Thank you for the several educators emailing me about our Social Studies Leadership Meetings during the 16-17 school year. Your inquiries are inspirational and indicate the time we spend meeting is beneficial. Dates, rooms, and times were established back in the Spring; however, due to a new recent assignment for me to become trained in … Continue reading Social Studies Leadership Meetings
Resources
Secondary Teachers: New Law Impacts You
In June, Public Act 170 of 2016 was signed by Gov. Rick Snyder which requires students to be taught about genocide, including, but not limited to, the Holocaust and Armenian Genocide, for no less than six hours of instruction between eighth and 12th grades. Hopefully for all history teachers there really is nothing to change other … Continue reading Secondary Teachers: New Law Impacts You
MACUL Grant
Application for the the 2016-17 Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Grant Program are due Monday, May 16, by 5:00 pm. The grant program which offers up to $1,500 is for members only and, yes, you may join and then apply. In fact, you should join anyway for these reasons. The purpose of … Continue reading MACUL Grant
Big History Project
The Big History Project is history told through engaging videos, animations, articles and classroom activities targeting middle and high school students. The project is a joint effort among teachers, scholars, scientists, and their supporters designed to provide a free, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary curriculum for high school students. For an overview of the project watch David Christian's … Continue reading Big History Project
Genesee Go On August 2, 2016, the voters of Genesee county will decide whether or not they want to invest in the youth of Genesee County. If approved by voters Genesee Opportunity provides a stipend for current-year high school graduates to attend approved colleges and training institutions through funding from countywide tax dollars. Based on 1/4 … Continue reading
Adaptive Learning and Progress 