Sometimes I amuse myself by thinking of fun little work projects I would like to do. My dream projects.A few years ago, I read about a study in Florida which got me thinking about developing some kind of pre-testing curriculum. (Testing isn't going to go away. Nor should it, … [Read more...]
Not Such Good News
From Connecticut:Results from the 2008 ACT college admission test show that many Connecticut high school seniors are "appallingly" unprepared for college-level work, according to a state report.Of the 8,159 students who took the test, 35 percent of white seniors, 18 percent of … [Read more...]
A School of My Own
A few years ago, someone approached me about starting a charter school. Although I was on board with the idea, quite frankly, I was horrified at the possibility of being the person who executed it. Me, a principal? I could not see it.Still feel that way. I'm more of a supporting … [Read more...]