The PBS Newshour featured a story on schools in New Orelans last night as part of their 10-year retrospective on Katrina and how the city has coped with its aftermath. What I appreciate about the segment is that it presents both the champions and the critics of the new system, and it allows for a larger discussion on whether this is a model worth emulating in other cities.
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Schools in New Orleans Featured on PBS Newshour
As the country marks the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastation in New Orleans, much attention has been given to the revitalization in the city, particularly the changes that have occurred in its schools. Some applaud the city's use of charters, which have essentially taken the place of a traditional public school system, and see the city as a model for urban school renewal. However, critics see the model as deeply flawed, particularly when it comes to students who have exceptionalities or who do not thrive in a setting that demands intense discipline.
The PBS Newshour featured a story on schools in New Orelans last night as part of their 10-year retrospective on Katrina and how the city has coped with its aftermath. What I appreciate about the segment is that it presents both the champions and the critics of the new system, and it allows for a larger discussion on whether this is a model worth emulating in other cities.
The PBS Newshour featured a story on schools in New Orelans last night as part of their 10-year retrospective on Katrina and how the city has coped with its aftermath. What I appreciate about the segment is that it presents both the champions and the critics of the new system, and it allows for a larger discussion on whether this is a model worth emulating in other cities.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Gearing Up for the New (School) Year: A Video Playlist
All last week, the unmistakable signs that the school year was about to begin. Our first-year students were going through orientation, parents were moving students in, and meetings and faculty events were taking place. While I can't believe that summer is over and that it is time to start a new school year, I'm also excited to see my seniors and to get a new batch of secondary education students in my general methods courses.
To help you (and me) get psyched for the new school year, here is my "Welcome to the New School Year" video playlist (after the jump):
Monday, August 3, 2015
August's Professional Development Opportunities
I apologize for not posting in July - the month was dedicated to preparing for a trip, going on a trip, and recovering from the trip. That said, August is upon us, and while some people have the month (or most of the month) off, many others are getting ready to start back to school. To help those of us in the latter category get into the right frame of mind, here are some free online PD opportunities:
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