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  International assessments are hot, but what they leave out (or metaphorically below the waterline) is as important as what they include. Join leaders from the Horace Mann League and the Superintendents Roundtable to get an embargoed, advance look at a new study on education indicators. You'll learn a lot-and be able to discuss these issues like a pro when local press turns to you with questions.
 

Friday January 16, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 12:05 PM PST

Click here to register.

Friday January 16, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 12:05 PM PST

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Gene Carter
Pedro Noguera
 The 95th Annual Meeting of the Horace Mann League will be held in conjunction with AASA's National Conference on Education, in San Diego, on Friday, February 27, 2014, at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina. 

Recipients of the League's major awards are Dr. Gene Carter, Emeritus Executive Director of ASCD and former public school leader along with Dr. Pedro Noguera, Professor at New York University and internationally recognized scholar on school improvement and student achievement. Click here for registration information.

  This study concludes that, compared to the average voter in Washington, an elite group of wealthy individuals, either directly through individual donations or indirectly through their affiliated philanthropic organizations, wielded disproportionate influence over the outcome of the charter school initiative in the state, thereby raising serious concerns about the democratic underpinnings of an education policy that impacts all of the children in Washington State. 

Half of public school students are kids of color. So why are over 80% of their teachers white? 

Nationwide, we have a teacher diversity problem. This year, for the first time in our country's history,a majority of public school students are children of color. But most teachers-82 percent in the 2011-2012 school year-are white. That figure hasn't budged in almost a decade.

The knee-jerk response is to blame the minority teacher shortage on inadequate recruitment efforts. But key data suggests that we also have a largely unacknowledged and unaddressed problem with retention. In other words, our schools are churning and burning teachers of color at unconscionably high rates.


 

The Global Search for Education: What's the Secret to Canada's Success?   by C. M. Rubin  on the Huff Post blog

  "Effects of socio-economic status on educational outcomes can be mitigated, and this can be done on a whole-school and system-wide basis by the very people and the same schools where low performance was once the norm.was, in Ontario, the product of attention to research, and committed collaboration by educators focused on improved instruction and precision in meeting student needs." -- Mary Jean Gallagher

In 2003, the provincial government of Ontario, Canada initiated a focus on educational improvement as one of its key strategies for the future success of its people and its economy. Since then, the entire system has dramatically improved. As part of The Global Search for Education series on education system transformations, today we explore the secrets to Ontario's success.

 

10 ways to use Pinterest for your business   By Jon Accarrino on the PR Daily website

Unless you've been meditating with some monks in Tibet for the last few months, you've probably at least heard of Pinterest. 
The virtual "pinboard" social network exploded this winter and went from fewer than 1 million users to 150 million in just six months. The simple functionality of easily sharing and organizing photo and video content fulfilled the original promise of media-based social networks such as Flickr, making Pinterest a huge hit with users. 
   
 

Arizona sold 10,376 student season tickets this year. But 47.6 percent of those students, for an average game, didn't even show up.   It's not just happening at Arizona. It's an issue everywhere. Despite the NCAA celebrating an overall attendance record due to an increased number of programs, crowds topped out at an average of 46,456 fans per game in 2008, with attendance for FBS schools dropping below 46,000 per game for the past five seasons. But even more alarming: In analyzing the demographics of the college football crowd, athletic directors and marketers alike have been most baffled by the student population. 

 

Changing Education Paradigms  by Sir Ken Robinson

 

RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms
RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms
This RSA Animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin Franklin award.
 

 

 

 







Noam Chomsky addressed more than 800 students at East Stroudsburg University on February 7, 2013.
Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky "Public Education and The Common Good"














 

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TED:  Navigating our global future  by Ian Goldin on Youtube
Ian Goldin: Navigating our global future
Ian Goldin: Navigating our global future
As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone.



 

 

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Horace Mann Prints

 The 11 * 18 inch print is available for individual or bulk purchase.  Individual prints are $4.00.  Discount with orders of 50 or more.  

For additional information about this or other prints, please check here.

 

    


 


 

 

A Gift:  On the Art of Teaching   by Horace Mann

In 1840 Mann wrote On the Art of Teaching. Some of HML members present On the Art of Teaching to new teachers as part of their orientation program.  On the inside cover, some write a personal welcome message to the recipient.  Other HML members present the book to school board members and parental organizations as a token of appreciation for becoming involved in their schools.  The book cover can be designed with the organization's name.  For more information, contact the HML (Jack McKay)
 
  
  

  

 
  

The Horace Mann League website (click here) contains information about the League's projects, activities, past events, galleries, publications, and much more.
 
 The HML Notes -Spring 2014 Edition, click here to download
 
All of the past issues of the HML Posts are available for review and search purposes.
 
Finally, 6 links that may be of interest to you.
Jack's Fishing Expedition in British Columbia - short video

 

 

Reprinted with permission.

 

 

About Us
The Horace Mann League of the USA is an honorary society that promotes the ideals of Horace Mann by advocating for public education as the cornerstone of our democracy.

 

Officers:
President: Gary Marx, President, Center for Public Outreach, Vienna, VA
President-elect: Charles Fowler, Exec. Director, Suburban School Admin. Exter, HN
Vice President: Christine  Johns-Haines, Superintendent, Utica Community Schools, MI
1st Past President: Joe Hairston, President, Vision Unlimited, Reisterstown, MD
2nd Past President: Mark Edwards, Superintendent, Mooresville Graded Schools, NC

Directors:
Laurie Barron, Supt. of Schools, Evergreen School District, Kalispell , MT
Martha Bruckner, Supt., Council Bluffs Community Schools, IA
Evelyn Blose-Holman, (ret.) Superintendent, Bay Shore Schools, NY
Carol Choye, Instructor, Bank Street College, NY
Brent Clark, Exec. Dir., Illinois Assoc. of School Admin. IL
Linda Darling Hammond, Professor of Education, Stanford U. CA
James Harvey, Exec. Dir., Superintendents Roundtable, WA
Eric King, Superintendent, (Ret.) Muncie Public Schools, IN
Steven Ladd, Superintendent, Elk Grove Unified School District, Elk Grove, CA 
Barry Lynn, Exec. Dir., Americans United, Washington, DC
Kevin Maxwell, CEO, Prince George's County Schools, Upper Marlboro, MD
Stan Olson, Director, Silverback Learning, Boise, ID
Steven Webb, Supt. of Schools, Vancouver School District, WA

 

Executive Director:
Jack McKay, Professor Emeritus, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 
560 Rainier Lane, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 (360) 821 9877
 
To become a member of the HML, click here to download an application.