Keeping the School Doors Open Tweets of the Day 11/7/12

School Room Door, Varanasi India, Art Nomad Sandra Hansen

 Here in California we want to keep the school doors open so much, we increased our own taxes.

1. Prop 30 Passes In California: Voters Support Gov. Jerry Brown's Tax Measure For Education Funding 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/07/prop-30-passes-californiaeducation_n_2087931.html?ir=Education 

2. Hurricane Sandy: Tips to Protect Against Illness

http://special-ism.com/hurricane-sandy-tips-to-avoid-illnesses/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

3. Making an Impact-How Influences Shaped My Teaching

http://theeducatorsroom.com/2012/11/making-an-impact-how-influences-shaped-my-teaching/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theeducatorsroom%2FvPKE+%28EducatorsRoom%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

4. New York Delays Release Of Teacher Ratings Over Privacy Concerns 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/07/state-delays-release-of-t_n_2083367.ht

5.  Stand up for Comics for Critical Care

https://www.facebook.com/events/387556807987853/?ref=nf

6. Teacher In Guangxi, China Promises To Wear Sexy French Maid Outfit If Students Raise Grades 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/teacher-promises-to-wear-_n_2084252.html 

7. Fair Isn’t Equal: Seven Classroom Tips

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/fair-isnt-equal-richard-curwin 

8. Singapore's 21st-Century Teaching Strategies (Education Everywhere Series)

http://www.edutopia.org/education-everywhere-international-singapore-video?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_content=video&utm_campaign=singaporevideo 

9. Hurricane Sandy-Stricken Liberation Diploma Plus Alternative School In New York Gets A Happy Ending  

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/hurricane-sandy-stricken-_n_2083347.html 

Going to school this week in Brooklyn, New York.

 

 

 

 

Stuck Inside? Activities for Kids and Teacher

Wow, a box ship. They must have been inside for days.

Inside can still be a learning time for kids and teachers, too.

1. 10 Indoor Activities to Do When You're Stuck Inside 

http://www.education.com/slideshow/indoor-activities-to-do-when/balloon_science_first/?cid=80. 

 

 2. Librarian's Picks: Books for a Rainy Day

Creatures formerly known as egg cartons.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5162810 

3. indoor activities

http://fun.familyeducation.com/hobbies-and-interests/games/33402.html 

Here's the bad news. Hope everyone is safe and sound.

4. Sandy School Closings: Superstorm Shutters Thousands Tuesday Along East Coast 

Now we need big brother or sister to read to me!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/30/sandy-school-closings-sup_n_2044116.html 

Okay, family, this is good general knowledge.

5. Hurricane Sandy: Disaster Preparedness Tips and Resources

http://www.autismspeaks.org/news/news-item/hurricane-isaac-disaster-preparedness-tips-and-resources 

Hey, teachers, let's prepare for when school's back.

6. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Who Use Technology 

http://blog.alwaysprepped.com/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-teachers-who-use-technology/ 

You could use all that creative energy to make a treat! 

Mmmmm, sniff those spices; and a cup of  herbal tea.

 

7. Autumn-Shaped Banana Mini-Cakes with Pumpkin Butter

http://auntiemelanie.blogspot.com/ 

 

Or catch up on your reading (re-reading?) in time for the movie's release.

8. The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien

You can find it everywhere: libraries, textbooks (if they still exist), under your teenager's bed, at a used book store for 25 cents.

Here's info on the movie. 

 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

http://www.thehobbitblog.com/ 

I didn't realize hobbits could blog;  guess I'm in good company.  

Or, teach, you can study up on reading disorders!

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