Is common core suffering from a branding issue?

Aviation program highlights math, science | Student choice helps educators differentiate instruction | Texas district launches fine-arts elementary school Created for sittishon.whungsinsujarit.comtit@blogger.com |  Web Version   Advertisement   August 27, 2014 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF        SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Teaching & Learning Advertisement Aviation program highlights math, science Students enrolled in an aviation program in a California school district will learn physics, algebra, engineering and other subjects by building an airplane. The students will fabricate airplane parts and build a biplane that can fly at least 90 miles per hour. The Record (Stockton, Calif.) (tiered subscription model) (8/26) Share:  Student choice helps educators differentiate instruction Students' interests can help educators develop differentiated learning experiences, education consultant John McCarthy writes in this blog post. He highlights the advantages of student choice, tools teachers can use to tap into student interests and tips to manage student-driven assignments. Edutopia.org/Differentiated Instruction blog (8/25) Share:    ADVERTISEMENT   How do you facilitate productive math discussions? Intentional Talk helps you direct discussions with a goal in mind, get students to participate in meaningful ways, and support their thinking with effective questioning and teacher "talk moves." Filled with examples and printable planning templates. Preview the entire book online! Curriculum Texas district launches fine-arts elementary school (KatarzynaBialasiewicz) A fine-arts academy for elementary students in a Texas school district will blend the arts with math, science and other core subjects. The students will enroll in traditional classes part of the day and then spend another portion learning dance, composing songs and participating in choir and orchestra. KVUE-TV (Austin, Texas) (8/26) Share:    Standards Is common core suffering from a branding issue? In a recent survey, respondents' support for reading and math standards rose when the question posed did not include the term "common core." Some say this -- along with other factors -- is indicative of a branding issue, suggesting that renaming the standards may be an inevitable move to help regain public support. American Public Media/Marketplace (8/25) Share:  Other News Ky. seeks public's input on common core, possible changes The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.) (tiered subscription model) (8/25) Share:  STEM STEAM concept gains traction in some schools (auimeesri/NewsCred) Lessons involving STEAM -- science, technology, engineering, arts and math -- are catching on nationwide, including in schools in Florida, Ohio and Texas. The concept also has drawn support from businesses and government. Still, some say the effects of STEAM on student achievement remain unclear. StateImpact/Ohio (8/25) Share:    Other News Ga. governor calls for computer programming to satisfy graduation requirements The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (free content) (8/25) Share:  Policy & Legislation L.A. schools to discontinue $1B iPad rollout The Los Angeles Unified School District will discontinue its $1 billion iPad program. Superintendent John Deasy announced the change this week, noting the move will allow the district to explore other technology options and examine criticism surrounding the program. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (8/26) Share:  SmartQuote Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things." -- Peter Drucker, Austrian-American writer and management consultant Share:  Learn more -> SmartBrief Education on Twitter | Education SmartBlog | More on Educational Leadership | More on Post-Secondary Education Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.   Editor:  Melissa Greenwood Contributing Editor:  Candace Chellew Advertising:  Caliann Mitoulis     SIGN UP   SHARE   ADVERTISE   SEND FEEDBACK Update Profile | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe |  Archive | Web version (print friendly) Download the SmartBrief App  iTunes / Android   Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2014 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information