Mercedes Schneider: First Thoughts on NPE Conference

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1. Bob Shepherd says:

   March 4, 2014 at 8:00 am

   I was not present physically, but my heart and soul were there with you. Thanks to Diane and Mercedes and Paul and everyone else who participated in this event.

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2. patriciahale says:

   March 4, 2014 at 8:16 am

   Ditto.

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3. Bob Shepherd says:

   March 4, 2014 at 9:12 am

   The GREAT speech by Diane Ravitch at the NPE conference:

   http://www.schoolhouselive.org/

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   • Bob Shepherd says:

     March 4, 2014 at 9:27 am

     Wonderful to hear in this speech the reference to the brilliant George Lakoff.

     Shape the narrative. Tell the story.

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     • Rob Tyrrell says:

       March 4, 2014 at 10:45 pm

       Bob Ditto on the importance of narrative. Talk about narrative. Below is an example.The charter school is ground breaking before it opens its doors. Looking at the staff seems like a good business for entrepreneurs. one apparent staff member is Orly Friedman
       who apparently has decided(at least by her Linked In profile) that the business side of education is far superior to the teaching side.
       Caliber Schools
       Caliber is a groundbreaking K-8 charter school planning to open in September 2014. Ultimately we aim to span all levels from K to 12. Our mission is to provide all students with the skills they will need to succeed in college, career and community. We believe that in order to achieve this, we must significantly redesign the traditional school. This new design should engage children intensely in work tailored for their skill level and interests. It should ask students to work hard- on their own, in teams, and as tutors-but in exchange give them a demanding and engaging curriculum that develops their analytical skills, their critical thinking, and their character.
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