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December 2013

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RepliesDecember 27, 2013

@Kathmcg1 A big break also cuts many kids off from the only stable two meals they get a day (even if they are awful) #ctedchat

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@Kathmcg1 A big break also cuts many kids off from the only stable two meals they get a day (even if they are awful) #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 27, 2013

@charlesdumais @martysnowpaw @tom_brant Our town parents voted to eliminate Feb break. #ctedchat

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@charlesdumais @martysnowpaw @tom_brant Our town parents voted to eliminate Feb break. #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 27, 2013

@charlesdumais Either or both. I help run a GearUp summer academy in New Haven. For many kids it is critical. #ctedchat

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@charlesdumais Either or both. I help run a GearUp summer academy in New Haven. For many kids it is critical. #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 27, 2013

@massp I think they are learning on their own we just often fail to recognize the value and agency in non academic areas. #ctedchat

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@massp I think they are learning on their own we just often fail to recognize the value and agency in non academic areas. #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 27, 2013

@massp Does that not happen already? Do we need to schoolify out of scing? #ctedchat

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@massp Does that not happen already? Do we need to schoolify out of scing? #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 26, 2013

@DanAgins Havent built them yet. Just need modern lit with themes from Greek Mythonology. Chose You cant escape fate.

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@DanAgins Havent built them yet. Just need modern lit with themes from Greek Mythonology. Chose You cant escape fate.

RepliesDecember 26, 2013

@owpmu Thanks. Added to the list.

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@owpmu Thanks. Added to the list.

RepliesDecember 26, 2013

@DanAgins Yes. I have my nonfiction. I am thinking Slaughterhouse Five and Breakfast of Cmapions

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@DanAgins Yes. I have my nonfiction. I am thinking Slaughterhouse Five and Breakfast of Cmapions

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@markbarnes19 You get five papers per account, can do group work, can add your own entries. I have used them for newpapers and lit circles

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@markbarnes19 You get five papers per account, can do group work, can add your own entries. I have used them for newpapers and lit circles

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@markbarnes19 I have tried paper..li and scoop.it in education settings. I prefer scoop.it. I find I can do more creative pedagogical stuff

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@markbarnes19 I have tried paper..li and scoop.it in education settings. I prefer scoop.it. I find I can do more creative pedagogical stuff

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@jtschemm My other idea was having a pool of bonus money teachers can submit a portfolio to (including observations). #ctedchat

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@jtschemm My other idea was having a pool of bonus money teachers can submit a portfolio to (including observations). #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@jtschemm Just one idea. Currently we just reward those who do more with a "good job, go get em tiger" #ctedchat

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@jtschemm Just one idea. Currently we just reward those who do more with a "good job, go get em tiger" #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@tom_brant @jtschemm @tombrant It does often in higher education. #ctedchat

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@tom_brant @jtschemm @tombrant It does often in higher education. #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@CDietter @tom_brant Couldnt this be in contract? What if was set pool of money and teachers had to apply for a piece of pie? #ctedchat

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@CDietter @tom_brant Couldnt this be in contract? What if was set pool of money and teachers had to apply for a piece of pie? #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@JoyWright91 Then should pay raises be based solely on steps, so those whose hearts beat longer reap greater rewards? #ctedchat

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@JoyWright91 Then should pay raises be based solely on steps, so those whose hearts beat longer reap greater rewards? #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@tom_brant I am thinking performance pay could be competitive extra duties, grants, possibly teacher portfolios, observations. #ctedchat

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@tom_brant I am thinking performance pay could be competitive extra duties, grants, possibly teacher portfolios, observations. #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@JulieHaggard Bye Julie. Good talking to you again. Last time was my tech presentation to the board.

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@JulieHaggard Bye Julie. Good talking to you again. Last time was my tech presentation to the board.

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@tom_brant I have hope, hope state doesn't blow it. would have stayed in classroom if there been chance for career growth. #ctedchat

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@tom_brant I have hope, hope state doesn't blow it. would have stayed in classroom if there been chance for career growth. #ctedchat

RepliesDecember 20, 2013

@JulieHaggard Hey Julie, Glad to see you joining us. #Region14Alum

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@JulieHaggard Hey Julie, Glad to see you joining us. #Region14Alum

RepliesDecember 13, 2013

@charlesdumais Have time to talk tomorrow or over weekend. I think we can still pull off an unconference in the spring.

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@charlesdumais Have time to talk tomorrow or over weekend. I think we can still pull off an unconference in the spring.