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Read more... Topics: In The Classroom \| Technology \| 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. Read more... ED in 08 and the State of American Schools By maureen on 06 May \| 0 comments I 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. Read more... Topics: College & Work Readiness \| Ain’t that a shame… By maureen on 06 May \| 0 comments 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. In case you missed it yesterday, check out this Seattle Times article for the depressing details. Read more... Topics: Math \| Math Teachers \| Science \| Science Teachers \| Expanding Parent Access to Student Performance By maureen on 06 May \| 0 comments Last week, Allison posted on the increasing use of cell phone notification for parents regarding emergencies, their children’s school attendance and upcoming meetings. 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. Read more... Topics: Parents \| Technology \| Clarifying the role of the WASL By maureen on 05 May \| 0 comments Over the gorgeous weekend, the Washington State PTA staged its annual conference near SeaTac airport. One of the first sessions of the conference was a panel discussion on standards and assessment featuring Joe Willhoft (Assistant State Superintendent for Assessment and Student Information, OSPI), Maureen Ramos (Washington Education Association, Spokane), Pat Steinburg (Special Education Coalition), Thelma Jackson (Washington Alliance of Black School Educators), Lester Krupp (a high school English teacher from Yelm) and David Fisher (former chair of the State Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission). Read more... Topics: Standardized Tests \| WASL \| Providing cost-effective therapies for autism By maureen on 02 May \| 0 comments Jigsaw Learning’s TeachTown is a computer network for autism applied behavioral therapy. Though it can’t duplicate all of the advantages of a live therapist, autistic children anywhere in the country can log onto the site and work through beneficial social and cognitive problems. And the cost of this software subscription? $40 per month—less than the cost of an hour with a behavioral therapist. Read more... Molly Berger: Flexibility, Feedback, and Relationships--All Part of Good Teaching By maureen on 30 Apr \| 0 comments What should have been an interesting discussion question was returned with blank stares, not even a flicker of thought in the space behind the eyes. Charlotte Brontë’s assertion that a woman should not fall in love until six months after she is married usually sparks a lively response, but not on this Monday following prom weekend. Read more... I have a [professional] crush on Kati Haycock By maureen on 29 Apr \| 0 comments 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 League of Education Voters, I got to see her again. Read more... Topics: Achievement Gap \| College & Work Readiness \| State Board of Education Approves New Math Standards By maureen on 29 Apr \| 0 comments Newsflash: It’s finally done! Yesterday in Olympia, the State Board of Education approved OSPI’s revised K-8 math standards. Our fingers are crossed that a plan to confirm the revised high school math standards will be out soon. Read more... 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