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
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
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
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.
For many parents, keeping in touch with our schools and teachers is as difficult as it is for teachers to keep in touch with today’s
Is the hiring of teacher aides seen as a frivolous means of spending money? Without proper training and supervision, many aides can do more harm