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The School Mission Statement – My 70th Book Summary

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

The School Mission Statement: Values, Goals, & Identities in American Education by Steven E. Stemler and Damian J. Bebell (©2012, Eye On Education: Larchmont, NY) is a must-have resource for any school or district creating or reevaluating their mission statement. If you would like your educational outcomes to align with your statements of purpose, this is a great place to start. By understanding the themes and ideas within American education, you will be prepared to formulate your school’s mission statement. In addition to a smart discussion of 11 common themes schools use, you get 111 examples from a diverse range of k-12 schools. Click the Amazon icon below to order a copy for each member of your school leadership team.

Teachers Gone Wild – Female Teachers in Sex Cases

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

Let’s face it. The fact that it is very difficult or impossible to fire really bad teachers is a black eye for all educators. Even if you can get rid of a bad apple, it will probably come at a high cost to the tax payers. Here are stories from this week’s (6/4/2012) newspapers on the subject. Finding more would be easy. I think this is one area were teacher’s unions could gain support if they give up some control.

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Seeking Easier Way to Fire Teachers in Sex Cases. @NYTimes

Teacher slaps student and keeps job. @NYPost

Teacher accused of sex with student in 1990s busted again in ‘kin molest’. @NYPost

New Charges for Queens Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse. @NYTimes

The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide

Friday, June 1st, 2012

The Classroom Teacher’s Technology Survival Guide By Doug Johnson (© 2012, Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint: Hoboken, NJ) is for educators who want good teaching, not technology, as the focus of their classroom. The book outlines pragmatic ways all teachers can use computers, the Internet, digital cameras, and other technology tools to enhance professional productivity. Doug offers ways to enhance current practices and create motivating projects. He helps with project assessments, distractions technology may cause, and safe use for all grade levels. He also takes a look into the future and offers many resources for further study. Click this icon below to get at least one copy to pass around the teacher’s room or just get a copy for each teacher at your school to use as part of your technology training program. You won’t be disappointed.

In and Out of Trouble with Facebook & Twitter

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

Some of these tweets were part of a previous post, and I adding more as I find them. They seem important enough to keep up front for a while. While social media can be fun for some and profitable for others, some adults and youngsters manage to use it to get in trouble. Each of these stories should stimulate classroom discussion. You might want to have students come up with their own ideas of how to stay out of trouble first.

Principal resigns after apparently pretending to be kid on Facebook & befriending 300 students @courosa @mcleod

Do schools have the right to discipline students for what they say via social media off campus? @iEducator

Eight ways teachers get in trouble using Facebook – @DrDougGreen

How not to get into trouble on Facebook – @DrDougGreen

Social Media For Administrators – Read this if you still think you can avoid using it. @ShellTerrell

Quit Facebook or be expelled, school principal says. @BrianTomkins

Parents of underage Facebookers should be reported, Principal says. Also check link at bottom about girls being barred from graduation for bikini Facebook pictures. @s_bearden

Fourteen members of a Brooklyn gang ended up in handcuffs after idiots in their ranks accepted Facebook “friend” requests from a cop.

This is why parents should NOT allow kids under 13 on Facebook. @s_bearden

Teacher calls her student the devil’s spawn on Facebook and only gets 2-yr suspension so far. Plans to appeal. @NYPost

Mom’s Facebook post of children fighting sparks outrage. This is stupid times two. @BrianTomkins

11 Ways To Lose Your Job On Facebook Jeffbullass Blog @gcouros

State law requires sex offenders to list their status on Facebook. This is a first. Will others follow? @iEducator Facebook Monitors Your Chats for Criminal Activity @mashable

Swiss Olympic Athlete bounced for racist Tweet – You are only as good as your worst Tweet kids. @NYPost

Boy leaves Facebook message that causes mom to turn him in for murder. I’m glad this happened, but there is a lesson here for everyone. @NYPost

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Growing Up Global: Raising Children to Be At Home in the World – Book Summary
Monday, May 28th, 2012

Growing Up Global: Raising Children to Be At Home in the World (©2009, Ballantine Books: New York, NY) by Homa Sabet Tavangar will help you prepare children for today’s increasingly interconnected world. This is a hands-on, one-of-a-kind parenting toolbox that will give children a vital global perspective. This is a book that parents, grandparents, and educators can turn to again and again for inspiration and motivation as they strive to open the minds of children everywhere. It will also help adults gain global awareness as becoming a world citizen is a lifelong process. As it’s never too late to get started, you can start by clicking below to purchase this outstanding resource from Amazon. Every school and home should have one.

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