In spite of attributable Math and Reading test score gains in Washington, DC, and Tennessee, there’s a continuing battle over the Common Core State Standards. Concerns range from student data privacy, to local district control over content, to the rigor of the standards themselves. Some states have already pulled out of the initiative, while others weigh […]
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MMD: Celebrating the Outliers
Good morning and happy Monday! This week we look at some recent outliers in education. Stepping outside of the box can be a challenge, especially in the realm of education. So this week, we are celebrate trailblazers big and small. First up, we look at the realm of music education combined with accredited eLearning. Berklee […]
MMD: Freedom and Access in Education
Good morning and happy Monday! We’re back to keep you updated about different happenings in education. For this week, we focus on two very highly contested issues in the world of education: freedom and access. We begin this week with a focus on the freedom to become a teacherpreneur in New York City and the […]
Defending the Honor of Online Education
At first glance, the poll numbers don’t look very good. I’m not referring to the latest review of any politician, I’m looking at a number of recent surveys from college students, faculty, employers, and the general public concerning the quality and credibility of online education. […]
EduWiki 2013: Wikimedia meets open education November 1st in Cardiff
Photo credit: Cardiff Bay Panorama by WikiLaurent | CC BY-SA Although we can’t be everywhere (and, sadly, we won’t be here in Cardiff), we do try to talk about good things happening around the world, where you might be. If you’re in the UK or willing to travel, mark your calendar for this year’s EduWiki Conference — and if you’re not nearby, get […]
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