State tests are given to students in all schools once a year. Testing drives instruction and standardized tests have a purpose. They are used as an
It’s time that policy makers and school boards take a closer look at student achievement and class size. With school budgets shrinking, policy makers need to
Is there a difference in ordinary play and playful learning? All parents and educators understand the value in a child’s play and no one wants
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
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