"Realness" in PBL

Suzie Boss posts from PBL World, a global gathering of educators interested in project-based learning:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/pbl-world-conference-part-three-suzie-boss

The Middle School Conundrum

Do preteens and young teenagers fare better in K-8 schools or sectioned off in separate middle schools? NY Times presents a debate on the topic:

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/06/18/the-middle-school-conundrum/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120619

Learning Like We Do In The World Beyond School

David Price of Learning Futures/Musical Futures (U.K.) reflects on his recent visit to High Tech High. Yours truly is mentioned!

Read his blog post below:
http://davidpriceblog.posterous.com/138848814

MakerBot in Education?

What are the applications for technology like this in the classroom?
http://www.makerbot.com/
http://www.thingiverse.com/

Considering Spectrums

Considering Integration

Integration Worked. Why Have We Abandoned It?
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/opinion/sunday/integration-worked-why-have-we-rejected-it.html?_r=2&ref=opinion

The Core of The Common Core?

What's at the "Core" of the Common Core standards? Alfie Kohn does it again.

Read on.