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Blank Slate Conversations....Admissions

I am looking for innovative and solid examples of admissions procedures and sites within independent schools.  Please share some of the ideas you or others might have if you were starting a school…Continue

Started Apr 22

Grade inflation possibly?

Wondering if anyone knows of good articles/ resources to address possible grade inflation at the 5/6 level.  It is really something I need to start a conversation with faculty.  We have a situation…Continue

Started May 1, 2012

Great Assembly ideas??
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Looking to improve our school assemblies.  What are some of the great assemblies you have seen at your school?  I'm looking for a creative and entertaining set of fresh ideas.  Thanks for the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan Rosenshine Aug 9, 2011.

 

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Blank Slate Conversations....Admissions

I am looking for innovative and solid examples of admissions procedures and sites within independent schools.  Please share some of the ideas you or others might have if you were starting a school from scratch and were building an admissions department.... Websites and ideas welcome.See More
Apr 22
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Pete Smith posted a discussion

Grade inflation possibly?

Wondering if anyone knows of good articles/ resources to address possible grade inflation at the 5/6 level.  It is really something I need to start a conversation with faculty.  We have a situation that is viewed by some as inflation and I want to approach it with resources in hand.  Basically, everyone but 3-4 students out of a grade are either on honor role or head's list.  Some believe it is too much, others don't worry about it.  Really looking for something the team can read that will…See More
May 1, 2012
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Jonathan Rosenshine replied to Pete Smith's discussion Great Assembly ideas??
"Hi, Pete.  I started an assembly series at Buckley (full disclosure: we've done one installment so far, but I've commissioned a second for this fall) called, "What Every Buckley Boy Ought to Know (Before He Graduates)" …"
Aug 9, 2011
Pete Smith posted a discussion

Great Assembly ideas??

Looking to improve our school assemblies.  What are some of the great assemblies you have seen at your school?  I'm looking for a creative and entertaining set of fresh ideas.  Thanks for the help! PeteSee More
Aug 1, 2011
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Pete Smith and Barry Kallmeyer are now friends
Aug 1, 2011
Pete Smith replied to Alex Ragone's discussion iPad Roll Out Scenario...
"Leslie,   Plan looks like a great start. We rolled out 480 iPads in all 3 divisions and were in a very similar spot.  The software for managing is changing all the time.  Many of the issues we had are very manageable with the latest…"
Apr 3, 2011
Pete Smith and Kerri Richardson-Redding are now friends
Jan 19, 2011
Pete Smith replied to Alex Ragone's discussion iPad Roll Out Scenario...
"It has been an incredible experience.  That said, also incredibly busy.  We are trying to put together a blog that outlines the situation and discusses our experience.  I will share as soon as we get it…"
Jan 13, 2011
Pete Smith and Alex Ragone are now friends
Jan 11, 2011
Alex Ragone left a comment for Pete Smith
"Pete -- I host a show -- 21st Century Learning at www.edtechtalk.com/21cl.  We webcast live on Wednesday's at 12:30 EST and would love to talk to you about your iPad roll out at some point in the next few weeks.  Are you available on…"
Jan 11, 2011
Pete Smith replied to Alex Ragone's discussion iPad Roll Out Scenario...
"Alex, We rolled out 480 iPads this past fall to students K-12. It has been an incredibly busy year, but an amazing one as well. We are working on a rollout plan/blog where we share our experiences about what went well along with where we fell…"
Jan 10, 2011
Alex Ragone replied to Pete Smith's discussion Middle School Athletics Question in the group Middle School
"Pete -- We have a strong league in 7th and 8th grade here in NYC.  Lots of competition,  but we have a lot of schools to work with.  Happy to put you in touch with our AD if you're interested.  Just send me a note.  -…"
Dec 16, 2010
Pete Smith replied to Fred Bartels's discussion iPads in Education
"We thought about it, but we have so many that it is simply overwhelming.  The mass sync could work with the hardware, but I have been warned that the computer simply can't handle the idea of so many pads at one time.  The 5 machine…"
Dec 15, 2010
Ezra Adams and Pete Smith are now friends
Dec 15, 2010
Ezra Adams replied to Pete Smith's discussion Middle School Athletics Question in the group Middle School
"Pete,   We have an effective league for independent & private schools in the Augusta, GA/Aiken, SC area. Our athletic director serves as league commissioner, and I'm sure she would share the league's by-laws and practices with…"
Dec 15, 2010
Pete Smith added a discussion to the group Middle School
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Middle School Athletics Question

Hello, We have been talking to several middle schools in our area about revising/creating an athletic league that is a bit more stable (numbers of teams/athletes) so schedules and other details can be developed earlier along with several other things.  My question is whether or not anyone out there is enjoying a great league that has a structure and regulations that allow for each school to participate flexibly with an idea of creating a competitive environment suitable for all students in…See More
Dec 14, 2010
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St. Andrew's School
Location (city, state):
Savannah, GA
Job title:
Head of Middle School

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At 1:27pm on January 11, 2011, Alex Ragone said…

Pete -- I host a show -- 21st Century Learning at www.edtechtalk.com/21cl.  We webcast live on Wednesday's at 12:30 EST and would love to talk to you about your iPad roll out at some point in the next few weeks.  Are you available on the  Would love to talk about your experiences 1/19 or 1/26?  Thanks!  Alex

 

 

 
 
 

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