tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74839116824905195372024-10-24T17:03:34.781-04:00Frances Slocum Chapter ResourcesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-91908894025373443222019-02-08T13:48:00.001-05:002019-02-08T13:48:08.807-05:00Education Week: Indiana debate over teacher pay boost remains unsettledThe Indiana legislative leaders and Indiana Governor Holcomb agree that raising teacher pay is a priority, but no one has an agreeable plan to achieve that goal yet. Holcomb has proposed a 3 percent raise in school funding over the next two years, hoping local districts funnel most of the money to raising teacher salaries. Meanwhile, Holcomb wants to create a study group to make recommendations RWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-67953111493704261172019-02-08T00:16:00.003-05:002019-02-08T00:16:49.608-05:00February Meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of Retired EducatorsRWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-35126360262433130242019-02-07T21:27:00.001-05:002019-02-07T21:35:24.131-05:00State superintendent on her exit from politics: ‘It’s follow the money on steroids’Indiana State Superintendent Jennifer McCormick will not be running for re-election as legislators are poised to give the sitting governor the right to appoint a superintendent who will cater to the governor's desires for education policy. McCormick will leave the top educator position feeling frustrated that the job she took to make a difference for kids, was more about money and politics than RWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-58373935206123251532019-02-01T17:59:00.000-05:002019-02-01T18:00:10.057-05:00Lawmakers weigh bill to split school referendum funds with local charter schools"House Education Committee chair Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) is proposing a bill that would require any districts that pass funding referenda to share those dollars with local charter schools.
Behning says he wants to make charter school funding more equitable, and that charters receive about $3,000 less from the state per student than traditional public schools.
But executive director of the RWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-46719256054498569102019-01-31T11:06:00.000-05:002019-01-31T11:07:01.496-05:00More on Indiana's teacher shortageFrom a shared Facebook post by a dear, respected friend:
"Thanks go to State Representative Ed Delaney (Indpls.) for his efforts to address Indiana's teacher shortage. He explains how we got here very well.
One more point...when local property taxes were capped, the State of Indiana was supposed to replace lost LOCAL revenues with STATE funds for public schools. Instead, public schools were cutRWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-46435732601208373062019-01-29T22:50:00.001-05:002019-01-29T22:52:23.628-05:00Here's how Gov. Holcomb's plan to boost teacher pay could widen pay gap in Indiana"Based on the analysis of 2018 wages, Indianapolis Public Schools could save more than $2 million a year. Lawrence, Perry and Wayne townships would save more than $1 million. Hamilton Southeastern Schools would save nearly $1.5 million.F
For tiny Medora Community Schools in rural Jackson County, the loss of just two students would erase the $12,000 that district is projected to save. RWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-79507478524113104172019-01-29T16:49:00.002-05:002019-01-29T22:59:09.099-05:00Hoosiers close to losing chance to vote for state schools superintendentHoosier voters are on the precipice of losing the right to directly choose who they want to administer education policy in Indiana.
https://tinyurl.com/y7rb7y84RWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-21814221293283629722019-01-29T08:49:00.002-05:002019-01-29T22:57:11.554-05:00Costly choice: Indiana can't afford voucher money-grab"Southwest Allen County Schools Superintendent Phil Downs, who has closely tracked the financial effects of the voucher program on Indiana school districts, points out the cost of HB 1675 could double the cost of the state's voucher program...House Bill 1675, a voucher expansion bill that could cost taxpayers as much as $170 million a year.
http://www.journalgazette.net/RWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-84609879842283498912019-01-22T10:49:00.000-05:002019-01-22T10:49:16.872-05:00National School Choice WeekHoosier parents are being encouraged to explore options for their student’s education during National School Choice Week. Here’s the broadcast from Fox59 in Indianapolis.
RWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-77222336631018522472018-12-11T21:57:00.000-05:002018-12-11T21:57:33.988-05:00Controversial Virtual School Operator Pivots to Job Training"The pivot is, in some ways, an obvious financial and strategic decision. It comes on the heels of the 2018 midterm election in which governors on both sides of the aisle ran on a commitment to reintroduce career education to high school students and increase apprenticeships in an effort to fill the skilled jobs gap – an issue that's drawn increasing national attention over the last few years."
RWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-59948765678256334102018-12-05T10:42:00.001-05:002018-12-05T10:51:02.476-05:00Many Online Education Marketplaces Have Sputtered. Will Quizlet’s Pass the Test?Many Online Education Marketplaces Have Sputtered. Will Quizlet’s Pass the Test?
"In order to sell premium materials on Quizlet, one must first apply and be approved as a “Verified Creator.” The process includes a thorough review of the credentials of prospective content creators, and whether they can prove that their published materials are already used in educational institutions.
So far 30 RWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-33102179946722003122018-12-05T10:37:00.002-05:002018-12-05T10:37:30.760-05:00Teachers Launch First Strike at Charter School Network (Chicago)Teachers Launch First Strike at Charter School NetworkRWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-64595192278158901842018-12-05T10:10:00.000-05:002018-12-05T10:10:11.326-05:00Why Good Teachers Quit TeachingArticle from WeAreTeachers.com - Why Good Teachers Quit Teaching
RWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513098003815399302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-47276828725532977792016-12-02T08:44:00.002-05:002016-12-02T08:46:24.513-05:00Curriculum Resources Covering Holidays & Observances from Around the World
By Phil Nast, retired middle school teacher and freelance writer
From NEA Resources.
Celebrate the holiday season and learn how others celebrate with these lessons and resources for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ashura, Pongal, and New Years.
RESOURCES FOR:
Grades K-5
Grades 6-12
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-54842699718352034092016-11-02T11:17:00.004-04:002016-11-02T11:34:10.554-04:00Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month
November is Native American Month and Alaska Native Heritage Month. Explore Native American Culture with the Following Lessons, Activities, and Resources from NEA
Resources for:
Grades K-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-80265080990732186602016-11-02T10:49:00.001-04:002016-11-02T10:55:28.834-04:00The 2016 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs
Gurus, communities, leaders and all-stars highlight this year’s latest batch of the top K-12 blogs.
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2016/04/50-k12-must-read-IT-blogs-2016
From: EdTech K-12 Magazine Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-11754144379485989242016-10-26T09:56:00.001-04:002016-10-26T09:56:51.312-04:00Indiana PBS Lesson Plans
Indiana PBS lesson plan website. Plans can be selected by grade, subject, or standards. Reference terms are assigned to each statement within
a standards document and to each media resource, and correlations are based
upon matches of these terms for a given grade band.
http://indiana.pbslearningmedia.org/?gclid=CJeZ1uPK-M8CFQIKaQodaCMOAA
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-47506308870366560652016-10-20T20:56:00.002-04:002016-10-20T20:56:23.518-04:00Resources Toolkit for New Teachers
From
classroom management to working with parents, lesson planning to
learning environments, this compilation of blogs, videos, and other
resources provides an array of tips and advice for teachers just
starting out.
Originally Published: May 10, 2013 | Updated: May 8, 2015
Before you dig in to the resources, consider advice from veteran educator Elena Aguilar in her Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-68854408943453269172016-10-19T15:55:00.004-04:002016-10-19T15:57:46.721-04:005 Tips for Parent-teacher Conference Success
It’s not hard for a parent-teacher conference to go off the rails. If a parent has a bone to pick about the school’s dress code, for example, that conversation can quickly eat up the entire meeting time—leaving precious few minutes for a teacher to explain their child’s report card or discuss academic and behavior issues.
That’s why savvy teachers plan ahead to get the most out of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-37300500103450272032016-09-15T09:46:00.002-04:002016-09-15T09:46:42.943-04:00Parent Involvement in Education - ResourcesParent involvement in education is one of the biggest predictors of student success: http://www.edutopia.org/parent-leadership-education-resources
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-47686839034851816372015-04-24T10:56:00.002-04:002015-04-24T11:09:42.285-04:0052 Of The Best Apps For Your Classroom In 2015What are the best apps for your classroom? The best little bits of software to use tomorrow, in your school, to make your classroom go?
http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/52-of-the-best-apps-for-classrooms/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-54292492970941324482014-11-19T11:50:00.001-05:002014-11-19T11:50:39.615-05:00The Best Google Drive Cheat SheetsAre you a Google Drive user? It’s not easy to truly become an expert-level user of Google Drive. There are a ton of keyboard shortcuts and features that are tough to master. These little-known features and shortcuts are actually going to save you a boatload of time, though.
http://dailygenius.com/google-drive-cheat-sheets/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-26431433398951237572014-11-19T11:39:00.002-05:002014-11-19T11:43:43.525-05:0024 Examples of Using Hashtags for Teaching and LearningEffective use of the hashtag ( # ) can bolster both teaching and learning, here are a handful of hashtag topics and some examples of how to use them.
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2014/11/ways-to-use-hashtags-for-teaching-and-learning/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-73666887822114917362014-11-02T13:10:00.004-05:002014-11-19T11:18:27.628-05:00TED-Ed Periodic Table VideosThe team at periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table.
http://tinyurl.com/lyf6u6bUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483911682490519537.post-30646876501453749952014-10-29T14:48:00.001-04:002014-11-19T11:17:53.598-05:00The 5 Main Fluencies of The 21st Century LearningThis article is entitled " 21st Century Fluencies" and is basically based on Crockett et al.'s book Literacy is Not Enough. The main argument in this paper is that 21st century fluencies are process skills that students need in order to thrive in a rapidly changing world. These process skills include things such critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and innovation to mention Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0