
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Palin's Reading Habits
Dear Editor,
The focus has shifted from Sarah Palin's disastrous performance in the Katie Couric interviews to her better than expected debate performance. Still, I'd like to redirect us to the fact that Sarah Palin could not name a single periodical or newspaper that she read to stay informed. Let's be honest. That is NOT a trick question from the media elite. As a lifelong educator, I suspect this woman does not read. Ever. The way she mangles the English language, both in interviews and even in spouting her memorized talking points, only corroborates that view. People who read know how to use language clearly and effectively.
Sara Stevenson
Middle School Librarian who reads The Austin American-Statesman, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The New Yorker.
Austin, Texas"
(via Stephen Krashen's "Krashen Digest" mailing list)
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Reading Isn't A Numbers Game
Reading is supposed to be a pleasurable habit. California's reading scores have remained flat since 1971. Research verifies that comprehension and reading test scores improve when students simply read more. So let's encourage reading by allowing kids to choose what to read, unimpeded by the pressure of points, levels and quizzes.So say we all!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Critical Thinking About Your Health
But if one clinical trial tests something that is plausible, with a lot of supporting evidence to back it up, and another tests something implausible, the trial testing a plausible hypothesis is more credible even if the two studies are similar in size, design and results.That one even messes up the scientists, so it's worth checking out.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Map of the Future
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Interactive White Boards
I was just wondering out loud about small districts jumping on the IWB bandwagon without enough thought.
Doug thought Wes was viewing the use of IWBs too narrowly.
Wes made a thoughtful comment on Doug's blog and Doug followed up with this post.
This kind of instant kicking around of ideas is what makes me love the blogosphere so much.
What are your thoughts or experiences with IWBs?
Friday, September 26, 2008
Gang Lit
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Get On That Technology Bandwagon!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Elitist Style

Our first stop is a small private island where I run into an old friend. Dear dear Thurston. How have you been old friend? We have a game, us elitist Bastards. We like to play that old one where we call the other guy the elitist. How's that going, Thurston? You don't say. That bad, eh? Wow, you got that egghead professor on the run! Cheerio old boy!
Ah, senator! We know you've been playing that game, haven't you? Yes, and he only has one house! What's that game you're playing now? Ha, ha! "Got-your-American-flag-lapel button" indeed! Oh, yes, senator. You had me on that one, to be sure. Quick, how many cars do you have? Nah! Just kidding. Oh, I know. That was rude of them to bring up the 3 foreign jobbies. Of course there's no press here senator. I know, I know. They keep asking all those questions. Oh, I know senator, I know you don't answer many of them. Good for you, I say. What do they think this is? We can't have some inexperienced person in the White House, now can we? Someone with almost no foreign policy experience. What kind of elitists would we be if we allowed just some... Oh, yes. So sorry. Hey!
Do that pirate face for me one more time!
Crash Another Poll
Its not at 100% NO yet. Let's help them out...
Here it is, at PBS.
Turning Tide
Looks like McCain is joining me in becoming an elitist bastard!

