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Education Week in Review: June 2 – June 8

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The summer is passing by here at Families.com. Yes believe it or not, school supplies, backpacks, and fall clothing are slowly making their way out into the stores. This week, I discussed some summer education issues and talked about buying school supplies for next school year. Check out below for a flash back! Saturday, June 2 Unique Summer Learning Children should continue to learn and experience throughout the summer months. However, try adding a twist on the method of teaching. Children should experience creative and unique methods. Thoughts on Summer Tutoring Tutoring can be a great thing. However, the right … Continue reading →

Perks of Public Education: V = Vocational Courses

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My perk for public education today begins with the letter V. V for me is for vocational courses. Many high schools now offer vocational courses for students. Elementary school and middle school students usually do not have the opportunity to participate in vocational courses. However for those students in high school, vocational courses are a big perk. Most high school schedules are set up so that students have the opportunity to take elective courses in addition to the required courses. A variety of vocational courses are usually offered. Vocational courses are not required but can they can help students make … Continue reading →

Just When Could Youth Learn About Adoption and Life?

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In a recent blog, I suggested that students be prepared for practical life—learning about parenting and adoption, community resources such as basic and emergency medical care, food and financial assistance, etc. (I do not think becoming aware of programs such as food stamps and WIC makes people who could work more likely to depend on these programs. Indeed, in my experience many people who rely on these programs are working, sometimes full-time, in lower-paying jobs–such as child care or social services, I might add!) I will say here that I do completely sympathize with the lament that schools are asked … Continue reading →

Crib Notes for Middle School Students

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It seems that every time I take a look at education, more and more nontraditional courses are being taught to students. I think that it all began with home economics and general building courses. It then moved to more elaborate types of vocational course studies. Next, we began teaching students about sex education. From there, we traveled into learning about the negative effects of drugs. Before long, a course about good character was added. The new course of study that I have discovered is one that I never thought would be needed in our middle school classrooms. Pontiac, Michigan has … Continue reading →