21 Things That Will Be Obsolete by 2020

Schools are interesting institutions in that they are intentioned to prepare students for the future, but quite often they are asked to represent the past by multiple educational publics.  This article, by Shelly Blake-Plock, describes a student day very different from their parents'.  The article begs the question, "What is the role of the teacher in the 2020 'classroom'"?  Be sure to check this list out by clicking here.

What Students Really Need to Hear

This blog post, by Chase Mielke, is one that would ring true with many teachers.  It echoes the earlier post of mine (January 2014) regarding the development of "grit"in our students.  This is definitely worth the few minutes it takes to read.  Click here to go to Mr. Mielke's blog, and this most interesting letter to his students.