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Why Sherlock Holmes was wrong, and what you should do about it

Why Sherlock Holmes was wrong, and what you should do about it

The Edge of Education July 3, 2013 at 9:39 am Comments are Disabled

In the story, “A Study in Scarlet,” while introducing one of the most famous fictional characters of all time, Arthur Conan Doyle wrote (and Sherlock […]

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A message to graduates

A message to graduates

The Edge of Education June 4, 2013 at 9:40 am 1 comment

There’s a lot of noise out there. No doubt you’ve heard it by now.  The advice.  The questions.  The expectations.  The clichés about graduating, moving […]

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5 ways to trick your brain into finishing what you start

5 ways to trick your brain into finishing what you start

The Edge of Education January 30, 2013 at 2:45 pm Comments are Disabled

It’s the end of January. Do you know where your new year’s resolutions are? Maybe all’s well and you’re still eating healthy, exercising regularly, you […]

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“Slant” it: An Alternative to the Flipped Classroom for Practical Teachers

“Slant” it: An Alternative to the Flipped Classroom for Practical Teachers

Featured Articles, The Toolbox January 26, 2013 at 7:07 pm Comments are Disabled

By: Rita Platt The “Flipped Classroom” is all the rage these days. Educational journals, blogs, and chat rooms, are flooded with the concept of “flipping.” […]

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Jump off the Stress Express with family holiday traditions

Jump off the Stress Express with family holiday traditions

The Edge of Education December 5, 2012 at 1:20 pm Comments are Disabled

Twas the week before Christmas and all though the house everything was in shambles. Too much to do and not enough time. More shopping to […]

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What good parents do

What good parents do

The Edge of Education November 14, 2012 at 10:09 am Comments are Disabled

The other day I got an email from a parent (let’s call her Sally) with comments and fears so common that I just had to […]

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Cain’s Arcade: A Modern Day Non-Fiction Fable

Cain’s Arcade: A Modern Day Non-Fiction Fable

Video of the Day April 16, 2012 at 6:34 pm Comments are Disabled

How many lessons, how many morals, how much inspiration, and how many ways can you use this amazing story to teach the things that you […]

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Schools Cannot Do It Alone: Chapter 1

Schools Cannot Do It Alone: Chapter 1

The Shift April 9, 2012 at 6:35 pm 2 comments

SCHOOLS CANNOT DO IT ALONE by Jamie Vollmer A book study: Please participate in the discussion by leaving a comment below. Part 2 in a […]

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Why Sparks Matter

Why Sparks Matter

Video of the Day February 21, 2012 at 9:46 pm Comments are Disabled

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Show of Hands: Why visual literacy matters

Video of the Day, videos February 16, 2011 at 12:25 pm 1 comment

Show of Hands from Tricia Fuglestad on Vimeo. Ok. Now I know what you’re thinking: Did students really create that? Yep. Behind the Scenes of […]

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