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  1. Does it matter that research finds no evidence of different "learning styles?" Absolutely! http://tiny.cc/n6JoF 5:34 AM Dec 21st from web
  2. @Larryferlazzo This is where the mischief starts. It's really a post about preferences. Not the same thing. 12:14 PM Dec 20th from web in reply to Larryferlazzo
  3. @mcleod I've started a Facebook page dedicated to debunking learning styles. http://tiny.cc/f6ghu 2:44 PM Dec 19th from web in reply to mcleod
  4. @JoanneLeeJacobs I've started a Facebook page dedicated to debunking learning styles. http://tiny.cc/f6ghu 2:42 PM Dec 19th from web in reply to JoanneLeeJacobs
  5. @tfteacher I've started a Facebook page dedicated to debunking learning styles. A gift to future teachers. http://tiny.cc/f6ghu 2:40 PM Dec 19th from web in reply to tfteacher
  6. has started a "Learning Styles Debunked" page on Facebook. Say no to pseudoscience and become a fan. http://tiny.cc/f6ghu 1:22 PM Dec 19th from web
  7. w/o evidence to support "learning styles," how long until it disappears from classrooms? http://tiny.cc/z9GYr 11:39 AM Dec 19th from web
  8. @gardenglen You *should* vary your teaching style. But because it's the best way to teach, not because of phony "learning styles." 11:31 AM Dec 19th from web in reply to gardenglen
  9. @AndresHenriquez It's the Times usual focus on what wealthy, powerful people are doing. It's not about the schools. 7:10 AM Dec 6th from web in reply to AndresHenriquez
  10. We know buiding up background knowledge works for kids. But "what works is boring," says Randi Weingarten. http://tiny.cc/YfVWv 6:38 AM Dec 6th from web
  11. @garystager EW says "Whether P21 can successfully convince skeptics of its good intentions remains an open question." That's good analysis. 2:19 PM Dec 5th from web in reply to garystager
  12. @garystager I'm also a tad surprised you think there's such a thing as objectivity. Professionalism, yes. Objectivity? Not possible. 2:06 PM Dec 5th from web in reply to garystager
  13. @garystager Not sure I agree. Fair for reporter to reach that judgement. Generous, in fact, in a piece that's generally critical. 2:05 PM Dec 5th from web in reply to garystager
  14. @garystager Sloppy how? Even in 140 characters, you've got to do more than level accusations. Sawchuk's piece looks solid to me. 1:57 PM Dec 5th from web in reply to garystager
  15. Just posted my nominations for the 2009 Edublog Awards. Apologies to those I overlooked. http://tiny.cc/372Ss 7:21 AM Dec 5th from web
  16. Partnership for 21st Century Skills is run by PR people. So why such lousy PR? Edweek w/ the latest black eye. http://tiny.cc/jRtq3 2:09 PM Dec 4th from web
  17. Islam on the curriculum is making for strange bedfellows and intolerant outbursts. http://tiny.cc/uoSST 10:58 AM Nov 28th from web
  18. Grinding on the dance floor. In the tradition of teen rebellion? Or a step too far? http://tiny.cc/ecZQo 10:55 AM Nov 28th from web
  19. My patience is wearing thin with "ed reformers" who don't know or care what kids actually do in school all day. http://tiny.cc/T345s 3:47 PM Nov 24th from web
  20. Bronx high school grad can't read his own diploma. http://tiny.cc/nmfa1 6:50 AM Nov 23rd from web