Algebra 1 PARCC question: shirts and ties
Solving systems of linear equations (2 equations in 2 unknowns) comes up in many algebra 1 classes across the nation.
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Bees stopped flying during total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse brings other occurrences, including one observed by citizen scientists in US elementary schools last year.
Hurricane Michael: Cat. 4 in Florida
Power losses and other damage on Florida’s Gulf Coast from Hurricane Michael. Schools are closed through at least Thursday.
How today’s stock drop could affect learning
Stocks plunged today, led by drops in technology shares and most likely secondary to rising government bond yields. Ramifications.
Do students prefer textbooks or tech?
Does tech improve learning? Or is it just the first step of many? Students and teachers may see the question differently.
Can you hack Kahoot? Many can and do
Gamification achieves a new level in millions of classroom around the world with Kahoot. That makes it a target.
TX backs expulsion for not standing during pledge
A Texas student who was expelled for not standing during the pledge is suing the school for violating her free speech rights.
As long as we’re going back in time …
A look at the time when the first teachings of Christianity started to be proclaimed tells me the Kavanaugh process was wrong.
Sleep deprivation hinders memory, many critical tasks
Sleep deprivation is detrimental to everything from bakers adding too much salt to cookies to surgeons botching surgeries.
She was credible, brought back memories
I reflect here on Brett Kavanaugh’s and Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday.