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How Children Succeed, intro

by judy5ca

Dec 9, 2012

I'm hooked, but wary. I'm not yet convinced it's a good idea to use the "cognitive" to epitomize the bad guy. I'm not yet convinced we need to see this as an either/or dilemma.

What I LOVE is that character is something all can achieve. At least I would like to think so. Now I'm interested to see how we go about teaching grit.

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KimKca Hmm. Good point. I think it has been the "only" approach for so long that little room was left for the "touchy feely" character approach. I am going to dig in tonight too!

:-)K

Dec 9, 2012

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The 98/2 Rule and School Administrators

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Dec 27, 2012

When making decisions for the school and his staff, he uses the 98/2 rule.

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"Hurt People Hurt People"

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jan 2, 2013

Excerpt:

"From the nationally publicized shootings, to the frequently occurring weapons and assault charges, to the widespread bullying epidemic, and vandalism, schools have angry, hostile, frustrated students who have vengeance and retaliation as their underlying motivation."

Click below to read the rest.

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Jeff Anderson Books

by Lori

Jan 3, 2013

Hi

I would like to interest my fellow staff members in reading either Mecanically Inclined or Everyday Editing.

Does anyone have a preference? We are an elementary K-5 Building.

Thanks

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Lori Judy thanks for the recommendation...I was able to talk 6 fellow staff members into a book club with Everyday Editing. We are ordering the books this weekend.

Lori

On 1/04/13, judy5ca with a P.S. wrote: > P.S. I forgot to say that my kids love EE and that their work is > often grammatically correct, fun, and entertaining. &g...See More

Jan 19, 2013

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judy5ca Lori, good for you! Do let us know how it goes. Two things I find most fun and instructional: 1. Try some of his examples ourselves (I especially like the one about Clorox). 2. Searching for good examples in the literature my class has read together.

Judy

On 1/19/13, Lori wrote: > Judy thanks for the recommendation...I was able...See More

Jan 20, 2013

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The Importance of Assertiveness in Teachers

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jan 9, 2013

Dr. Robert Rose, author of Abuses of Power in Education; Challenging Practically Everything (Outskirts Press, 2008), shares insight gained during his radio show dialogue with Dr.Howard Seeman, as they explored their belief in the importance of assertiveness in teachers.

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professional reading

by Roveen

Jan 23, 2013

Ten - fifteen years ago there were at least a dozen books (maybe more) that everyone was reading and talking about Mosaic of Thought, Strategies that Work, On Solid Ground, Conversations, Reading with Meaning...I could go on but you know what I mean. Are there those definitive books now? In your opinion, what would they be?

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Terry Wow, that really was a decade ago huh? I miss it, miss the discussions, miss the group. Hope all is well with everyone. Terry/Fl

May 28, 2013

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dc Terry! Is this my class pen pal Terry in Florida? How are you? I miss those rich discussions too. I have not been here at teachers.net in a long time. I visit pinterest and blogs and get inspired to "do" things, but nothing stimulates my brain and my thinking like those rich discussions we all used to have here! Just thought of connecting with Judy...See More

Jun 19, 2013

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All Schooling Is A Game – The Kids & Teachers Merely Players

by Bill Page

Feb 11, 2013

The enjoyment, challenge, competition, or satisfaction of playing the game lies in players following the rules and competing in quest of the established or agreed upon goal and being declared a winner. The "school game" has all the characteristics of any other game except for the following, which is all based on compelled participation:

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Notice and Note

by Teri

Mar 25, 2013

After waiting almost three years, Notice and Note by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst is finally out. I've been waiting for this book since hearing the authors speak at an International Reading Association convention in Orlando, Florida. I just ordered it on Amazon and should have it in two days. Anyone interested in a book club???

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brad On 6/27/13, KL wrote: > On 6/25/13, nancy rhoades wrote: >> My book is arriving today, but I'm not seeing any >> activity about this. Did I miss something? > I have my book and am ready to read/discuss it. KL

I have this one, but haven't had a chance to read it. Let me know.

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Jul 12, 2013

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KL I found Notice and Note very easy to read...short chapters. I loaned my copy to my teammate the other day - I hope he reads it HA!!

I guess I need to research more about Close Reading. Last month I took a class and the leaders explained and had us practice Close Reading differently than the authors of Notice and Note.

KL

Jul 12, 2013

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Notice and Note--before we start officially

by judy5ca

Apr 4, 2013

Wow! I am so impressed with this book. I love the authors' philosophy and tone. Confession: I'm really having a hard time reading through the book because I keep skipping around in it, finding things that interest me specifically (a lot of the beginning is validating, but I'm always looking for the how. Thanks for getting me going in this book! ...See More

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The Words We Use by Bill Powers, school principal

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Apr 17, 2013

The Words We Use by Bill Powers

I just finished reading Daniel Pink’s book "Drive" and walked away with many key thinking points to ponder and use as I continue to focus and refocus on my purpose and drive to be a better person and principal.

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