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Sesame Street
Sesame Street is a landmark of television programming. Over twenty years of exemplary shows has taught generations of children and their children and now their children’s children.This goes out to some very special children: Jayden, Brianna, and Aalyah the Soul … Continue reading
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Tagged children, education, fun, Grover, learning, muppets, Sesame Street, video
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Schoolhouse Rock: Elbow Room
This series was some of the best educational programming EVER on network television. It is timeless and I along with millions of other kids in the 70’s grew up on this. Take a moment to reminisce, call the kids to … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC, classic, education, Programs, Schoolhouse Rock, television
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Why we’re teaching ‘The Wire’ at Harvard
I was a devotee of “The Wire” during its 5 year run on HBO. Developing a class that integrates the show into the course curriculum is inventive and fascinating. This is the sort of creativity all American schools need on … Continue reading
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg to Donate $100 Million to Newark Schools – WSJ.com
This is a great gift to the children of Newark. This can go a very long way to improve the quality of education in Newark. I am sure Mayor Booker and his staff will develop a comprehensive plan to address that issue using … Continue reading
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Tagged children, Chris Christie, Cory Booker, education, facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, New Jersey, Newark, Newark Schools
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A Vision of Students Today
As we get settled into a new school year, I would like to share this video. It describes today’s student. How we learn, how we learn, and what we are concerned about. Excellent job by Michael Wesch and the students … Continue reading
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Tagged college, education, Kansas State University, learning, Michael Wesch, statistics, students, university
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Schoolhouse Rock:$7.50 Once a Week
This series was some of the best educational programming EVER on network television. It is timeless and I along with millions of other kids in the 70’s grew up on this. Take a moment to reminisce, call the kids to … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC, classic, education, Schoolhouse Rock, television
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Schoolhouse Rock: Tyrannosaurus Debt
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Educators: Black Boys Set Up to Fail
As a new school year begins, it is imperative that we are active in our children’s educational endeavors. We must be vigilant and vocal at school board meetings, PTA meetings, teachers, and our children. This must not be allowed to continue and … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, boys, children, education, Parent-Teacher Association, PTA, school
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Schoolhouse Rock: Electricity
This series was some of the best educational programming EVER on network television. It is timeless and I along with millions of other kids in the 70’s grew up on this. Take a moment to reminisce, call the kids to … Continue reading
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A Historic Opportunity
Honorable Cory Booker, the Mayor of Newark, NJ writes on the meaning, significance of, and the potential discussion surrounding how to use the $100M grant from Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg. The grant can change the direction of public education not just for the city … Continue reading →