November - 2014

CEI Gives Thanks

By Christine Mason, CEI Executive Director Thanksgiving! CEI continues to thrive due to a dedicated team, your interest and support, and...

Do We Really Wanna Take a Selfie: Social Media Use in the Classroom

Snap a selfie’… on Instagram then create a self-portrait and repost it. Create a Facebook page’…to promote the upcoming novel your class...

Curiously Common: A Blog Series Keeping You Curious about the Common Nature of Education

By Elijah Mercer, CEI Intern Since 2010, 46 states have adopted the Common Core Curriculum Standards (CCSS). Of America’s 50 states, only...

Mind & Life International Symposium with the Dalai Lama

By Christine Mason Michele and I found ourselves surrounded by others who were thrilled to be learning more about the value of...

Many Parents, Teachers Think Common Core Testing Is Overwhelming

By Elijah Mercer, CEI Intern The debate concerning the implementation of Common Core testing standards is now shifting from policy makers...