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Quarantine Diary 8: DIY Edition
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Quarantine Diary 8: DIY Edition

It’s been a quiet year here at the Valley Wood Home for the Aged. At least since my 70th birthday … Continue reading Quarantine Diary 8: DIY Edition

Mid-week Wisdom and/or Mischief

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Just who is being held accountable?
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Just who is being held accountable?

This column from years ago may still ring true. Remember Common Core? Continue reading Just who is being held accountable?

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Invest in Children, Not Testing. It’s That Simple.

Originally posted on Creative by Nature:
“The best schools keep their eye on the prize—the kids—not just whether they are pleasing higher… Continue reading Invest in Children, Not Testing. It’s That Simple.

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Summer reading has long-lasting impact on kids

Kids and books are a hard-to-beat combination when it comes to closing the achievement gap. Click to read today’s Nevada Appeal … Continue reading Summer reading has long-lasting impact on kids

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The Trouble with Standardized Testing

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“One of the problems with nations that become obsessed with standardized testing is that eventually test scores do rise,… Continue reading The Trouble with Standardized Testing

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