Nick and Marc attend their first EdCamp. Part I features discussions with:

1. Audra Beberman (@audrab_edtech)
2. Don Gately (@donald_gately)
3. Ed Kemnitzer (@kemnitzer3) & Joe Wiener (@jmwiener)

Stay tuned for Part II...

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1. EdCamp homepage

After a long hiatus, Nick and Marc return with a show about why America's education system shouldn't be compared to Finland's.

"Methods Lab" - How do babies learn and how can that research improve classroom instruction?

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1. How young children learn
2. Diane Ravitch on Common Core
3. Why we’re not Finland
4. How much American doctors earn
5. 4 Reasons why schools in Finland are better
6. Unicef study on child poverty rate

Nick and Marc celebrate the show's first anniversary at the Gilder Lerhman Institute in Manhattan and interview their president, Dr. James G. Basker.

Topics include:

1. Teaching through primary source documents
2. Promoting a love of history in our schools
3. Opportunities for teachers to study abroad

"Methods Lab" - Bringing Hamilton, the man and the musical, to urban schools

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1. The Gilder Lehrman Institute
2. Oxbridge Academic Programs
3. Hamilton educational outreach
4. Nominate someone for National History Teacher of the Year

Nick and Marc discuss the recent Tri State Technology Conference, sponsored by EdSurge.

"Methods Lab" - One to One Implementation

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Nick and Marc discuss the movie THE MARTIAN, tearing up student work and Internet access in Mississippi."Methods Lab" - Untimed AssessmentsHow will these new changes in New York State impact students?Will testing ever be the same?Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: [email protected] to us on iTunesLinks from the show:PBS piece on Internet access in Mississippi schoolsClip from THE MARTIAN (spoiler alert)NYT article on The Success Academy Charter School in Brooklyn

Nick and Marc discuss the newly enacted Every Child Succeeds legislation, as well as two articles illustrating the vast educational disparities that exist from community to community.

"Methods Lab" - Midterms

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Nick and Marc discuss Secretary Duncan's recent about face on the abundance of standardized testing time."Methods Lab" - Flippin' ReviewHow much time, if any, should be dedicated to review?Nick offers a great solution for increasing test preparation while preserving instructional time in the classroom.Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: [email protected] to us on iTunesLinks from the show:NY Times article on the rollback of testing time by Secretary DuncanA listener shares a great video

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Carol Burris, former New York State High School Principal of the Year and current Executive Director of the Network for Public Education Fund, as well as the co-director of the Schools of Opportunity Project at the National Policy Education Center."Methods Lab" - The Observation ProcessWhat is a principal looking for?What makes for an effective post-observation conference?

Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: [email protected] to us on iTunesLinks from the show:NY Times article on the rollback of testing time by President ObamaDr. Burris takes on APPRwww.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/the-dangers-of-building-a-plane-in-the-air/2011/09/30/gIQAojqWAL_blog.htmlwww.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/forging-ahead-with-nutty-teacher-evaluation-plan/2011/12/29/gIQAkMiYQP_blog.htmlwww.newyorkprincipals.org/appr-paperwww.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/teacher-evaluation-going-badwww.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/what-thoughtlessDr. Burris tackles Common Corewww.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2013/03/04/principal-i-was-naive-about-common-core/www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/09/17/four-common-core-flimflams/www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/why-young-kids-are-struggling

Nick and Marc welcome Karen Bronson, former teacher and principal, who currently serves as a staff developer for SAANYS.

"Methods Lab" - Professional Development

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Nick and Marc discuss Arne Duncan's exit and the arrival of John B. King as U.S. Secretary of Education.

"Methods Lab" - The First Progress Report

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