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AP US History

Historian as Detective/Journalist

Research Sites: 1. Reagan Conservatism: Reagan, PBS – Major Speeches –... 

World War II Mock Trials World War II Mock Trials

Welcome to your first Mock Trial in AP US History.  Since we’ve recently covered... 

Documania! Documania!

OK.  Here’s the idea: I show documentaries after school and you watch them. ... 

Hard Times: Oral History Project Hard Times: Oral History Project

Studs Terkel is one of America’s greatest treasures: a person who devoted their... 

1920′s Slang 1920′s Slang

Want some extra credit? Of course you do! All you have to do is use conversational... 

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Multicultural Studies

Immigration Unit Immigration Unit

This week, we examine the topic of ethics, justice and rights by focusing on the... 

Coming of Age Rituals Coming of Age Rituals

This week we are exploring one final aspect of identity: coming of age rituals. ... 

Promises: Children’s Perspective Promises: Children’s Perspective

Promises is an award winning documentary that explores the issues that divide Israelis... 

A Class Divided A Class Divided

Jane Elliott’s famous blue eye/brown eye experiment with her 3rd grade class... 

RAFTS: Diversity & Unity RAFTS: Diversity & Unity

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

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Leadership Academy

Leadership Academy Approved by School Committee Leadership Academy Approved by School Committee

Monday night, April 12th 2010, the New Bedford School Committee heard two presentations concerning the work of the Restructuring Committee at NBHS.  The NBLA (New Bedford Leadership Academy) proposal was one.  In a short PowerPoint presentation, we laid out 1) what the NBLA is, 2) where are we now, and 3) what work comes next. Now that the approval... [Read more of this review]

Blueprint for Reform: Revising NCLB Blueprint for Reform: Revising NCLB

Much has happened lately.  As many of you know, NCLB is being revised by the Obama Administration.  There have also been reform measures suggested in the areas of national standards, which would have a powerful impact on the nation.  Massachusetts has suggested that, because it has one of the highest standards in the nation, it may ignore the... [Read more of this review]

NBLA 2.0 – Technology Brainstorming NBLA 2.0 – Technology Brainstorming

In September 2010, the NBLA will open inside NBHS.  On that first day of class, and in that first week and month, students must know that their instruction will be different than the rest of the school – but different how?  One aspect of our curriculum redesign will focus on technology integration in innovative ways.  Students may potentially... [Read more of this review]

Site Visits for the NBLA Site Visits for the NBLA

Over the past year, both the Restructuring Committee and the Design Team for the New Bedford Leadership Academy have gone on quite a few site visits, as well as researching many other schools and districts. Our goals were to collect data and observe instructional strategies, leadership and governance, small school designs, thematic instruction, and... [Read more of this review]

Leadership Academy Proposed Leadership Academy Proposed

// Students at risk for academic problems and dropping out of school may have another option if the proposed New Bedford Leadership Academy — a smaller school that would exist inside New Bedford High School — becomes a reality next year.”For the past year, the high school has been working on restructuring and within that vast task, a... [Read more of this review]

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]

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