Monthly Archives: February 2010
The National Head Count: The Weird History of the US Census
Most moments in our life involve some sort of head count. On a field trip, a teacher routinely counts heads multiple times, in fear that little Juan stuck his hand in the Ming vase. Schoolchildren need to divvy up teams, … Continue reading
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This Day in History 2/22 – “The Miracle on Ice”; the US beats the USSR in the 1980 Winter Olympics
I love the Winter Olympics, much more than the summer variety. The sports are more dangerous, the speed more deft-defying. Where else is the use of cowbells so encouraged? So it is fitting that today we commemorate one of the … Continue reading
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Firing an Entire Faculty in Central Falls, Rhode Island
In education, there’s often no such thing as “starting from scratch.” When it comes to improving education, school districts often utilize well-worn methods to get progress going. Grants are obtained. Funding is allocated. Time for afterschool programs and remedial support … Continue reading →
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