If we truly want to understand what it takes to educate a child, if we truly want to hold people accountable for making sure children achieve their potential, then I believe it’s time we take an honest look at that. The teachers in Chicago tried to address this. Every teacher in America probably knows this. […]
Author: mattmoyer
Who Has Time for a “Marathon” Anymore?
I’m fascinated now by this idea of brain plasticity and the impact of technology on the “new brain.” Just after picking up The New Brain by Dr. Richard Restak it seems I can’t escape this discussion. It’s on the radio every time I hop in the car–it’s following me like the marketing campaign of a […]
Tweet!
Now trying my first shot at tweeting to my blog!Can’t wait to use more Twitter! — Matthew Moyer (@mo_moyer)
The 2012-2013 School Year Has Begun!
June 19th–not even officially summer yet–and I have begun the school year. For those that assume teachers are not working over the summer, I wanted to add my personal objection. The kick-off included renewing my ISTE membership ($99) and a professional development learning module through ISTE’s site ($60). So, not to mention spending about 2 […]
Optimism
From the Dalai Lama…
Who’s the Problem?
Two thought-provoking ideas here about our current economic crisis. The Breakdown: “Why Aren’t Corporations Paying Their Taxes?” from The Nation. Thank you to journalist David Cay Johnston for his work. And a favorite of mine, from The Story of Stuff, about Citizens United.
Something Every Ohio Tax Payer Should Know
I can understand being upset about taxes, especially these days. I even acknowledge this in class while speaking to fifth graders–it’s something many families may grumble about, I say. But, I’m quick to remind myself and my students, this is how we get things done in our country. We are coming to a time where […]
The Myths and Truths of What We Do
With Ohio embroiled in debate of people vs. profits rivaled only in Wisconsin but certainly not the last of its kind, I felt a post was necessary. Too often, as is the case now, the conversation in the media is very shallow, emotional, and intellectually hollow. Let’s talk facts, view things in the larger scope, […]
Birding Tips!
Enjoy a great video about the secrets of identifying birds. In my next life, I want to hang out at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Learn How to Better Identify Birds
Peace Day 2009
Inspired by the Peace One Day celebration of International Peace Day on September 21, we shared a few thoughts in class about peace. We read Todd Parr’s The Peace Book–a favorite of mine to read to my son, Jake–and we watched a video about International Peace Day. I’ve thought a lot lately about peace, what […]