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NYS Common Core testing:
June 14, 2013
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/09/opinion/sunday/the-common-core-whos-minding-the-schools.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Social and Emotional Learning
June 6, 2013
The Missing Piece — How Social and Emotional Learning Can Empower Children and Transform Schools http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-bridgeland/social-and-emotional-learning_b_3274283.html
Water Aid America!
May 28, 2013
BISNY second-graders walk for water http://www.wateraidamerica.org/get_involved/community_fundraising/british_international_school_of_new_york.aspx
21st Century Teachers
May 24, 2013
Become a 21st Century Teacher!
Article: Sleep Deprived Students
May 9, 2013
Sleep deprivation is a significant hidden factor in the underachievement of school pupils, according to a global study. This article shows us the importance of sleep and how it is essential for success! Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22209818
A fun application
May 3, 2013
This application is absolutely fantastic if you want to play with music and beats with your class. You basically drop and drag beats and melodies onto characters from a band and they sing, rap etc. Its designed for children and a class favourite (and its free) http://www.incredibox.com
Article: Students Face Tougher Tests That Outpace Lesson Plans
April 16, 2013
It is worrying that High School graduates may not be ready for college level work! http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/15/nyregion/with-tougher-standardized-tests-a-reminder-to-breathe.html?_r=0 Inquiry based curriculum, critical skills and team work are essential for success in the C21st. BIS-NY has a lot of this right but we are always looking to sharpen and deepen our methods!
MOOCs article
February 25, 2013
The big misunderstanding about MOOCs… http://m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/the-big-misunderstanding-about-moocs/2013/02/24/63ca3ca6-7e82-11e2-a671-0307392de8de_blog.html?tid=wp_ipad
Children’s brains and Technology
February 11, 2013
A series of New York Times articles on kids’ brains and their uses of technology: http://topics.nytimes.com/top/features/timestopics/series/your_brain_on_computers/index.html
Schools speak out against gun violence:
January 17, 2013
Please show your support of the school leaders speaking out against gun violence and visit: www.HOSAGV.org.
