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Posts in category "Site News"

Catalyst Takes Notice

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Today’s news is all over the place, with seemingly no rhyme or reason. The only thing notable among the group is Catalyst’s link back to this site (about the previous post).  Doesn’t happen much.  They also have a couple of stories about kindergarten readiness and special ed teacher evaluations.  What’s the theme at your school... Read more »
By Alexander Russo,
May 8, 2012 at 9:04 am
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What I Learned From Sharkey, Fraynd, Et Al.

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Remember that panel I told you about earlier this week (here)?  Well I finally got the audio and uploaded it and looked through my notes.  The bottom line?  Jesse Sharkey is intense and funny (and stylish in his tweed cap).  Jennifer Husbands is smart and friendly and not to be messed with (in a good... Read more »
By Alexander Russo,
March 30, 2012 at 3:07 pm
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What's *Your* District 299 Name?

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If you ever get bored of being just another “District299Reader” here’s how to come up with your own username: 1) WHAT’S YOUR MENTAL STATE? Angry, Excited, Bitter, Idealistic 2) WHAT PART OF TOWN?: West Side, Lincoln Park, Bronzeville, Little Village 3) WHAT’S YOUR MAIN ROLE? Parent, Teacher, Principal, Clerk The result? Angry West Side Teacher.  Idealistic... Read more »
By Alexander Russo,
March 19, 2012 at 10:39 pm
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Spring Vacation Countdown

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What do you want to talk about this weekend?  How well or poorly your Pulaski-shortened week went?  Daylight Savings (don’t forget!)? The court decision on school closings? LSC nominations? The joys of this year’s ISAT testing (last week or this)? Days until Spring Vacation (10, unless you don’t really count ISAT days)?  
By Alexander Russo,
March 9, 2012 at 10:00 pm
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Cartoon: Giving Worker Bees The Worker Bee Test

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This is a test post to see if blog entries appear on the D299 Facebook Page like they’re supposed to.  The idea is that whatever you like — blogs, Twitter, or Facebook — you can find District 200... Read more »
By Alexander Russo,
March 4, 2012 at 9:35 pm
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National Education News One Click Away

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See the new “National Ed News” box at the top of this page?  It shows you how to get national school reform news and commentary via Facebook, Twitter, or the old fashioned World Wide Web.  The new button joins the other permanent information pages up there, which include showing how to comment anonymously, ask questions... Read more »
By Alexander Russo,
February 28, 2012 at 6:48 pm
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Ways To Like (Or Dislike) This Blog

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Lots of folks ask me how to get reminders about this blog that fit into their busy lives, or how to get updates without relying on a friend to pass them along.  Don’t forget that if you want to get this blog via email (it’s free) all you have to do is go here and... Read more »
By Alexander Russo,
February 16, 2012 at 11:36 am
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MLK Weekend Open Discussion

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Here’s the place to talk about anything and everything — stuff that got missed during the week, or has been ignored for too long, or is happening at your school but maybe nowhere else.  How the first week back went, that kind of stuff.  For a starter, here’s Seth Lavin’s recap of the week —... Read more »
By Alexander Russo,
January 15, 2012 at 9:51 am
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Holiday Open Discussion Time

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Like many of you I’m taking things slowly this week, but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep the discussion going.  What’s happening?  What’s on your mind?  What are you getting ready for next week and the first few months of 2012?
By Alexander Russo,
December 26, 2011 at 8:41 am
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Other Ways Of Following D299

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Hate having to check the blog every day?  I get it.  Remember that you can like/join the District299 Facebook page (here) or follow along via Twitter (@district299). You can also get a daily email by signing up here. (The only downside is that you don’t get to see reader comments, which are probably the best... Read more »
By Alexander Russo,
December 13, 2011 at 7:46 am
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