Friday Links 5/31

This week I have just a few links to share with you on this Friday post.

Articles
This first article is one that came across my feed Wednesday about the impact time of day has on learning.  I thought it was worth the read and as you prepare for the next school year try to keep in mind some of this points.  Granted you may not have much freedom to change things, but it might help explain why some classes perform differently than others do throughout the day.

Time of Day Matters (A LOT) to Mood and Performance - Learning Personalized

While there may only be 7-8 hours of time in the typical school day, how do we use that time well? Inspired by Dan Pink's When (2018), I culled together advice and actions that can inform our work with students and colleagues.
This next article is on a topic that many of you in education already feel passionate about.  For years there was this giant push to send all students to college and neglected to give equal weight to career tech programs.  This article may reinforce some long standing beliefs or make believers out of others.

3 Reasons why a 4-year degree isn't always worth it

The encouragement of a college education begins as early as middle school. Eighth graders take the PSAT to be evaluated for college readiness, to see scholarship opportunities and to prepare for taking the SAT. College Board even hosts college information nights at middle schools to share tips for improving PSAT and SAT scores prior to the junior year of high school.
Tweets
I have not spent much time on Twitter this week, so there are not as many tweets on my list to share with you. This one I feel is very valid.
This next one I am sharing, mainly because it interests me and is something I would like to be involved in with my new position, so I am saving it here and sharing it with you.

Again, not much to share this week, but wanted to give you a few things to keep you motivated.  Have a great weekend.


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