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AP US History

Draft of the Constitution Found Draft of the Constitution Found

Early draft of the Constitution found in Phila. By Edward Colimore Inquirer Staff... 

January/February AP Calendar January/February AP Calendar

Although most of January is gone, I wanted to update the webpage on the calendar... 

Howard Zinn (1922-2010) Howard Zinn (1922-2010)

Howard Zinn, historian who challenged status quo, dies at 87 By Mark Feeney and... 

Imperialism Debate Imperialism Debate

Here’s the link to the PDF Guide for the assignment. On the computers in the... 

Reading 46 Going West and East Reading 46 Going West and East

The Emigrants – Many of the emigrants that migrated far west were white and... 

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Multicultural Studies

RAFTS: Diversity & Unity RAFTS: Diversity & Unity

From time to time in the class, we will use the RAFTS strategy to explore different... 

Privilege & the Invisible Knapsack Privilege & the Invisible Knapsack

We begin examining readings in Multicultural Studies by looking at the concepts of... 

PRI’s Global Hits (World Music) PRI’s Global Hits (World Music)

PRI (Public Radio International) broadcasts a world news program everyday at 7PM. ... 

Multicultural Studies Syllabus Multicultural Studies Syllabus

Welcome!  Because I believe in the professionalism of teaching, I have for years... 

Howard Zinn (1922-2010) Howard Zinn (1922-2010)

Howard Zinn, historian who challenged status quo, dies at 87 By Mark Feeney and... 

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Leadership Academy

Race to the Top: DOE Secretary & NEA President Race to the Top: DOE Secretary & NEA President

Through Race to the Top, the US Department of Education is asking States to advance reforms around four specific areas: Adopting standards and assessments that prepare students to succeed in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy; Building data systems that measure student growth and success, and inform teachers and principals... [Read more of this review]

The Massachusetts Education Reform Act The Massachusetts Education Reform Act

In the state of Massachusetts, one of the most sweeping – and controversial – laws was recently signed by Governor Patrick to reform our education system.  The act clears caps on charter schools, creates plans for Innovation Schools, and also creates new conditions for underperforming schools to rebuild themselves.  Here’s a copy... [Read more of this review]

Leadership Academy Prospectus Leadership Academy Prospectus

Executive Summary New Bedford Leadership Academy (NBLA) is a highly collaborative teacher-led autonomous small school set within a reserved area of the existing New Bedford High School facility located at 230 Hathaway Boulevard in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Our education community is comprised of 12 professional educators supporting 125 students, 75%... [Read more of this review]

Obama and Race to the Top Funds Obama and Race to the Top Funds

An interesting article… Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars By LIBBY QUAID, AP Education Writer Libby Quaid, Ap Education Writer Wed Nov 4, 6:26 am ET WASHINGTON – One year after his election, President Barack Obama is coaxing states across the country to rewrite education laws and cut deals with unions... [Read more of this review]

Leadership Academy Meeting 10.19.09 Leadership Academy Meeting 10.19.09

October 19th Meeting Notes: Attending: Janet Beith, ,Isaac Ribeiro, Sandra Rivera, Donna Guay, Nate Everett, Andy Kulak, Jessica Meade, Dennis Winn Objectives: To build and integrate thematic curriculum guidelines. To establish specific criteria and a process for student admission. To create a rubric, interview questions and job descriptions for... [Read more of this review]

Leadership Academy Meeting 10.08.09 Leadership Academy Meeting 10.08.09

Thanks for everyone’s participation and support yesterday.  Here’s a brief summary of topics discussed and tasks set.  Please let me know if there’s anything you’d like to add, remove or change.  Our next meeting is Thursday, October 22nd from 2:45-5PM.  Isaiah and I will take ‘refreshments duty’ for the next... [Read more of this review]

Leadership Academy Proposal Leadership Academy Proposal

Today, we submitted our proposal for the New Bedford High School Leadership Academy to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Begun as a pilot project for our school’s restructuring efforts, the new school-within-a-school will be developed through out the 2009-2010 school year.  It’s projected opening is September 2010. This... [Read more of this review]

Response to MTA Readiness School Email Response to MTA Readiness School Email

I received this email a short while ago: Dear Nathan– We all count on teachers to help students succeed, and you count on your union to be your voice at the table. But the new “Readiness Schools” proposal will weaken teacher protections and lessen the role for teachers in decision-making. Under the bill, three new kinds of in-district... [Read more of this review]

Frequently Asked Questions for PD Workshop Frequently Asked Questions for PD Workshop

What is our goal? It’s the goal of this committee to help New Bedford High School reinvent itself for the 21st century. It involves not just changing the structure of the school, but changing the school culture as well. What work have we done so far? FIRST PHASE: The Restructuring Committee was formed in the fall of 2007 by teachers, parents, students,... [Read more of this review]

Leadership Academy Vision Leadership Academy Vision

Vision: The vision for New Bedford Public School’s students, as stated in the district’s newly adopted Three Year Strategic Plan reads as follows, “As whaler’s provided light to the world, so shall New Bedford students shine with academic excellence.” The focus of the Strategic Plan is to identify and meet the needs of all, and each individual,... [Read more of this review]

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