Monthly Archives: September 2011

Is “Failing to Succeed” A Bad Thing?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Mary Rose Cristello

Here’s an oldie but goodie: What if failure’s not that bad? What’s if it’s even beneficial? Do we need to hit rock bottom in order to truly succeed? I don’t feel that these questions are new or groundbreaking. But they’re … Continue reading →

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Watch TV. Cause Reform.

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Mary Rose Cristello

After watching and posting about The Cartel, I immediately checked out its website signed up for email updates. No matter what your views on the education system are, it’s a great source for the latest updates on classroom reforms. A “birth announcement” … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss These

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Mary Rose Cristello

Ok, so the  title might be a tad overdramatic. But one of the most important aspects of reform is staying informed. With public schools across the nation opening their doors last week, education has flooded the news. When children’s futures are at … Continue reading →

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