http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/09/opinion/sunday/the-common-core-whos-minding-the-schools.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

  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

BISNY second-graders walk for water   http://www.wateraidamerica.org/get_involved/community_fundraising/british_international_school_of_new_york.aspx

Become a 21st Century Teacher!

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

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

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!  

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

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  

  Please show your support of the school leaders speaking out against gun violence and visit:   www.HOSAGV.org.