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Fate Faith in Classroom-Reflections on Hadestown
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

Fate and Faith in the Classroom

Reflections on Hadestown by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist We have many figures of speech in our language that refer to hell: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” “Going to hell in a handbasket.” “Heaven doesn’t want me, and hell is worried I’ll take over.” (That one

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How to explain bad behavior to students
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

Can the Art be Separated from the Artist?

How to explain bad behavior to students by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist These are difficult times for teachers. With MCAS looming, budgets due (and most likely cut from last year), and antsy students counting the hours to year-end, teachers have a small mountain of things on their plate. Add

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Words and Meanings - The teachers’ job, Ask Questions
- Authored by: Eileen Wedegartner

Words and Meanings

The teachers’ job by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist The job of the English teacher is to ensure that students can read a complex text with comprehension and formulate ideas about it orally and in writing. Teachers often walk a fine line between imparting their own views and facilitating an

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Travel Advisory-Pay Attention
- Authored by: Cathie Maglio

Travel Advisory: Pay Attention

I am always amazed that students ever make it to class on time! by Cathie Maglio, Blended Learning Specialist Navigating the corridors of a high school during the changing of classes is a challenge. I’d rather drive on the expressway in rush hour. Students move in packs down the middle

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Curiosity and Courage
- Authored by: Eileen Wedegartner

Teaching to the Real Tests

Curiosity and Courage in the Classroom by Eileen Wedegartner, Blended Learning Specialist WGBH, one of our Boston NPR stations, recently ran a three-part series titled, “Teaching the Future: Climate Change Education on Cape Cod.” The series explores the challenges for teachers who are trying to teach about climate change when

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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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Astronomy in the Fenway
- Authored by: Greg Cunningham

Astronomy in the Fenway

Reading the Red Sox’ Stars by Greg Cunningham, Blended Learning Specialist “I’m amazed you can see Venus with all the lights around Boston,” my friend Tyler commented as we walked back to the car after a Red Sox win at Fenway Park. “That’s not Venus,” I assured him. “That’s Mars.”

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