Berger: Flexibility, Feedback, and Relationships--All Part of Good TeachingBy maureen on 30 Apr | 0 comments
I have a [professional] crush on Kati HaycockBy maureen on 29 Apr | 0 comments
State Board of Education Approves New Math StandardsBy maureen on 29 Apr | 0 comments
Our fingers are crossed that a plan to confirm the revised high school math standards will be out soon.
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No, we’re not talking about the Fats Domino song—just the
fact that our state missed out on $13.2 million to strengthen math and science
courses. The grant from the National Math & Science Initiative would have
provided teacher training and coaching, tutoring for students, materials and
equipment, and incentives for teachers and students. But it’s gone now, because
NMSI was unable to reach agreement with Washington schools on the terms of the
grant contract and we’re sad.
Last week,
Over the gorgeous weekend, the
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It’s true, I do. She’s tough. She’s got a great presence.
She doesn’t let anyone off the hook for failing schools. And last night, thanks
to the 
