Education Revolution E-News 23.11.2010

Contents:   1) “Transforming Education & Our World,” the 8th Annual AERO Conference (EVENT) a. Call for Proposals: “Transforming Education & Our World,” the 8th Annual AERO Conference b. Early Bird Registration Has Begun! 2) Prepare for Our ‘Black Friday’ […]

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Chris Shute – Respect is Due

We can always rely on Chris for clear thinking. Here he looks at the concept of respect in relation to children and young people. Respect is Due What

TED Talks – Conrad Wolfram: Teaching kids real math with computers

From rockets to stock markets, many of humanity's most thrilling creations are powered by math. So why do kids lose interest in it? Conrad Wolfram says the

Report: Learning Futures – ‘Engaging Schools: Principles and Practices’

Read the latest report from Learning Futures – ‘Engaging Schools: Principles and Practices’ November 3, 2010 Learning Futures has just published its latest report, Engaging Schools: Principles and Practices. Drawing

Open Lecture: Making children’s rights real: the UN CRC as a legal instrument

REMINDER!!   Making children's rights real: the UN CRC as a legal instrument  02 December 2010. 17:30 to 19:00 , Nunn Hall, Institute of Education  Peter Newell.  OPEN LECTURE. 7th annual Allan

Gifted and Talented Voice – Charter Consultation

The Potential Trust G&T Voice Group have asked for responses to their Draft Charter. A copy of the Charter is now on the G&T Voice blog.  Please send us

Education Revolution E-News 02.11.2010

1) Pedro Noguera: "Finding a Way Forward During Challenging Times" (VIDEO from Nov. 11) 2) Iniciar una Escuela Alternativa, Nivel 1 (Start Alternative School, Level

Education Revolution E-News 07.10.2010

1) "Real Education: Varieties of Freedom" Back in limited stock after 2 years! (BOOK) 2) NEW: 2011 Education Calendars!

Education Revolution E-News 03.10.2010

1) Prepare for the season of giving: Turning Points (BOOKS) 2) Prepare for the season of giving: 2011 Gorgeous

Education is the new rock’n’roll – Paul Henderson

Education is the new rock’n’roll We always look forward to Paul's contributions and this certainly lives up to his thought provoking standards!   The Elephant in the room Just the other day I

Education Revolution E-News 26.10.2010

) AERO Membership Special (OFFER) 2) Watch: Free to Learn: A Radical Experiment in Education (VIDEO) 3)

IALA News Fall 2010

Items from IALA News Fall 2010 International Association for Learning Alternatives (IALA) www.learningalternatives.net Charter School Funding: Bugaboo Factor by Wayne Jennings 100s of charter school studies have assessed the viability

Education Revolution E-News 18th October 2010

1) Quality Education as a Constitutional Right / 'We the People' Tour (BOOK/EVENTS) 2) Watch: Herbert Kohl Keynote Talk

University fees, the Open University and the DIY student

With the recession and impending hikes in university fees and costs it perhaps a good time to take stock and look at some other options. Contrary to what many

‘Waiting for Superman’ stirring it up in the USA

The film 'Waiting for Superman' continues to stir controversy and moral panic over schooling in the USA. Hardly a day passes without articles in newspapers and blogs. Find

Education Revolution E-News 27.09.2010

Education Revolution E-News 27.09.2010   Online Courses Start Today! (COURSE)

SATS TEST on Educational Ideas for MPs, Teachers and Parents

SATS TEST on Educational Ideas for MPs, Teachers and Parents With thanks to Roland Meighan for this http://www.rolandmeighan.co.uk/ 1. Who said ‘for all children some of the time, and

Swedish style schools??

Backing a loser? “Michael Gove says “No ideology, just doing what actually works”. But he chooses as his model Sweden. Why? … In Finland, school begins at age seven,

IALA: Gardner, Advocate for Educational Pluralism

Gardner, Advocate for Educational Pluralism posted by Wayne Jennings. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard and well known

OpenEye News 15.09.2010

The Child The True Foundation Conference The DVD from the recent OpenEYE conference is now available and can be purchased for £19 inc p&p. It contains three fascinating and

A Centenary – Edmond Holmes: ‘What Is and What Might Be’ and ‘The Tragedy of Education’ Revisited

INVITATION:  A Centenary – Edmond Holmes: ‘What Is and What Might Be’ and ‘The Tragedy of Education’  Revisited The 2011 Summer edition of the Journal of Personalised Education Now

Flotsam and Jetsam: It’s the Company you keep?

It’s the Company you keep? "Firms that specialize in outsourcing education hope to profit from the Tory schools revolution by providing more frontline services, such as shaping

Press release: Fear And Violence Plague Girls In UK Cities Says Report By Children’s Charity

Fear And Violence Plague Girls In UK Cities Says Report By Children’s Charity ALMOST half of all girls living in the UK’s biggest cities feel unsafe walking around their

Ofsted and Special Needs Identification and Support… the wrong argument

Ofsted and Special Needs Identification and Support... the wrong argument Ofsted chief inspector Christine Gilbert said: "With over one in five children of school age in England identified as

Green Party National Conference CPE-PEN input 13.09.2010

Green Party National Conference CPE-PEN input
Monday 13th September. Peter Humphreys, CPE-PEN chair addressed a fringe meeting at this year's Green Party Conference.

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