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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Ad Hominem is Not a Synonym for Insult

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For the last several years, probably coincident with the increase in online forums and comments, I have noticed that the general public seem...
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Are Teachers Fast-Food Purveyors or Professionals?

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I have been following an online discussion.  (Scratch that, what do you call it when one of the parties constantly responds with insults).  ...
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Most American Math Teachers Cannot Teach Math

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...because they studied non-math in school, not math. (And most of the rest of us have the same problem.) https://schoolcrossing.blogsp...
Friday, February 17, 2017

Expert Teachers Fall Through Alternative Certification Cracks

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Critics of alternative certification often express dismay that alternative certification could possible qualify someone who has no prior tea...
Thursday, December 29, 2016

When Are We Ever Gonna Use This?

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Raise your hand if you have ever heard this question, “When are we ever gonna use this?” When I was a young teacher, I tried hard to answer...
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Teachers Should Teach to the Test

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Should teachers teach to the test? Some say of course we should, in order to give students the best chance for achieve their highest potent...
Thursday, October 27, 2016

Can You Teach the Bible in Public Schools?

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The short answer is yes, you can and should teach the Bible in public schools. The long answer is more nuanced. There are three subjects...