Did Florida’s writing test "train wreck" derail the high stakes testing movement? When Paul Vallas, the equivalent of a 5 star general for ed reform, says, "They’re not useful," then what happens? If the global achievement gap troubles you, don't miss the article correlating nations' PISA test scores with global entrepreneurship measures. Is strapping biometric bracelets to student’s wrists a "data" bridge too far? Find articles to improve your skills when reading to kids and when selecting video games. Understand how daydreaming makes you smarter. Groove bedtime routines with the adorable app, “Time to Go to Bed,” made by a talented designer of video games.
Parenting
Surprising Tips on How to Read to Your Kids - Annie Murphy Paul, Mind/Shift
Seeking Good Grades, Teens Abuse Stimulants - Alan Schwarz, New York Times
How to Prepare for College? Play More Games - Megan Garber, The Atlantic
10 Surprising Ways to Spot a Great Video Game - Shira Lee Katz, Common Sense Media
Learning
Why Daydreaming Makes You Smarter - Jonah Lehrer, The New Yorker
Girl Brains and Boy Brains: What Parents Need to Know - Bill Jenkins, Scientific Learning Blog
Good News About Spatial Skills - Daniel Willingham, Science and Education Blog
Education
Parent Backlash Against High-Stakes Testing - Stephanie Simon, Reuters
Florida Backtracks After Many Students Flunk Writing - Michael Winerip, New York Times
In Defense of School Testing - Annie Murphy Paul, Time
Standardized Tests for Art, Music, and Gym: How Do They Work? - Dana Goldstein, Slate
International Test Scores vs Entrepreneurship Scores - Yong Zhao, ZhaoLearning
Biometric Bracelets Monitor Student's Attentiveness - Stephanie Simon, Reuters
Resources
'Time to Go to Bed,' App for iPhone and iPad - Lizard Brain Games
Top 50 STEM Apps for iPad - WRAL Tech Wire
Combat Summer Brain Drain with Bill Nye, "Science Guy,' Sophia.org - THE Journal
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