Monthly Archives: June 2009

All NYS 3-8 Assessments Will Be Given in May

Jenn tipped some of us off to the official word on this last night. Read more at her place, and share your thoughts in the comments. Lots to digest and plan for there.

Thinking About Publishing

Two days ago, a box of books arrived from Amazon. Not just any books. Copies of some of my favorite books. I like beginning summer by rereading the things that I love the most. It’s almost like meditation for me–the act of revisiting passages I’ve read a thousand times while sitting in the sun or [...]

Friday Reflections: The Secret of Happy, Effective Teachers

Just this week……
Larry Ferlazzo shared the link to this series of posts about blogging over twitter.
Sean Nash caught my request for examples of Ning in the classroom and sent this link and this link my way.
Steve Shann shared his examples as well, and he connected me to James Miscavish who directed to me to this [...]

Summer Projects: Getting Started With Ning

A number of teachers that I know plan to spend at least a part of this summer getting themselves acquainted with Ning in an effort to extend their own learning opportunities or those of their students. I belong to several networks myself, and although my participation in them tends to wax and wane depending on [...]

Summer Projects: Blogging

Western New Yorkers spend a good portion of the year waiting for summer to arrive. In my house, this season kicks off with a round of birthday celebrations for different friends and family members. My daughter Nina turned nine recently, and having survived this weekend’s Saturday night slumber party that was several weeks in the [...]

Ideas Inspired by Imagination and Observation

I meant to start this series of posts last week, but like many in my corner of the world, I’m finding myself caught up in the swirl of June. Each day seems to bring another softball game, school concert, field trip, assembly, or party of some sort for my kids. Couple of all of that [...]