Questioning

As a colleague stated today (I'm paraphrasing) - getting students to learn how to ask the right and good questions is what is important.

Thank you to Mr. Scholze for sharing this with me.

http://mrkempnz.com/2014/06/questioning-the-most-powerful-tool-in-the-classroom-an-action-research.html

Summer Foreign Language Opportunity

The following link will lead you to more information regarding a foreign language opportunity being offered this summer. The Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa is offering this great opportunity for student currently in grades 9-11.

http://www2.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/students/summer/Classes.aspx?P=WLI&L=IC&S=2

Differentiation Doesn't Work - Education Week

Interesting article. Although I think there is more merit to DI than the author gives it, great points are made on how difficult it is for teachers to reach every student.



Differentiation Doesn't Work - Education Week

Dupont Challenge Science Essay Competition

Dupont: The DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition

The DuPont Challenge encourages students to delve deep into their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math and express themselves with creativity and purpose. Ours is a growing world that faces new challenges each day, and DuPont wants students to share their ideas for how science can help keep our global population supplied with food, safety, and clean energy. Essays must be between 700 to 1,000 words in length, include a list of research sources, and fall under one of four categories: Together, we can feed the world; together, we can build a secure energy future; together, we can protect people and the environment; or together, we can be innovative anywhere. Maximum award: U.S. Savings Bond of $5,000 at maturity; expenses-paid Orlando trip; Britannica Digital Learning E-book collection, including Britannica Illustrated Science Library (67 E-book volumes total); and Britannica's 5 iOS science apps. Eligibility: students currently enrolled in grades 6 through 12 in public, private, or home schools in the United States, Canada, or their territories. Deadline: January 31, 2015. More

http://thechallenge.dupont.com/essay/students/student-awards.php

Three Things to Know About the U.S. Bishops’ Recent Discussions on Catholic Schools // Alliance for Catholic Education

Three Things to Know About the U.S. Bishops’ Recent Discussions on Catholic Schools // Alliance for Catholic Education

Online Learning Opportunity for Junior High Students

The University of Wisconsin - Madison is offering a program called Program A Missions. There are many missions available to choose from and they are designed to extend learning in the classroom. Students selecting to get involved in this program must be passionate about the subject matter they are pursuing.

Visit www.wcaty.wise.edu for more information. See Mr.Plummer if you wish to pursue a mission.

No, You Can't Do 'Extra Credit' - Work in Progress - Education Week Teacher

No, You Can't Do 'Extra Credit' - Work in Progress - Education Week Teacher