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Comment on Communicating the Whole Student – and Teacher by Joe Beckmann

Joe Beckmann — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:37:12 +0000

Mica’s reporting is both accurate and justifiably rapturous. There are some pretty big questions, however, that nobody seems to have addressed:
1) How do the self-assessment activities in the portfolio process – reflecting on which project or product best reflects ideas like responsibility, creativity, or teamwork – itself change the students’ skills?
2) Does the process change any more obvious patterns – like attendance, being on time, grades, test scores, or other evidence of goal setting?
3) What proportion of activities – in or out of school – best demonstrate those skills, to students, to parents, to teachers, and to potential employers or colleges? How might we find out such an impact?
OneVille is but a pilot program, and even just raising these questions is a powerful outcome. Yet we might well pursue them, since the portfolios themselves were strong enough for EVERY FRESHMAN to do one as soon as next year.

Comment on The Little Things by @zackboston

@zackboston — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:15:57 +0000

This is a thoughtful post, Uche. It reminded me about a recent post about relationships as a forgotten factor in the Race to the Top Discussions by Mark Anthony Neal from Duke. I follow his tweets @newblackman

http://newblackman.blogspot.com/2011/04/teaching-is-realationship-building-what.html

Comment on OneVille efforts, 2010-11 by CJ Thompson

CJ Thompson — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:57:47 +0000

Its great to see those of higher education and those attaining it, using it to their best potential. i attended a school there back in the day that go me into this world of 1s and 0s CLC Computer learning Center, I see the schools gone underground now. I truly enjoy and applaud your efforts for the wonderful contributions you have made.

Warm Regards, CJ Thompson

Comment on Upcoming event on July 22nd for Somerville online media makers by Courtney O'Keefe

Courtney O'Keefe — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:53:43 +0000

Count me in!

Comment on Upcoming event on July 22nd for Somerville online media makers by Somerville Voices » Blog Archive » Somerville Online Media Meetup

Somerville Voices » Blog Archive » Somerville Online Media Meetup — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:23:52 +0000

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Comment on Upcoming event on July 22nd for Somerville online media makers by Tweets that mention Upcoming event on July 22nd for Somerville online media makers -- Topsy.com

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:04:36 +0000

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Comment on OneVille Report From Healey Parent Forum at Mystic Activity Center by Mica Pollock

Mica Pollock — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:58:27 +0000

Thanks for your useful feedback, Jane. Actually, OneVille isn’t Healey-specific; we’ve just piloted some of our efforts there. Our ultimate vision is assisting the success of kids citywide.

Comment on OneVille Report From Healey Parent Forum at Mystic Activity Center by Jane Becker

Jane Becker — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:36:27 +0000

I am struck by your comment about the absence of parents with long generational roots in Somerville. In fact, that is my concern about the “oneville” project. The Healey School is unique in that it contains more than one program but it is also “unique” in Somerville for its almost complete lack of students who are from white Somerville families with , as you say, generational roots in Somerville. how can you possibly call yourselves “Oneville” without including those students and families? Wouldn’t this project work better at SHS or another elementary school. Even with a combined Choice and Neighborhood- the Healey won’t be like the other elementary schools.

Comment on It Takes A Network to Raise a Child by Al Willis

Al Willis — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:32:47 +0000

Thanks to the internet and all the ways we can communicate, a network of concerned and caring adults raising a kid is not only possible, it’s what’s needed in the 21st century.

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Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:52:40 +0000

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