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Different Ways to Show Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning 42(5), 32–35. None of the pathways above are meant to replace summative assessments, but using varied formative means caters to a learner's preference by giving them the best opportunity to show what they have learned. Kirschner, P. Stop Propagating the Learning Styles Myth." Willingham, 2010.

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US History Projects

Passion for Social Studies

In this project, students will create a magazine cover or documentary project that illustrates the culture, politics, art, music, and lifestyle of the 1920s. Each project goes beyond traditional lectures and textbook assignments. US History Projects Bundle This growing bundle is full of amazing US History projects!

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Creating Our Own Unique Learning Environments #DigiLead

A Principal's Reflections

LED stools at the Little Bits bar One of the most amazing transformations that has taken place at NMHS is the creation of the Makerspace in what was our traditional library. When I hired Laura I basically told her what her budget was and that she had complete control of how she wanted to use the money.

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The Philosophy Behind Maker Success

A Principal's Reflections

To make matters worse many states, districts, and schools made knee-jerk reactions when the budget ax came down a few years and cut traditional hands-on courses such as wood shop, agriculture, metal shop, and cooking. In many cases elementary schools have even taken fun out of school for kids by cutting recess.

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Twitter: A Resource For All

A Principal's Reflections

Prior to delving into this 140 character world I utilized traditional mediums for communication and professional development, had no idea what Web 2.0 You can view the entire winter Scholastic Administrator magazine HERE ). was, and adamantly believed social media had absolutely no place in education.

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Cultivating Dragon Fruit’s Political Power in Ecuador

Sapiens

Magazine and has been republished under Creative Commons. Tsamarenda, a young man wearing a traditional red and yellow toucan feather crown, was personally delivering the seeds. We achieved all that, he said, without forgetting our sovereignty, our customs, and tradition. This article was originally published at YES!

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Summer Learning Loss: A National Dilemma

A Principal's Reflections

In 2010 Time Magazine published an article that clearly articulated The Case Against Summer Vacation. We all can agree that this is a major problem across our country that the traditional school calendar of 180 days has created for us. If you have developed successful programs, projects, or assignments PLEASE SHARE!