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Center for Educational Improvement
Dec 29, 20131 min read
The Speed of Light, STEM & Awe
Still, the matter is not settled. NASA engineers have been busy trying to “warp” the trajectory of a photon, to accelerate light. If you...
Center for Educational Improvement
Sep 30, 20131 min read
The 40 Day Challenge: Part II
I did the exercise myself, and here are some of my observations from my personal 40 day challenge: I could be more compassionate. I don’t...
Center for Educational Improvement
Sep 18, 20132 min read
Using Gaze Aversion to Improve Metacognition
When a difficult question is posed, do you look left or right while thinking about your response? Do you look up or down as you consider...
Center for Educational Improvement
Aug 28, 20131 min read
The 40 Day Challenge: Part I
Those of you who are following our heart-centered work will be aware that we are using these themes to drive social emotional learning...
Center for Educational Improvement
Apr 16, 20131 min read
What Makes Finland’s Education System So Successful?
By Joseph Jay Williams, Doctoral Candidate University of California Berkeley, Research Assistant CEI. Finland has received a great deal...
Center for Educational Improvement
Jan 10, 20132 min read
Ending Violence in Schools
The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, weighs heavily on my mind. Those of you who have followed Wow!Ed and...
Center for Educational Improvement
Nov 19, 20121 min read
Brains, the Common Core & Leadership
I am participating this weekend in a conference on Learning and the Brain. Actually multi-tasking with my iPad as I listen to lectures...
Center for Educational Improvement
Nov 16, 20120 min read
Center for Educational Improvement
Nov 12, 20122 min read
Being the Chefs
With Thanksgiving around the corner, I thought it might be appropriate to reflect on what’s happening in education. In a presentation to...
Center for Educational Improvement
Sep 30, 20122 min read
Big Data, Big Potential, Big Career Opportunities
Are you looking for graduate education to prepare you and your students for the future? Consider a master’s degree in Learning Science...
Center for Educational Improvement
Sep 2, 20121 min read
Cultural Responsiveness, Engagement & Learning
Cultural responsiveness is an element of education that educators have been working toward since the Civil Rights Movement. Recent...
Center for Educational Improvement
Aug 19, 20122 min read
Arts Education: Doing More with Less
“Creating by doing is a uniquely powerful way to learn. That’s why I think a high-quality arts education is absolutely critical to...
Center for Educational Improvement
Aug 5, 20121 min read
Principals: Designing Innovations
Principals as the “CEOs”of their buildings are instrumental to the success of initiatives. Whether it is common core, raising academic...
Center for Educational Improvement
Jul 26, 20122 min read
Yoga for Children: A Good Idea?
Yoga for children is taking off in schools, studios, and hospitals across the country as educators and parents look for new activities...
Center for Educational Improvement
Jun 26, 20121 min read
Building Dreams in Entrepreneurship Education
By Suzan Mullane. Obama’s 2011 American Jobs Act Speech emphasized the importance of small businesses; he recognized that...
Center for Educational Improvement
Jun 19, 20121 min read
Dream of Data-Driven Instruction a Real Time Reality
Check out ASSISTments. According to that website: “ASSISTments is a free web-based platform, hosted by Worcester Polytech Institute, that...
Center for Educational Improvement
Jun 12, 20123 min read
Neuroscience and the Argument for Fine Arts Education
‘I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas...
Center for Educational Improvement
Jun 5, 20122 min read
My Early STEM Years, K-6
By Suzan Mullane. As an educator in the Anchorage School District, I spent part of my teaching tenure, with grades K-6th. Great memories,...
Center for Educational Improvement
May 18, 20121 min read
IPads: Revolutionizing Learning for Children with Disabilities
By Suzan Mullane. Well, three cheers for Bridging-Apps and its creator Sami Rahman! BridgingApps is a website where educators can explore...
Center for Educational Improvement
May 18, 20122 min read
Common Core and Worrying Possibilities…
By Suzan Mullane. Today, I talked to a veteran high school principal who discussed his concerns regarding the rigor of Common Core. Yes,...
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