Archives for February 14, 2012

“It turns out, fully 74% of girls — and even higher percentages of African-American & Hispanic girls — say they’re interested in the so-called STEM fields of science, technology, math, and engineering. ” Thanks for flagging, SheHeroes!A path bloc…

A new surgical technique invented by a 14 year old — amazing story of innovation & what kids are capable of if given support, mentorship, opportunities, and inspiration.African American youth invents surgical technique at age 14milwaukeecourieronline….

MIT experiments w/no or low-cost online courses. In which case, what students who pay the regular tuition for in-person campus experiences are paying for 1) serendipitous access to their peers/lifelong friendships/future business partners, 2) potential…

Philly principal encouraged teachers to cheat student standardized test scores upward. Yet another distortion of the learning process brought to you by NCLB’s data-driven testing regime.Principal encouraged cheating, staffers sayarticles.philly.comTeac…

Grandparents worried their grandchildren in public schools are receiving an inferior education start a letter campaign to Obama. Know any grandparents who’d like to join in? It’s up to those of us who remember pre-NCLB days to restore balance and sense…

Via @Colorlines: adding to parents’ anguish over the presence of an alleged sex offender who taught at Miramonte ES — fear of deportation. A Los Angeles sheriff guarantees that no one’s immigration status will be questioned if someone comes forward wi…