by Susan Santone | Feb 23, 2016 | 21st Century Learning, Common Core, critical thinking
“When am I ever going to use this?” We’ve probably all heard that from students. To engage today’s tech-savvy kids, many schools are reaching for the latest technologies. While potentially valuable, technology-based “innovation” overlooks something much more basic:...
by Susan Santone | Jan 29, 2016 | 21st Century Learning, Common Core, critical thinking, public education, Teacher Education
This post builds on earlier articles about the curriculum I believe students need to thrive into the future. There is simply not enough room here to describe the stunning units teacher colleagues are designing, so please contact me if you’d like to learn more about...
by Susan Santone | Jan 15, 2016 | Common Core, critical thinking, Diversity, Holidays
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is here and no doubt many schools will observe the day with instruction on diversity and Civil Rights. Perhaps it will be a speaker, a cultural heritage celebration, or posters prominently displayed in the hall. These activities can help...
by Susan Santone | Jan 14, 2016 | Common Core, Diversity, equity, Higher Education
This post continues our #NewTeacherVoices series featuring pre-service teachers. Today’s guest blogger is Clamentia Hall Jr. He is a double major in elementary education and language arts in elementary education. Along with being an advocate for democratic...
by Susan Santone | Dec 18, 2015 | Common Core, critical thinking, Diversity, Holidays, Religion
Cue singing children: It’s that time of year . . Christmas is so near . . . Wait! Can we say that in a public school?! It’s the holidays, a time of year when educators grapple with questions of culture and inclusion. With a diversifying student body,...
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