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The NEW AND IMPROVED South Street Seaport Museum
Rarely am I impressed at any institution that plies me with food and alcohol. This Tuesday, however, was a rare exception. It may have been the salmon wraps…the booze…the gentle rolls of the floorboards (more on that later)…or a combination … Continue reading
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Videos for the Classroom: Dr. Seuss’ The Butter Battle Book
In our belated homage to Dr. Seuss on his March 2nd birthday, the Neighborhood presents a video of one of Seuss’ greatest–and most controversial–works. In 1984, Seuss’ The Butter Battle Book caused a sensation in classrooms, libraries and especially the corridors … Continue reading
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Ready for Inspection! The Problem with “Quality Reviews”
“No matter how nitpicky, how fastidious a reviewer can be, he (she)’ll never, ever come close to what you actually do in your classroom.” Some time ago, an acquaintance I knew from the Department of Education, a science specialist, told … Continue reading →
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