Monthly Archives: June 2012
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Customization Is the Future of Teaching
By newseditor 06/29/2012 09:53 am | Add a Comment“The Chronicle of Higher Education” speaks with Professor Chris Dede about his new book and how technology can help personalize learning. Read More…
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A Special Year at HGSE
By Matt Weber 06/29/2012 09:46 am | 4 CommentsEvery year is a special year at HGSE, but this one was particularly exciting with awards, star-studded foundation launches, movie premieres, special guests, faculty honors, and lots of excitement. Read More…
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Harvard EdCast: A Man of Principals
By Matt Weber 06/27/2012 02:15 pm | 1 CommentAudio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Roland Barth, Ed.M.’62, Ed.D.’70, founder of The Principals’ Center at HGSE, reflects on the unique and evolving position of school leader. Read More…
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HGSE Students and Alums Receive Accolades
By newseditor 06/25/2012 04:35 pm | 1 CommentThe Harvard Graduate School of Education community is celebrating a banner season for award recipients, as this spring saw many students and alumni received fellowships and scholarship acknowledgements. Read More…
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Should Test Scores Be Used to Evaluate Teachers?
By Wall Street Journal 06/25/2012 10:55 am | 1 CommentHow much should one credit — and blame — teachers for student performance? Professor Thomas Kane discusses the topic in the “Wall Street Journal.” Read More…
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Reputations (and More) at Risk
By Hilary Dauffenbach-Tabb, Ed.M.'12 06/22/2012 03:43 pm | Add a CommentThe insights gained from teacher value-added reports have the potential to benefit schools, students, and communities, but more responsible use is essential, writes Hilary Dauffenbach-Tabb, Ed.M.’12, in HEPG’s Voices in Education blog. Read More…
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Hearings on LGBT Youth Held at Mass. State House
By Jill Anderson 06/20/2012 04:46 pm | Add a CommentThe Massachusetts Commission on Gay Lesbian Bi Transgendered (GLBT) Youth held hearings today at the State House focusing on the state of life for LGBT youth in Massachusetts schools. HGSE asked members of the community to comment about the importance of such a hearing. Read More…
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Harvard EdCast: O Canada
By Matt Weber 06/20/2012 01:04 pm | Add a CommentAudio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Geoffrey Canada, Ed.M.’75, president and CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone reflects on his lifelong commitment to children in Harlem and how his time at HGSE was truly formative. Read More…
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Pathways to Prosperity Network Launches
By newseditor 06/19/2012 10:09 am | 2 CommentsThe Pathways to Prosperity Network is a collaboration between the Pathways to Prosperity Project at HGSE, Jobs for the Future (JFF), and six states focused on ensuring that many more young people complete high school, attain a postsecondary credential with currency in the labor market, and launch into a career while leaving open the prospect of further education. Read More…
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Making Learning Visible at Boston Children’s Museum
By Stephanie Kacoyanis 06/18/2012 10:11 am | Add a CommentProject Zero’s Making Learning Visible team, together with the Boston Public Schools Early Childhood Department, the Boston Children’s Museum, and the Wheelock College Documentation Studio, presented a unique event called “Kids are the Experts!” on June 1 at the Children’s Museum. Read More…
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