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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

8-4-14 Wag The Dog Week - Common Core Cheerleaders

WagTheDog | Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart. ~ Rumi:







Common Core Cheerleaders
There clearly is a lack of research and evidence regarding the efficacy of the Common Core Standards but even more troubling is the absence of local leadership. There is a great difference between a nationally recognized Common Core cheerleader and a locally respected education leader. NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and NY Education Commissioner John King should be less concerned with leading the natio




8-4-14 Wag The Dog Week
WagTheDog | Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart. ~ Rumi: Care To LearnImage: Rutu Modan   “What does it take to be a good parent? We know some of the tricks for teaching kids to become high achievers. For example, research suggests that when parents praise effort rather than ability, children develop a stronger work ethic and be