Good questions are the principal element in the development of critical thinking skills. Questions encourage collaboration amongst students and teachers and support the learning process.
How do programs for ‘at risk’ students help? Programs such as SIP (Student Intervention Program), SAP (Student Assistance Program), and PEP (Personal Education Plan) are designed
Teachers are beginning to see the use of, what some call, ‘Cyber language/Internet English’ as part of formal written English. Language constantly develops and changes.
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