renzulli and school wide enrichment

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By Joyce Szuflita
Okay, a lot of schools are using Renzulli techniques and resources to help with their progressive approach to the classroom. Schools talk about "school wide enrichment" but it just sounds like a bunch of fun electives. What does it mean?

Here is a very clear and short (and funny) video to explain what a teacher is trying to do in a progressive classroom to serve the needs of different learners and get them engaged.

So what is "school wide enrichment" doing?

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beautiful school libraries from colleges and robin hood

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By Joyce Szuflita
I can't stop thinking about the photos of libraries that I saw on Flavorwires Most Beautiful College Libraries in the World.  I want the slideshow on my desktop. I want to send them to all 9th graders to encourage them to aspire to the life of the mind. I want to send them to all first year architecture students. I sent them to my librarian dad.

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books for a better life

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By Joyce Szuflita
The National MS Society has asked me to be a judge in the 16th Annual "Books for a Better Life" Awards program. I am reading five parenting/childcare books and I thought that I would give you a preview. When I am done I would like to pass them on to you. Send an email to joyce@nycschoolhelp.com with the specific book title in the subject line, and I will pick names at random for the giveaway on Feb. 1.

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