Interesting Book just out from ASCD

I am reading the new book by Yong Zhao, Catching Up or Leading the Way. It talks about how our educational system is being ruined by NCLB and that while we're trying to be more like other systems (China), they're trying to be more like what we were-- a country that promoted innovation and creativity. Really interesting stuff!

My Focus Keeps Changing

Not only does my life keep taking new twists and turns, but so does the focus of my inquiry. I thought I was going to study New Literacies, but that turned into Collaborative Classrooms. Now I've discovered that it's student engagement and empowerment that will affect learning, regardless of the medium used. At least, that's what I'm seeing in my classroom thus far. My students are excited about using the Wiki as the forum for their research, but they are MOST excited about making their handmade Zines.

Who knew?