Developing Discerning Information Gatherers

Surely educators, especially school leaders, have a role in fostering and encouraging good information-hunting skills for our next generation.  We seem to be behind the technology curve in teaching expertise in discernment when it come to checking for truth, facts, and bias.

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Youth Suicide Rates

All educators and parents should be aware of the results of this newly released report.  For the first time in U.S. history, middle school suicide rates have exceeded that of car crashes.  You can read about this by clicking here.

This article, by the senior editor of FiveThirtyEight, does a great job of analyzing how public schools have been impacted by the recession, and the post-recession recovery.  Definitely worth the time for educators, local school leaders, and the general public as well.  Click here to go to the article.

Charter Schools... the Results

This is an excellent NY Times article highlighting the results of a long legacy of charter schools in Detroit.  It's definitely worth the time to read this exposé on the educational landscape where charters have been used to turnaround a troubling trend.  You can read the entire article by clicking here

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Potential Game-Changer

"A judge in New York has ruled in favor of a master teacher who went to court to challenge the validity of her evaluation. "  

Read the details, and how it may impact performance reviews, by clicking here.

In A Different Key

Great segment about the history of autism identification/diagnosis and meeting the needs of those with autism.  Who knew how ahead of the curve North Carolina was in this revolution?  Click here to read or listen to the piece.  All educator need to hear this interview.

North Carolina's Disreputable School Grading System

In yet another attempt to dismantle and degrade (pun intended) our public schools - the North Carolina General Assembly's school letter grade system discourages our dedicated teachers who choose to work in our highest needs schools.  Please read this terrific article by Leslie Winners, the executive director of the Z. Smith Foundation.  You can read this important article by clicking here.