Catching up on Recent Education Articles

Walla Walla school tries new approach to school discipline—suspensions drop 85%
Aces Too High—April 23, 2012, and traveling Facebook recently
This is a GREAT and worthwhile read.


Third Graders wil now officially assess NYC teachers
Washington Post Answer Sheet—June 13, 2013
This is utter lunacy. I don't know how anyone can remain in the profession under these conditions.

How College Students Incorrectly Assess their Instructors
Washington Post Answer sheet—June 5, 2013
See "Third Graders," above.

Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Teacher Tom—June 11, 2013

What's the Most Natural Way to Learn?
Washington Post Answer Sheet—June 17, 2013

'I didn't really research anything in HS,' DC Valedictorian Says
Washington Post Answer Sheet—June 17, 2013

As Demographics Shift, Kids books Stay Stubbornly White
NPR—June 25, 2013

Why Schools Should Relax about Cheating
Washington Post Answer Sheet—June 5, 2013
I'm not sure whether I agree with this, but it's an interesting read!

Why Teachers Should Present New Material as Stories
Washington Post Answer Sheet—June 4, 2013

Teaching—The Hardest Job Everyone Thinks They Can Do
Technology in Education—May 15, 2012