The National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform

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Schools to Watch program proposals

Check out www.schoolstowatch.org for the 2010 program proposal form. In addition to presentations proposed by our 2010 new and redesignated schools, we'll accept proposals from National Forum members or friend of the National Forum. You submit electronically.
Jan 15, 2010
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Abner Oakes left a comment for Deborah Kasak
"Hi, Debby - thanks for the note. I work at The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement in DC, and you and I have been in contact about a few different issues related to our work and specifically what we have done around the middle…"
Jun 7, 2009
Deborah Kasak left a comment for Rozlynn Worrall
"Starting in July when I teach my next Walden class, I'm going to ask the students to make some comments about through your focus groups. So far they have really appreciated the information on the site."
Jun 7, 2009
Deborah Kasak left a comment for Abner Oakes
"Hello, what role in middle grades education do you do? How might the ning site be of most assistance to you?"
Jun 7, 2009
Deborah Kasak posted a blog post

"Sea Change"

I was at the ACT No Time to Waste meeting in DC on May 27th and Bethany Little, Chief Education Counsel to Senator Kennedy and the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, used the term "sea change" several times to describe the contrast of attention now being paid to secondary--middle and high school--education at the federal level. The tide does seem to have changed for the middle grades and the message is no longer that it is important yet overlooked. There is increasing acceptance…See More
May 30, 2009
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Deborah Kasak left a comment for Amanda Dorris
"Welcome, Amanda. Hope things are good on your end. We're very busy at the Forum. What projects are you involved with these days?"
May 30, 2009
John Norton left a comment for Deborah Kasak
"Debby - please do. And anyone in our Ning group is welcome to send me middle grades news of regional or national interest that I might share in the MiddleWeb "Of Particular Interest" newsletter. My email: norton@middleweb.com I'm now…"
May 22, 2009
Deborah Kasak left a comment for Dennie Palmer Wolf
"Welcome Dennie! I'm glad you joined so we have more opportunities to learn about your work. Ann Walker spoke so highly of your work and I think our members can benefit Our collective efforts through the Forum have paid off with the evolution…"
May 22, 2009
Deborah Kasak left a comment for Phyllis Pendarvis
"Chantel is setting up a group for each state for an avenue for dialogue with your schools, potential schools, team of reviewers whoever you'd like to invite to participate in the conversation. Will miss you come June."
May 22, 2009
Deborah Kasak left a comment for Paul Meck
"Chantel is setting up a group for each state. She should let you know before long when they are ready to go."
May 22, 2009
Deborah Kasak left a comment for James Cruikshank
"Welcome, James. Our hope is the site will provide a wonderful platform for sharing across each state and also with all members of the Forum. We look forward to your involvement. Regards, D. Kasak"
May 22, 2009
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Welcome to the Forum's Ning Site

Members of the National Forum have long valued the opportunity to dialogue with like-minded colleagues and actively discuss issues confronting middle grades education.Our Ning site affords all Forum members and now anyone who is involved in middle grades education (grades 5-8) to talk and exchange ideas. It can be the meeting place for the "thought leaders" in the field and for the teachers and principals who make middle grades education their daily life-blood.I look forward to the…See More
May 20, 2009
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Deborah Kasak left a comment for John Norton
"Great, I'll have my assistant, Kimberly, get something prepared for you."
May 19, 2009
John Norton left a comment for Deborah Kasak
"Debby -- I'd be pleased to help you get some talkers on the NING site. :) I've been doing some private promotion but an email with the whys and what happens and pluses of joining would be good. Late spring is probably a good time to get…"
May 19, 2009
Deborah Kasak left a comment for John Norton
"Welcome, John. I appreciate the opportunity to connect. If you want to help us get the word out about the new ning site, let me know. Debby"
May 14, 2009
Deborah Kasak posted a blog post

Welcome to the Forum's Ning Site

Members of the National Forum have long valued the opportunity to dialogue with like-minded colleagues and actively discuss issues confronting middle grades education.Our Ning site affords all Forum members and now anyone who is involved in middle grades education (grades 5-8) to talk and exchange ideas. It can be the meeting place for the "thought leaders" in the field and for the teachers and principals who make middle grades education their daily life-blood.I look forward to the…See More
May 14, 2009
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Deborah Kasak's Blog

Schools to Watch program proposals

Check out www.schoolstowatch.org for the 2010 program proposal form. In addition to presentations proposed by our 2010 new and redesignated schools, we'll accept proposals from National Forum members or friend of the National Forum. You submit electronically.

Posted on January 15, 2010 at 12:31pm

"Sea Change"

I was at the ACT No Time to Waste meeting in DC on May 27th and Bethany Little, Chief Education Counsel to Senator Kennedy and the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, used the term "sea change" several times to describe the contrast of attention now being paid to secondary--middle and high school--education at the federal level. The tide does seem to have changed for the middle grades and the message is no longer that it is important yet overlooked. There is increasing acceptance… Continue

Posted on May 30, 2009 at 9:05am

Welcome to the Forum's Ning Site

Members of the National Forum have long valued the opportunity to dialogue with like-minded colleagues and actively discuss issues confronting middle grades education.



Our Ning site affords all Forum members and now anyone who is involved in middle grades education (grades 5-8) to talk and exchange ideas. It can be the meeting place for the "thought leaders" in the field and for the teachers and principals who make middle grades education their daily life-blood.



I look… Continue

Posted on May 14, 2009 at 1:44pm

Comment Wall (5 comments)

At 5:24pm on March 16, 2009, Kimberly Keniley-Ashbrook said…
DK- Thanks for joining us here! Were is your blog? :)
At 8:17am on May 2, 2009, Dorie Combs said…
I think it would be helpful to put out a research brief that shows STW schools impact achievement / success for students. With money being so tight, we have to demonstrate that this is a good use of funds. If the MGF could pull that together and distribute electroncially to key groups, that would be helpful.

THE NMSA Symposium on Teacher Prep opened my eyes to new technology!

D-
At 10:17am on May 19, 2009, John Norton said…
Debby -- I'd be pleased to help you get some talkers on the NING site. :)

I've been doing some private promotion but an email with the whys and what happens and pluses of joining would be good. Late spring is probably a good time to get folks to come take a look?
At 10:10am on May 22, 2009, John Norton said…
Debby - please do. And anyone in our Ning group is welcome to send me middle grades news of regional or national interest that I might share in the MiddleWeb "Of Particular Interest" newsletter. My email: norton@middleweb.com

I'm now developing a companion blog for MW resources that can be subscribed to, via RSS:
http://tln.typepad.com/middleweb/
At 8:24am on June 7, 2009, Abner Oakes said…
Hi, Debby - thanks for the note. I work at The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement in DC, and you and I have been in contact about a few different issues related to our work and specifically what we have done around the middle grades. I'm a Ning newbie and am seeing how The Center can be involved in these groups, to share its info on a topic area and learn from what people are posting and discussing. Glad to be part of this Ning!

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