Education Week in Review: October 27- November 2

Educational topics keep the news hot. There is always an argument or controversial issue when it comes to schools, students, teachers, and parents. Check out below for this week’s articles. Monday, October 29 Moment of Silence is Challenged One freshman girl and her father decided to sue the school system after a law passed stating that schools must observe a moment of silence. Do High School Students Need a Later Start? New research shows that teenage children are not alert enough during the morning hours to gain important information from class. Teenagers need more sleep. Some high schools are beginning … Continue reading

Students Walk Out Due to Roaches and Rats

Schools are buildings like any other structure created. They get water leaks and damage and wear and tear just like any other location. Unfortunately, they too get spiders, mice, and bugs (including roaches). It cannot be expected that schools stay exempt from these things just because they are a school. However, it can be expected that school administrators and official do all that they can to keep the school well kept and as free from these things as possible. This includes annual repairs and upkeep, spraying for insects, and clean conditions. Our school, like many other buildings, has been known … Continue reading