Who are the top education bloggers? I am not sure it that is the most important question being asked given the current state of education, but it has been asked, and the results are in. Based on the work of Will Roby, a compilation of his favorite blogs to read was...
Science Teaching eBooks, based on articles and posts in The Art of Teaching Science will be available soon on this blog. From "Is it Pedagogy or Petrology: How To Teach Science Real Good", to "Why do we teach science, anyway?" these eBooks will explore topics that...
Depending upon the language you use the phrase "science teaching," it conjures up different meanings and attitudes in the minds of our youth. In some cultures, science classes do not rate very high among students, although at the same time, they will assure you that...
Some educators and corporate leaders would have us believe that the single most important factor influencing student achievement is the student's teacher. They have launched a campaign to use student learning data to rid the schools of ineffective teachers. There is...
A new generation of science standards was developed several years ago. The Conceptual Framework for New Science Standards was developed by a committee selected by the National Research Council, with funding from the Carnegie Foundation. The Framework will guide the...
There was an opinion piece in the New York Times on Sunday by Thomas Friedman entitled Teaching for America. On the front page on the Times website, the article title was Teaching to Win. Friedman's article is supportive of current reform efforts, and the charge that...
