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Weekend Links

At Waldorf School…Technology Can Wait Nothing new or surprising here. Privileged kids don’t need the advantage that technology in schools can (supposedly) provide. With workplace training, Japan’s Kosen colleges bridge skills gap Rhythm, Waldorf Style It seems that lately, I … Continue reading

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Weekend Links

How to Stop the Drop in Verbal Scores E.D. Hirsch, Jr. is behind the Core Knowledge series. It’s a popular “spine” (base curriculum) for homeschoolers. Via Why Boys Fail. Putting Parents in Charge Reminds me that this year, I am putting my money … Continue reading

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Recess makes a comeback! When we lived in Texas, we had the kind of neighborhood school where kids came early to run around on the playground with their friends. After school, they would do it again while us parents chatted with … Continue reading

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Technology in Schools Faces Questions on Value via Bella Luna Toys Robin’s school has some type of technology grant which allowed them to completely “upgrade” completely like the schools in the article. We’ll see how that plays out. Troubled Schools Try Mimicking … Continue reading

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Do Black Children Need Black Teachers? I thought about it and realized that between my catholic schools in St. Lucia and New York, I didn’t have a single white teacher until 7th grade, in public school! Even in high school, most … Continue reading

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