Students highlight magnet programs in Harford Co.
Magnet programs are like college majors, allowing students to focus on an area of interest and explore what a career in that field might be like.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: complete the square
We complete the square here, to solve a quadratic equation. Also, the question provides some useful tips about the solutions to quadratic equations.
Boston students walk out to protest cuts
Hundreds of Boston Public School students protested over what could be effective cuts to education funding and programs coming next year.
Neuroscience doesn’t make teaching better
Can teachers become better teachers if they understand which structures of the brain influence the learning of certain tasks or behaviors? Probably not.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: proof of slope
A quick proof by induction and then minor examples allow you to test the hypothesis that the slope of a line is constant over the whole line.
Frank talk about Common Core from Republicans
Three of the 4 Republican presidential candidates talked a little about education in the 12th debate Thursday.
Even Republicans complain about Trump
The primaries are starting to build to a climax, and some candidates are getting ahead in the delegate count. Nominations give us fewer choices.
Sec. Ed. talks about maker spaces in Baltimore
US acting ed. secretary John King visited a workshop in Baltimore today, talking about the benefits of maker spaces and career and technical education.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: area of rug equation
Using an equation to determine the area of a rug requires you to manipulate a small mathematical model. More equation editor problems.
Total solar eclipse; next one is in the US
A total eclipse of the sun occurred on March 8-9. It wasn't visible from the US, but the next one will be, on Aug. 21, 2017.