Lying is not part of a child’s makeup, so it was said. Although we think of truthfulness as a young child’s supreme virtue, lying turns
Merit pay is considered by many schools. It is a method of payment for performance. In education, it ties the educator’s salaries and bonuses to instructional
Stress is the strain of every day life everyone both young and old experience. It is caused by a situation that requires one to change or
Discipline in many schools is synonymous with punishment. And, is permitted in our schools today. However, corporal punishment is permitted in more than 30 states. Corporal
Culturally competent teaching refers to being sensitive to issues of the culture in the school. It’s also about bridging the culture gap that exists in
A new year has begun for students. Were students properly prepared for the new year or did it automatically happen? The start of school can
Character traits that are positive create good students. In addition, we know that a high IQ helps students perform well in school. It also helps to
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag is not required in all schools. Throughout the U.S. about half of the states require the pledge to
Is the rise of charter and private schools making schools better? Are they created because communities are not satisfied with the present school systems? Too many schools
Are students and parents showing disrespect to our teachers? Disrespect and bullying remains a growing concern in our society today. It rears its ugly head in