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- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Preparing for MCAS 2.0 Reading Comprehension

New twists and how not to get tangled up by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist There has been a lot of discussion about the new MCAS 2.0 test. Parents and teachers are wondering how they can help students build the skills they need to succeed. The biggest difference is that

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Tragedy and Triumph, The Highs and Lows of Working in Schools
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

Tragedy and Triumph

The Highs and Lows of Working in Schools by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist The schools I work in have been back in session since the beginning of September. I was excited to get back to see teachers I have worked with for years, to meet teachers who are new

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What educators can learn from the Red Sox, Good of the Student
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

A Diamond Sutra: What educators can learn from the Red Sox

Humans do not always perform according to algorithm by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist The Red Sox won the World Series this fall for the fourth time in fourteen years. If any of my friends had told me in 2003 that the Red Sox would collect four World Series championships

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JFYNet Partner School Spotlight – Doing Great Things November 2018

Sometimes We Need to Be Reminded… … that our schools are full of great kids, hard-working and creative teachers, overworked and underappreciated administrators, and effective programs. Read more about some of these outstanding people, schools and communities in our series: Spotlighting JFYNetWorks Partner Schools… November 2018 edition.

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#GivingTuesday 2018
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#GivingTuesday

    #CollegeCareerReadiness through #BlendedLearning College and Career Readiness is LIFE READINESS.

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Enter Connected, Hyperlinked Students
- Authored by: Eileen Wedegartner

Enter Connected; Digital Natives in the Classroom

Reaching and teaching the hyperlinked student by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist I recently had a conversation with one of the teachers I work with about a course she is teaching this year. The content is intriguing, relevant and full of rigor. It has to do with social media, networking,

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Frederick Wiseman, When gods walk the earth
- Authored by: Gary Kaplan

When Gods Walk the Earth

Frederick Wiseman, Chronicler of the Western World by Gary Kaplan, Unbounded Fan of ‘Fred’ I was at a conference this morning and felt the need for another cup of coffee. The conference was in a lecture room at the front of the building and the food in another room at

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JFYNet Partner School Spotlight – Doing Great Things October 2018

Sometimes We Need to Be Reminded… … that our schools are full of great kids, hard-working and creative teachers, overworked and underappreciated administrators, and effective programs. Read more about some of these outstanding people, schools and communities in our series: Spotlighting JFYNetWorks Partner Schools… October 2018 edition.

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Language Arts and Math
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

Language Arts and Math

Two disciplines with a common purpose by Cathie Maglio, blended learning specialist Ever since fifth grade I wanted to be a math teacher. I fell in love with the subject at that point and never wavered from it. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in math, I knew I

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Minding the Gap… GAP Year that is
- Authored by: Joan Reissman

Minding the Gap… GAP Year that is

Should you take a year off after high school? by Joan Reissman, Blended Learning Specialist If you’re a senior, you are probably thinking about college. The traditional pattern has been to attend college right after high school, but many students now are taking a year off before enrolling in college.

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