ASCD Inservice: Why Community Engagement Is in My Teacher Toolbox

ASCD Inservice: Why Community Engagement Is in My Teacher Toolbox:

Why Community Engagement Is in My Teacher Toolbox

ASCD Bloggers at ASCD Inservice - 15 minutes ago

Connections to clubs, teams, and organizations can be the glue that hold students to school, and impart the skills and qualities that are core educational goals, says Outstanding Young Educator Brad Kuntz, in his latest "In the Classroom With .... more »

Report Card Redesign – What Should Be Reported?

ASCD Bloggers at ASCD Inservice - 15 minutes ago

Last week, GOOD magazine announced the winner of its "Redesign the Report Card" contest. The winning entry is a design by Polly d'Avignon, and you can see it here. As a visual design effort, it's a success. It's gorgeous. It's... more »

In Case You Missed It

Matthew Swift at ASCD Inservice - 15 minutes ago

Here's what's new from ASCD: Are you unable to attend Fall Conference? ASCD is live streaming several sessions from top educators on October 28-30. Glenda Horner gives illustrations of districts that have closed the "knowing vs. doing" gap with PD....more »

ASCD's Initial Thoughts on Harkin-Enzi Bill

David Griffith, ASCD Public Policy Director at ASCD Inservice - 3 days ago

The storm of criticism aimed at the recently introduced (and passed out of committee) Harkin-Enzi Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) bill highlights why reauthorization is four years overdue. Everyone agrees that the No Child Left Behind Act needs to... more »

How to Create Independent Thinkers

ASCD Bloggers at ASCD Inservice - 4 days ago

Do you have habits? How about your students? I am sure you can think of a few habits you'd like to break. But are there a few you wish would develop? Although we can't make our students think, we can... more »