Guest Blog: Managing an Overcrowded Curriculum
We were particularly excited about this week’s #edchat on the topic of how manage standards and an overloaded curriculum. Brian J Nichols ( @bjnichols ), principal of Hidenwood Elementary School in Virginia provides a great big-picture as well as practical perspective. –Betty Ray, Community Manager ( @EdutopiaBetty ) and Elana Leoni, Online Membership Coordinator ( @elanaleoni ) Guest Blog By Principal Brian J Nichols on Managing Overcrowded Curriculum 5 off No Off read more

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