How a Radical New Teaching Method Could Unleash a Generation of Geniuses – We Need Schools… Not Factories

Access to a world of infinite information has changed how we communicate, process information, and think. Decentralized systems have proven to be more productive and agile than rigid, top-down ones. Innovation, creativity, and independent thinking are increasingly crucial to the global economy.

Joshua Davis

Full Story: http://www.wired.com/2013/10/free-thinkers/

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TED Talk – We Need Schools… Not Factories – Sugata Mitra http://www.matr.net/article-66935.html

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Attendance Matters. Graduation Matters.

From the Montana Office of Public Instruction, Superintendent Denise Juneau:

Students who miss just 18 days of school in a year are more likely to fall behind, struggle with grades and even dropout. That’s why Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau is asking Montana students to start the school year strong by committing to attend class each day.

“The simple act of showing up gives students a better chance at succeeding,” Superintendent Juneau said. “A student who goes to school each day is more likely to do better in reading and math. That student is more likely to graduate from high school, and is more likely to have a successful career.”

By Tim Pham

Full Story: http://www.abcfoxmontana.com/story/29894140/attendance-matters-graduation-matters