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"It turns out, fully 74% of girls — and even higher percentages of African-Ameri…

February 14, 2012 by K12NN Site Admin

“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…

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A new surgical technique invented by a 14 year old — amazing story of innovatio…

February 14, 2012 by K12NN Site Admin

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….

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MIT experiments w/no or low-cost online courses. In which case, what students wh…

February 14, 2012 by K12NN Site Admin

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…

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Philly principal encouraged teachers to cheat student standardized test scores u…

February 14, 2012 by K12NN Site Admin

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…

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Grandparents worried their grandchildren in public schools are receiving an infe…

February 14, 2012 by K12NN Site Admin

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…

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Via @Colorlines: adding to parents' anguish over the presence of an alleged sex…

February 14, 2012 by K12NN Site Admin

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…

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