Read Secretary Arne Duncan's remarks at the 114th annual National PTA Convention.

thebookjam: BookJam blog: It doesn't really yet feel like summer vakay.: Summer vacation has started and while I am not at sch... http://bit.ly/a7U2e8

Summer vacation has started and while I am not at school it doesn't really yet feel like summer vakay.
But it will. (I am determined to make that happen.)
However, right now it just feels like I have a Monday off... but one where I am looking over my shoulder wai…

thebookjam: BookJam blog: 2009/2010 is now officially in the books.: The last day of school is here. How about a little free a... http://bit.ly/9Kf9sj

The last day of school is here. How about a little free association for a moment. Just a few random words in no particular order
Exhaustion. Done. Happy. Summer. Need sleep. Already planning next year. Gotta clean up.…

Secretary Duncan talked about the important role of ministers and other community leaders in promoting educational excellence at the Hampton University Ministers' Conference in Hampton, Virginia.

thebookjam: We are very proud to announce that the Funny Doofy Weirdos @thebookjam won an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award! http://bit.ly/9E2DTb

thebookjam: BookJam blog: Suffering from the couldda, wouldda, shouldda syndrome.: It's the second to last day of school for m... http://bit.ly/c9Tydl

It's the second to last day of school for me... and I still have things I am hoping to do. I guess I am suffering a bit from the couldda, wouldda, shouldda syndrome.
Every school year is like that I think, but this year, there are a more "wish I would have gotten a chance to do that" thoug…

Pennsylvania will receive over $141 million to turn around its lowest achieving schools through the School Improvement Grants program.

thebookjam: Checking out "Inspire...Provide...Support--VLOG" on The BookJam: http://ning.it/bxpxMu

thebookjam: BookJam blog: Graduation Day: Today is graduation day for the seniors. To see them milling about campus, dealing w... http://bit.ly/b5LOVG

Today is graduation day for the seniors. To see them milling about campus, dealing with everything from turning in overdue textbooks to making sure their graduation gown fits properly, it's an amazing flurry to watch.
Some students are immensely proud. And rightfully so. When you are the fi…

thebookjam: BookJam forum: Inspire...Provide...Support--VLOG: Below is my newest Vlog.  Summer is here (for some of us), so I ... http://bit.ly/cF34QQ

Below is my newest Vlog.  Summer is here (for some of us), so I decided to share what I've been up to so far this summer.  The focus of the vlog also looks at three words that I want to be intentional about when I begin working with my students next school year.  Enjoy!

 

 

thebookjam: BookJam blog: Back on the iPad Bandwagon... and You Should Be, Too!: Not many students of mine can afford an iPad... http://bit.ly/axIIvV

Not many students of mine can afford an iPad. Matter of fa …

thebookjam: BookJam blog: The layman versus the insightful professional debate: … http://bit.ly/8ZX4WW

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thebookjam: BookJam blog: John Wooden's passing: Legendary coach John Wooden passed away last night and the truth is, I have b... http://bit.ly/9dAu5N