Grading Our Schools
February 23, 2015
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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
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
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
How often are parents involved in our schools as volunteers? Getting involved and volunteering is much more than conferences and parent/teacher meetings. Educators need parents
Young children often use both hands to perform tasks. They do not favor one over the other until around 8 or 9 months of age.
With our schools searching for ways to motivate students and meet their needs, is it time to consider same-sex classrooms? With achievement gaps between males
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) has been the focus of educators for a few years. It is agreed that STEM classes are of high importance.