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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Arizona SpEd Voucher Program Held Unconstitutional
From Jim Gerl over on Special Education Law Blog.
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Augie Nieto’s Inspiring Story and Use of EyeMax on The Today Show
Augie Nieto, fitness entrepreneur, appeared on The Today Show yesterday (video below). Diagnosed with Lou Gherig’s Disease several years ago, Augie has been raising money for research. He now uses a trackball to access the computer with his feet. He de… Continue reading
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Anxiety attack!
I had an anxiety attack last week when I was in my therapist’s office.
“Breathe,” she said.
“I am breathing,” I said as I looked questioningly at her.
“No, you’re not. You’re breathing very shallow breaths. You’re not getting enough oxygen. You can pass out.
“You’re having an anxiety attack,” she said.
“Now, take a deep breath and blow it [...]
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Spread the Word To End the Word
From ms.angala over on TEACHER SOL.
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AAC Featured on NBC’s “The Today Show”
I received this email from Dynavox today on some AAC exposure on the NBC Today Show:”Today, March 30, AAC solutions will be highlighted on NBC’s Today Show. The segment features Augie Nieto, vice president and co-chairman of the ALS division of the MDA… Continue reading
Gates: Focus on improving teacher effectiveness
According to Fred Hiatt, editorial page editor for the Washington Post, Bill Gates of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation plans to refocus the Gates Foundation’s educational efforts on successful charter schools and improving teacher effectiveness. Good news, at least on the latter matter.
As I developed in an earlier post, the Gates Foundation could [...] Continue reading
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Dr. Robert Marzano’s study of ActivClassrooms
From ms.angala over on TEACHER SOL.
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