Friday, January 13, 2012

Worth Reading and Viewing

I wanted to recommend the following resources.

1. How is a Bad Radio Station Like Our Public School System (Dubner)- The main focus of the episode is a fascinating New York City Department of Education pilot program called School of One, which customizes the classroom experience for each student. 

2. Are You an Old School or A Bold School? (Richardson)-  follow some bold initiatives and programs schools around the country are engaged in.  Check out the "Learners First" section.


3. Teachers as Brain Changers: Neuroscience and Learning (Pillars)- bridging the gap between brain-based research and the classroom


4. On The Ground (Times Opinion Page)- Melinda Gates and Nicholas Kristof answer readers' questions about poverty.


5. The Value of Teachers (Kristof)- The difference between "good" and "bad" teachers and the role education plays in supporting the economy.

6. Simon Sinek:  How Great Leaders Inspire Action- Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?

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