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I Would Flip More Than the Classroom

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Susacadia

There is a gulf between what we know works (projects, passion, personal initiative) and what is mandated (rigorous testing, uniform presentation, threats). This is like the disconnect we all recognize with someone saying the beating they’ve just delivered was out … Continue reading →

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In the Learning Zone

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Susacadia

I’d like to say “a number of years ago” but really it was back in 1985. Dad, who had been complaining about having to turn his lecture notes over to a secretary, said, “There comes a time when a man … Continue reading →

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Age Appropriate

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Susacadia

Warning: This has nothing to do with either smut or sex. There are some types of knowledge, that, if acquired too soon, you spend a lifetime re-learning. Take your left and right hands, for instance. I’m one of those “other … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded CCSS

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Susacadia

I have just finished reading Diane Ravitch’s monologue against the Common Core standards. (I’ve linked to the English Language Arts section because I am, or was, and English teacher.) As always when I read something, a bunch of stuff comes … Continue reading →

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Mobius Madness

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Susacadia

Here is a “How To” I sent to a BadCat’s Into Infinity knit along. At the end are some of the completed scarves that make the cast on portions completed. I’ve also improved my photo editing skills, so the arrows … Continue reading →

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