Latest Paper Focuses on School Finance Policy and Civil Rights

Lisa R. Parker

By Amanda Nelson  LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 8, 2022) — A newly published analysis of how dollars are distributed to schools in the U.S. posits that funding allocation models continue to disadvantage those in low-income communities, despite long-standing evidence that equitable funding is critical to students’ capacity to learn and achieve.  An Opportunity to Learn: […]

Resourceaholic: 5 Maths Gems #162

Lisa R. Parker

Welcome to my 162nd gems post. This is where I share some of the latest news, ideas and resources for maths teachers. 1. Scaffolded TasksThank you to @JaggersMaths for sharing a highly accessible Pythagoras task with lots of scaffolding. And here’s an extract from another task which is structured to make it […]

Principals are the Lead Relationship Builders — TTT4U

Lisa R. Parker

Relationship Builders Relationships are a vital part of our personal and professional lives. School buildings are ecosystems filled with children and adults from various walks of life. All look for positive interactions that help shape their school experiences. Educators are encouraged to foster and facilitate positive teacher-student, parent-teacher, and student-student […]

Apple just bought a $445M campus in San Diego

Lisa R. Parker

Apple is growing into San Diego with the acquire of a $445 million 7-developing campus that was formerly the residence of HP.  “Apple verified Tuesday that it has obtained the seven-creating Rancho Vista Corporate Middle in Rancho Bernardo for $445 million — highlighting the Cupertino company’s ongoing endeavours to plant […]

Find the best study spots on campus | Collegetown

Lisa R. Parker

Finding a fantastic research place on MU’s significant campus is hard. Some of the most popular locations to study, these kinds of as Ellis Library, Memorial University student Union and the MU Scholar Heart can be crowded and noisy. These common spots sit on a centrally-located place on campus, which […]