Reading aloud to all children from infancy to college has many benefits. Many parents and teachers believe that when children are toddlers and of primary
Schools are now beginning to use student ratings to determine the effectiveness of teachers. Schools in Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida (to name some) use a
For more than a century, states have been creating ways of reporting to the public on the quality of our schools. Today, many schools throughout
Lead is the word for today’s teachers. Today’s trend in school districts is to have complete teacher control. Working together collegially toward a common vision
ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) dates back to 1965 with a president (Johnson) that believed the first national goal should be a full educational
Over the last few decades, differences in the educational gap between the students of high and lower income families have grown. On average, the rich
Are teachers treating all children fairly? Are children being respected or insulted in the classroom? Positive relationships need to be built everyday in the classroom. It
With schools under pressure to increase scores and decrease budget requests, the arts are being eliminated. Art, music, movement, and theater are just as important
Questioning is the quintessential tool teachers use in their facilitation of lessons. Often the process of asking questions precedes the how and why. The role
When you visit your school lunchroom, are you aghast or impressed by what you see and hear? Most educators fear the cafeteria. It can be