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"Let Them Own It," by Trevor Przyuski By Chad Sansing On 8/7/2009 5:15 PM Trevor Przyuski works as an instructional coach for Albemarle County Public Schools.  In, “Let Them Own It,”he writes about the tension between children’s authentic engagement with personally meaningful work and their struggles with traditional schoo...
"Walter's Struggles and Accomplishments," by Charlotte Wellen By Chad Sansing On 8/6/2009 4:13 PM I’m very grateful to be able to share with you the work going on at Murray High School in Charlottesville, Virginia. Murray High School is “the world’s first Glasser Quality Public High School.” The school uses William Glasser’s Choice Theory and Qua...
Career Literacy and Career Management By Career Vision Are you a parent or student? An adult who wants to take charge of your career? A high school, college or business professional who knows the importance of career planning and success? Learn more about: · Career Literacy and Career Management · ...
It's not as easy as I'd hoped.
Where do we start A discussion about what to discuss when it comes to the educational success of our high school children......
The creep of high school reform: online curriculum By David DeSchryver On 5/4/2008 8:50 PM The high school model is dead, some say.  It needs a major overhaul and they are probably right, but it is not gong to happen anytime soon.  Change is, generally, progressive which is why we all know that mantra: patience is a virtue.   But there are...
History in an English Class? By Kristen Bowers On 3/3/2008 6:39 PM “C’mon, Mrs. Bowers, is this a History class or an English class?” a student whines.  With a Cheshire grin and a giddy feeling that one of those elusive “teachable moments” is about to occur, I eagerly and enthusiastically reply, “Both!” I cannot s...