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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:43:42 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Blog</title><link>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:07:06 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>"He Was Me" Reflection on Education Today</title><category>"He Was Me"</category><category>Summer 2010</category><dc:creator>Michael Unis</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:00:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/2010/8/14/he-was-me-reflection-on-education-today.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">367825:3950559:8556209</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>I was researching abou the use of technology in education this week. I came across this video today and I thought of how it is always a good idea to take a step back and reflect. This video comes from LeaderTalk - Education Week Blog.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/k1UGZa3M7gM?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/k1UGZa3M7gM?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-8556209.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Teach Like A Champion</title><category>Summer 2010</category><category>teach like a champion</category><dc:creator>Michael Unis</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:00:44 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/2010/7/19/teach-like-a-champion.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">367825:3950559:8290438</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.michaelunis.com/storage/post-images/Teach%20Like%20A%20Champion%20Summer%20Reading%202010.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1279475510904" alt="" /></span></span>For the past few weeks <em>Teach Like A Champion</em> is the book I picked up whenever there was a spare moment. Now, that I am almost finished with this book I cannot help but blog for the purpose of raving about it.</p>
<p>You will find yourself reading and saying "oh, I can't wait to try this out in the classroom". Then on the very next page you'll come across another technique that you just can't pass up. I definitely recommend having a stack of post-its on hand before you begin!</p>
<p>If you have the opprotunity to read this book please write to me at munis@veronaschools.org. I would like to hear about your experience with the text!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-8290438.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Gov. Christie proposes superintendent salary cuts, merit-based bonuses</title><dc:creator>Michael Unis</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:08:27 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/2010/7/18/gov-christie-proposes-superintendent-salary-cuts-merit-based.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">367825:3950559:8290162</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>In a recent move to provide property tax relief to New Jersey residents Governor Chris Christie proposes caps tiered caps for superintendent Salary and merit based bonuses.</p>
<p>What are your thoughts of the matter? Join the discussion and post comments below.</p>
<ul>
<li> <a href="http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/gov_christie_proposes_cut_back.html">Gov. Christie proposes superintendent salary cuts, merit-based  bonuses</a></li>
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<p>This article takes an interesting look on curding government spending in light of the recent developments in Trenton.</p>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/two_nj_lawmakers_propose_2_per.html">Two N.J. lawmakers propose 2 percent cap on state spending for  operational expenses</a> </li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RxsOVK4syxU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RxsOVK4syxU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7970417.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Wonderful Art Show at Laning!</title><category>Art Show</category><category>Laning Avenue Elementary School</category><category>Mr. Nugent</category><category>Spring 2010</category><dc:creator>Michael Unis</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 01:08:31 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/2010/5/13/wonderful-art-show-at-laning.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">367825:3950559:7668075</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a rel="sslightbox" href="http://www.michaelunis.com/storage/post-images/LaningArtShow2010.jpg"><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.michaelunis.com/storage/post-images/LaningArtShow2010.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1273800008430" alt="" /></a></span></span>There was a wonderful art show at Laning Avenue School&nbsp;tonight.</p>
<p>My hat is off to the teachers, parents, administration and students and their amazing work that made this evening possible. It brought back memories of joyful times that will continue to last for years to come.</p>
<p>Verona continues to find the common ground between the demands of a changing educational system that is moving towards standardization and the community and family culture that makes a school a safe and engaging place to learn.</p>
<p>Once again, wonderful work and it was a fantastic time.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7668075.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>School Board Budget Passes 2010</title><category>Election 2010 Verona</category><category>Spring 2010</category><dc:creator>Michael Unis</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:51:01 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/2010/4/21/school-board-budget-passes-2010.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">367825:3950559:7402517</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Verona Schools budget passed by about 82 votes on April 20th, 2010. Unis and Elliott to serve a three year term.</p><p>For the most up-to-date election information for school districts throughout NJ, visit http://www.nj.com/elections. </p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7402517.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>School Board Election Today</title><category>Spring 2010</category><category>VBOE Election</category><dc:creator>Michael Unis</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:34:47 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/2010/4/20/school-board-election-today.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">367825:3950559:7392339</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.michaelunis.com/storage/post-images/Post20.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1271756649509" alt="" /></span></span>Good Morning Verona!</p>
<p>To vote, Verona residents should visit their district&rsquo;s public school.</p>
<p><strong>Polls are open from 7:00AM to 9:00PM.</strong></p>
<p>We'll see you at the polls!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7392339.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>2010 Verona School Board Budget Presentation</title><category>Spring 2010</category><category>Verona Board of Education</category><dc:creator>Michael Unis</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:06:56 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/2010/4/14/2010-verona-school-board-budget-presentation.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">367825:3950559:7320458</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><a style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" title="View Budget Presentation 2010 on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/29897962/Budget-Presentation-2010">Budget Presentation 2010</a> <object id="doc_396997014070262" name="doc_396997014070262" height="500" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" rel="media:presentation" resource="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=29897962&access_key=key-2r0fky5zajxvk7tjggb&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/searchmonkey/media/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" >		<param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf">		<param name="wmode" value="opaque"> 		<param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> 		<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> 		<param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> 		<param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=29897962&access_key=key-2r0fky5zajxvk7tjggb&page=1&viewMode=slideshow"> 		<embed id="doc_396997014070262" name="doc_396997014070262" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=29897962&access_key=key-2r0fky5zajxvk7tjggb&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="500" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> 	</object></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7320458.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Letter to the Verona Community</title><category>2010 Election</category><category>Spring 2010</category><category>Unis for Verona Board of Education</category><category>VBOE</category><category>Verona Board of Education</category><category>Verona Schools</category><dc:creator>Michael Unis</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:49:12 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/2010/4/14/letter-to-the-verona-community.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">367825:3950559:7320445</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><a style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;" title="View 2010 Letter to the Verona Community on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/29897733/2010-Letter-to-the-Verona-Community">2010 Letter to the Verona Community</a> <object id="doc_235658752118385" name="doc_235658752118385" height="500" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" rel="media:document" resource="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=29897733&access_key=key-1roejyruoha35a24rl9y&page=1&viewMode=list" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/searchmonkey/media/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" >		<param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf">		<param name="wmode" value="opaque"> 		<param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> 		<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> 		<param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> 		<param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=29897733&access_key=key-1roejyruoha35a24rl9y&page=1&viewMode=list"> 		<embed id="doc_235658752118385" name="doc_235658752118385" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=29897733&access_key=key-1roejyruoha35a24rl9y&page=1&viewMode=list" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="500" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> 	</object></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.michaelunis.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7320445.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>