Monthly Archives: July 2011

Working together

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

When we were in elementary school, even preschool, our teachers encouraged us to work in groups – whether it was creating a story together or exploring facts and figures. This teamwork mindset helped everyone learn together to make something bigger … Continue reading →

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Busy families need options. Online education can help.

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

Guest post by Sally Roberts, DOE Educational Policy Consultant for Virtual Education We appreciate all the feedback we received in the blog comment section, on Facebook and on Twitter regarding last week’s online education post. This blog post will feature … Continue reading →

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Going Virtual – even more!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Guest post by Sally Roberts, DOE Educational Policy Consultant for Virtual Education Everyone is talking about “school choice” these days, but “choice” doesn’t mean just charter and magnet schools. Starting in August, Florida students will now have more virtual education … Continue reading →

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And the band plays on …

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Scales, flats and sharps are not types of shoes or medieval tools, but rather some of the instruments used in the classroom of Miramar High School music educator Alvin Davis. Mr. Davis was recently selected as a finalist for the … Continue reading →

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“I hate science!” is no longer heard

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Guest post by DOE Science Program Specialist Latasha Fisher “To be, or not to be.” An often used quote in literary times, but begs the true question – what do you want to be when you grow up? In Florida, … Continue reading →

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You can “count” on it – even at home!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Guest post by Teresa Sweet, Curriculum & Instruction bureau chief Math teacher Stephanie Thetford of Fort Walton Beach High School knows that her students can be successful when they have a rigorous curriculum, confidence in their skills and strong family … Continue reading →

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