Tag Archives: Instruction & Program

Can ALL children learn at high levels?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Irene Sterling

“Can All children learn at high levels?” I believe they can.  But I know lots of people don’t believe it. I can tell they don’t believe it when they make an argument for vouchers or charters saying, “At least we’ll … Continue reading →

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Hands on! Motivating younger learners with young learners

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Irene Sterling

I participated in professional development at two national conferences last week, hence no blogs. My brain gets too full! I find I’m not only taking in the content of the meetings, but dreaming about how to use the knowledge to … Continue reading →

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Returning to Local Control: Will Paterson ever get out of takeover?

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Irene Sterling

Do you know that it has been 19 years [August 3, 1991] since the State of New Jersey took over the Paterson Public Schools?  Since that time Paterson has had six State Superintendents, seven Commissioners of Education and seven Governors. … Continue reading →

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