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Troxell, L.A. – Charters, LAUSD & LACOE

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Quotes

"Those that don't make the move to "the cloud" will find themselves marginalized"

"If first base is current thinking and second base is extraordinary thinking, you can't steal second base without taking your foot off first", Steve Rosenthal, CEO of GAP.

“School Pride” on NBC

NBC fishes for new ratings by testing the public’s interest in education. Schools in Los Angeles were part of the episodes. Let’s hope the interest spurs NBC to renew the series.  You can watch some episodes here.

http://www.nbc.com/school-pride/

So Cal Educators to Learn About Newest Apps, Best Innovations for Schools

Oct. 15 Ed Tech Event at CSULA is Among the State’s Biggest

 

      Hundreds of teachers, technology coordinators, school and district administrators, and select students from around Southern California will gather at Cal State L.A. for a special conference that will explore the innovative and effective ways technology is being used at K-12 schools.

     The 21st [...]

Document Cameras & Projectors: Cool Use #17 “Compare and Contrast”

COMPARE AND CONTRAST   ————————————————————–

CONTENT AREA: ANY

GRADE LEVELS: ANY

Learning to compare and contrast requires high-level cognitive analysis. Comparing

and contrasting is a skill used in many different disciplines at all levels of education. Using an

 document camera can help students practice using different graphic organizers

collaboratively before being asked to use them independently.

MATERIALS

- Document camera

- Projector

- Whiteboard or large [...]

Document Cameras & Projectors: Cool Use #15 “Peer To Peer”

PEER TO PEER     ———————————————————–

CONTENT AREA: ANY

GRADE LEVELS: ANY

Use a document camera to peer critique student work. This activity works

very well to show students the difference between low, average, and high quality work, and

to give students an idea of how their work will be assessed.

MATERIALS

- Document camera

- Projector

- Student work with names covered

Using document cameras [...]

Document Cameras & Projectors: Cool Use #14 “Conversation Station”

CONVERSATION STATION   ————————————————–

CONTENT AREA: ANY

GRADE LEVELS: ANY

A document camera is a great way to save trees, and your own energy!

Use the document camera to project images of notes, quizzes, and worksheets that would normally be photocopied.  Save yourself from writing the same series of notes multiple times during the day. Written notes are an excellent [...]

SayNoToCuts.Com Addresses California Budget Cuts Directly to the Governor

Hot for Teachers w/ Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green from Megan Fox

 

www.saynotocuts.com

Sign the Petition

Document Cameras & Projectors: Cool Use #11 “Flashcard Review”

FLASHCARD REVIEW

CONTENT AREA: ANY

GRADE LEVELS: ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, OR HIGH SCHOOL

The following activity can be used to review concepts through questions, vocabulary,

or required memorization such as multiplication tables. It is an excellent way to achieve class

participation with students such as beginning level English Language Learners or students

who may be shy to speak during a class discussion.

MATERIALS

- [...]

Challenges of The Urban Education Grind

At a TED Conference, Shukla Rose talks about changing lives by reaching kids in the slums of India….one at a time…and getting transformed in the process. It is a story that great teachers everywhere are familiar with.

Document Cameras & Projectors: Cool Use #10 “Map It”

MAP IT ——————————————

CONTENT AREA: GEOGRAPHY

GRADE LEVELS: ANY

Being able to correctly label a map with key features is an essential skill in geography.

Using a document camera to project a large image allows students to collaboratively practice their recall of geographic places large enough for everyone to see.

Simple – Yet Effective

MATERIALS

- Document camera

- Projector

- Outline map [...]

LAUSD School Choice Reform Board Decision Results

February 23 2010

The tally:

NEW CAMPUSES (24 )

-19 teacher-district proposal

-4 Charters

-1 Mayor’s Partnership for Los Angeles Schools

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EXISTING SCHOOLS (13)

-10 teacher-district proposal

-2 Mayor’s Partnership for Los Angeles Schools

-1 Youth Policy Institute

-0 other charters

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1. There was an election, involving parents, students, community members, employees.

2. Superintendent Cortines made his recommendations

3. Board made final decision

 

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Challenges for Charter Management Organizations:

Vernerable charter organizations, [...]

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