*Newsweek – Michelle Rhee http://www.newsweek.com/2010/12/06/why-michelle-rhee-isn-t-done-with-school-reform.html So, I finished reading Michelle Rhee’s “I’m not done fighting” article. I’m glad that I took the time to read it. Even though Rhee didn’t have any direct impact on the schools in the PNW (Pacific Northwest) I have heard the commentary and backlash dealing with her. And although I […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
*Newsweek – Michelle Rhee http://www.newsweek.com/2010/12/06/why-michelle-rhee-isn-t-done-with-school-reform.html I just got this Newsweek issue; and although I haven’t finished it yet, I know it’s going to be a good article. I sort of wished that I lived in D.C. so I could get a better idea about what people there think of her. I’m assuming it isn’t all […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So maybe I’m not reading as much as I did last week; but that’s only because tutoring is getting busier and holiday shopping is taking up more time. Both of which aren’t bad things, hehe. *Metro Parent – Giving Children http://www.metro-parent.com/issues/dec10/index.html Secondary link http://www.metro-parent.com/2010/12/its-better-to-give/#more-7078 Too bad I didn’t read this article before I wrote my […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you’ve made it this far, then you are asking yourself, “Alright, there better be some really great resources here.” And voila, there are. Google Scholar – This is my favorite source to go to. The number one reason why is that Google Scholar does the searching for you. It doesn’t ever list Wikipedia as […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Research the Research I’m sure there is an overall groan from the students who are reading this, “research the research? But wwwhhhyyyyy” “It’s going to take too long to research it, and who cares anyway.” Well, I care dear sisters and brothers; and your teachers care too. Plus, although it does definitely take more time, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The end of the school semester is quickly approaching; and now is the time (other than April and May) that I get the most requests for tutoring support that is related to writing papers and doing research. Even for families and adult students, it isn’t easy to figure out what the best sources are. At […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
