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College/Career Readiness Standards, State, Technology
The District of Innovation concept, passed by the 84th Legislative Session in House Bill 1842, gives traditional independent school districts most of the flexibilities available to Texas’ open-enrollment charter schools. 
27 May 2016

It’s NOT What You Think

The District of Innovation concept, passed by the 84th Legislative Session in House Bill 1842, gives traditional independent school districts most of…
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College/Career Readiness Standards, Legislation, Social Emotional Learning, State, Uncategorized
“Deliberative Democracy” is NOT a phrase to refer to a culture that allows deliberation and discussion of individual ideas. “Deliberative Democracy” “seeks the formation of a consensus view of shared interests and common goods.”
26 May 2016

The 4 C’s in 21st Century Learning

“Deliberative Democracy” is NOT a phrase to refer to a culture that allows deliberation and discussion of individual ideas. “Deliberative…
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College/Career Readiness Standards, Social Emotional Learning, State
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is using this issue to push his own agenda of 'school choice' which, is in fact, NO Choice, because of the federal mandates Patrick is actually helping to implement at a state level- Parents and tax payers are buying it. Just sayin'......
10 May 2016

Question For Lt. Governor Dan Patrick

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is using this issue to push his own agenda of 'school choice' which, is in fact,…
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Common Core Standards, National, Social Emotional Learning, State
I am amazed daily at the outright facts that show our elected officials, whether Republican or Democrat, believe they have the power and the right to see my children as "human capital" for the state and federal government.
27 Apr 2016

21st Century Learning and Workforce Development

I am amazed daily at the outright facts that show our elected officials, whether Republican or Democrat, believe they have…
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College/Career Readiness Standards, Common Core Standards, State
Dr. Luksik explains why standards ARE the problem. They are why we are seeing a lack of self confidence in our children and why the achievement gap is getting wider. Take heed people. College and Career Ready/Common Core is NOT JUST STANDARDS. Let's take a look at Texas, a state that said NO to the Common Core national standards but said YES to Standards based education that is clearly aligned with 21st Century College and Career Ready Standards.
05 Feb 2016

When Standards Are the Problem

Dr. Luksik explains why standards ARE the problem. They are why we are seeing a lack of self confidence in…
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Legislation, State, Technology
The new assessments that will replace the STAAR EOCs will be assessing our children daily through the curriculum. Yes the STAAR is bad, but what they will replace it with is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and behavioral and psychological testing. Basically, Pick Your Childs Poison!
03 Feb 2016

The “SHIFT” In Education and Assessments

The new assessments that will replace the STAAR EOCs will be assessing our children daily through the curriculum. Yes the…
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