One of the interesting features of Twitter is the ability to “follow” anyone and then listen to their tweets. Effectively the person you are following becomes the “filter” for you for certain types of content and information.  You receive immediate updates on what’s going on.
While working with a number of teachers and tutors, we noticed […]

According to US Department of Education study students who took “blended” courses — those that combine elements of online learning and face-to-face instruction — appeared to do best of all.
The study finds this after detailed review of 51 high quality research reports out of over 1000 research studies. Looking at one of the reviews in […]

A good article by Bailey on how to leverage MCAS material to supplement classroom or home instruction.
Teachers and tutors can leverage any state standardized test material, or even National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) material. After each assessment, NAEP releases dozens of sample questions to the public—more than 2,000 questions are currently available to be […]

How Data analysis is helping raise performance – story covers both good and the bad
Data-Driven Schools See Rising Scores - WSJ.com
Educational data is in abundance – but not in very useful state.
Education Week: Data, Data Everywhere, But Not a Drop to Use 
Impact of providing detailed and real time access to student educational and learning data […]

NYtimes posted a story on new charter school. It’s inspiring to see that Mr. Zeke M. Vanderhoek founder of a test preparation company Manhattan GMAT is assembling a dream team of teachers to kick start a charter school.
I agree with the approach that excellent and passionate teachers / tutors are the key ingredients to […]