As I attempt to finish this year’s reading challenge, I’m looking for some shorter books than my usual fare. As luck would have it, J. Michael Straczynski shared something great on his Patreon. Back in 1986, Harlan Ellison did a reading of Clark Ashton Smith’s “The City of the Singing Flame,” and let me tell …
There, I said it. That’s my hot take. We need to get rid of AP courses. Why? Because they’ve been pushed down the throat of our education system for the past twenty years, pitched as an equity solution because we should be offering the best content to everyone. I agree 100% with that statement. Every …
I remember the days of the early 2010s as a number of edtech tools we now all know and use regularly first hit the scene. And everyone talked about the coolest thing they’d seen and how it would “revolutionize the classroom.” Plot twist: It didn’t. Now, we see all the hype around AI and the …
“Don’t wait until the fourth Thursday in November, to sit with family and friends to give thanks. Make every day a day of Thanksgiving!” — Charmaine J. Forde It’s been a week here at the Paul house as we processed the passing of my wife’s grandmother. Most days are great, but some days are sad …
I tried to think of a good way to describe this, but I can’t. Suffice it to say, it’s a great example of pursuing your passion and figuring out how to present it to an authentic audience. Also, it’s just fun.
What makes a 500-year-old printing process new? Master printer and publisher Jacob Samuel has brought etchings—prints created by transferring ink from a metal plate to paper—into the 21st century through collaborations with more than 60 contemporary artists. In this video, we filmed Samuel making his last print. As he inks, hand wipes, and rolls his …
You’re already hearing a lot of noise about student attendance and how many kids are chronically absent since the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll hear people saying how much kids need to be in school, especially those who are “behind” and need to “catch up.” Hogwash. If kids are sick, they need to stay at home. As …
Students are missing more school–and maybe that isn’t bad Read More »
Prince George’s County Public Schools, under the leadership of Superintendent Millard House II, is at the forefront of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their educational system. House believes that AI tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize classrooms by equipping students with essential digital-age skills. House’s focus on technology and AI aligns with the district’s commitment to …
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One of my favorite places to check for reviews of tech tools, sites, and such is Common Sense Media. I like their content so much, that I use their digital citizenship curriculum in my schools. They’ve launched an AI tool review system to help everyone understand a little more about the current AI invasion. Key …
Quote of the Day “To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln, Donald Trump does not appeal to “the better angels of our nature.”” (Michael V. Hayden, The Assault on Intelligence) Musical Interlude Philip Glass has a new album releasing in January 2024, recorded at his home during the pandemic. This is my piano, the instrument on which most …