This week read about teachers rebelling against too much testing (considered the dark side of accountability.) ● Do conclusions about America’s performance on international achievement tests make you wary? Then, the article “PISA Envy” is worth your time. ● A new discussion this week about the achievement gap signals changes. ● Most likely you’re familiar with the science of “non-cognitive factors” in kids' learning and success, like grit, motivation, resilience. But, if that science is used for educational interventions, aren't there measurement problems? ● When applying the 10,000 Hour Rule, what word is the most useful? ● Wondering about tablets for kids? The guru of kid tech will answer your questions.
Parenting
FibbStrong: What to Teach Kids About Lying - Ellen Galinsky, Huff Post
Colin Powel: Kids Need Structure - TED Talks
Brain Scan Study: Watching TV Isn't Mindless - Gwen Dewar, PhD, BabyCenter Blog
At-Home Dads Make Parenting More of a 'Guy' Thing - Sue Shellenbarger, Wall Street Journal
10 Things Colleges Now Look For in High School Students - Lucy Betina, edudemic
Learning
"Non-Cognitive Factors" Are Hip, But There's a Problem - Daniel Willingham, Science & Ed Blog
Tiny Distractions Can Double Mistakes - Tia Ghose, Scientific American
The Most Powerful 3-Letter Word a Parent Can Use - Daniel Coyle, Talent Code Blog
How Struggle in Learning is an Opportunity - Annie Murphy Paul, PBS
Emotional Smarts Tied to General IQ - Tia Ghose, Scientific American
How Friendship Makes You More Successful - Carlin Flora, Time
Education
Testing Education: PISA Envy - The Economist
More Teachers Refuse To Give Standardized Tests -Ann Dornfeld, Mind/Shift
Duncan: Teachers Don't Want More Guns in Schools - Phillip Elliott, Associated Press
When Black Students Ask What We Mean by 'Achievement Gap'? - Ursa Scherer, Good
The Definition of Blended Learning - TeachThought
5 Lessons From Salman Khan on Reinventing Education - Dr. Jonathan Wai, Creativity Post
Resources
Tablets for Kids: Which Deliver Most Bang for the Buck? - W. Buckleitner, Children's Tech Review
Leave It to Disney to Make the History of 44 Presidents Fun (Grades 3-8) - CoolMomTech
Classic Children's Books for the iPad - The Online Mom
"Skull in the Rock" Brings Paleo Science to Kids (Age 10+) - Anna Kuchment, Scientific American
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