--- On Wed, 4/8/09, Lewis Cohen <news@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Dear Colleague: What is better teaching? Personalized instruction to address individual needs and interests. Small schools and classrooms, where teachers and student know each other well and work in an atmosphere of trust and high expectations. Multiple assessments based on performance of authentic tasks. Democratic and equitable school policies and practice. Close community partnerships.It was 25 years ago that CES introduced these concepts to the world and since then CES has helped you to implement these Common Principles in your classrooms, schools and districts. Please make a donation to CES today to ensure CES remains a leading innovator in the development of better teaching. We are in the third week of the Individual Giving Campaign and with your help we can achieve our goal of raising $25,000 in honor of our 25th Anniversary. Please click on the Donate Now button, make a donation, and encourage friends and colleagues to make a donation. If you're not able to view the button, please click the link: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=32995 In solidarity, Lewis Cohen, Executive Director You are subscribed to this list as dandrmacich@xxxxxxxxxx Click here to unsubscribe, or send email to unsubscribe.346909.270703350.999638372049228970-dandrmacich_yahoo.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Our postal address is 1330 Broadway Suite 600 Oakland, California 94612 United States