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Computational thinking is, in my opinion at least, a lot more than the latest buzz word or fad in education. It is really at the core of what we need for success in the 21st century. So I was pleased to get the following announcement in email yesterday.

ISTE and CSTA has published the Computational Thinking Leadership Toolkit. We are pleased to announce that it is now available for free download, along with the . You’ll find both documents at . We hope you find these resources valuable as you learn more about computational thinking (CT) and advocate about the importance of CT to teachers, school leaders, parents, and others.

Please bookmark our CT page () so that you can visit again and access more free CT resources as they become available. C

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As the new Chancellor of Michigans Education Achievement System, John Covington will be responsible for turning around Michigan’s worst schools. But his decision to resign as Kansas City school Superintendent in the midst of district-wide overhaul is leading critics, and even some former supporters, to  question his commitment.

When Covington resigned last week, initial reports suggested he wasnt leaving for a new job, but because of differences with a school board member. When the whole truth finally came out, even Covingtons closest allies felt spurned.

August 27, Kansas City Star: Just two days ago, Covington stunned everyone in KC by saying he was resigning. The reason: problems with school board president Airick Leonard West.

Covington fooled board member Arthur Benson, his biggest supporter on the board, enough that Benson actually resigned along with Covington.

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When it comes to setting goals Aurealia Johnson “goes hard”. She’s got big plans for the future and to achieve these goals it’s going to take no less than 100% of her effort and focus. Accomplishing goals aren’t just about the individual though. Sometimes it’s about showing those around you what they can accomplish if they put their mind to it. This is especially true when you are the first person in your family to attend college.

Aurealia Johnson is our fourth winner of the Get Schooled Celebrity Text Challenge and she is already making good on her goals. In her goal-setting text she told us:

“I want to finish the transfer program from my community college with a 3.5 or higher GPA then I intend to attend an historically black university. From my HBCU

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“Skipping breakfast drop kicks your coordination, stifles concentration and puts a straitjacket on alertness.”

Whether you are a high school athlete who cares about performance on the field or a dedicated student looking for ways to increase scores in the classroom, there are smart, easy ways of doing this.

This year, Get Schooled is asking everyone to wake up a little earlier so you can make it to school on time and have a healthy breakfast. Here are some breakfast tips that will make this process a little easier for you.

Eggs are all-natural and packed with a number of nutrients.

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