This week Romney released his education plan, kicking off the season of election ed. We include one favorable and one unfavorable article, by prominent opinion makers. Thomas Toch wrote a smart article that observes how the rhetoric of education reformers is tempering. An article here will help you understand why memory can be both amazing and meager, and cites my daughter’s research! A study released about the effects of TV viewing on the self-esteem of racial and gender groups caused a stir, which Richard Rende of RedHotParenting addresses with finesse. Looking for summer learning resources? See Google’s new “World Wonders Project” and Academic Earth’s brainy playlists.
Parenting
Does Excessive TV Viewing Cause Low-Self Esteem? - Richard Rende, Red-Hot Parenting
Digital Literacy Includes Learning to Unplug - KJ Dell'Antonia, Motherlode, NYT
Simple Way for Parents to Help Kids Become Better Readers - Danielle Greco, Imagination Soup
Are Enhanced e-Books Bad for Kids' Reading Skills? - Laura Hazard Owen, paidContent
Learning
Why is Memory So Good and So Bad? - Julian De Freitas, Scientific American
In Defense of Shy Kids - Kelly Kearsley, TODAY Moms
The Power of Introverts - Susan Cain, Ted Talks
What is Background Knowledge? - Ava Arsaga, Parent Cortical Mass
Do "Consoling" Messages Hinder Math Achievement? - Laura Cooper, Harvard Education Letter
Education
Rhetoric Shifting as Ed Reformers Come to Rule the Roost - Thomas Toch, The New Republic
Wasting Time Is New Digital Divide - Matt Richtel, New York Times
Study Looks Under the Hood of Teacher Evaluation Systems - Sarah Garland, Hechinger Report
Deciphering Mitt-Speak - Gail Collins, New York Times
Romney Ed Plan and New Federal Overreach - Michael Petrilli, Flypaper
Resources
World Wonders Project: Explore Historic Sites Online - Google Official Blog
Poster: What to Consider Before Posting Picture to Facebook - Common Sense Media
Why the Google Art Project is Important - e-Literate
Academic Earth -Free Online Classes from World's Top Scholars - Academic Earth
10 Things Every Child Should Experience in Summer - Danielle Greco, 52BrandNew
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