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Arkansas Code of Ethics Article Stands Corrected

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It seems that I should stand corrected on a previous article that was written. That article pertained to the code of ethics that Arkansas passed for teachers. In that code I had information about the possibility of teachers being reprimanded for acts carried out with students. However, I was not under the impression that the code also affected the private life of teachers when students were not involved. Thankfully, I was corrected on this issue in one of the comments that was left by a reader. In that comment the reader stated that the first version of the code allowed … Continue reading →

Surprising Code of Ethics for Arkansas Teachers

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I was very interested when I came across an article that stated that Arkansas had adopted a new code of ethics for its teachers beginning in September. It seems that there had been some concerns and controversy over the adoption of the ethics. Therefore I was very interested to see what the state had in mind. I was indeed completely shocked. What I have found in writing is simply what I thought every teacher would live by without needing a written code. The new code states that teachers in Arkansas cannot use tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs at school or … Continue reading →

A School By Any Other Name

What’s a six letter word for the place your children go each day to learn important life lessons? It’s not a trick question. The answer is SCHOOL. Unless, of course, you live in the United Kingdom. Students attending Watercliffe Meadow Primary in Sheffield, UK no longer attend “school.” Rather, educational leaders there have decided to refer to their building as a “place of learning.” According to news reports, the head teacher of Watercliffe Meadow Primary recently confirmed that administrators dropped the word “school” from the place of learning’s name. Watercliffe Meadow leaders explained the decision this way: “We decided from … Continue reading →

School’s Involvement in Homeschooling: Question Answered

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In a previous article I addressed the involvement of school systems in the private life of teachers. In the comment section of that article a reader purposed a question to me. In that question I was asked how much involvement I feel schools should have in homeschooling. While I am sure that if my fellow homeschooling writers were asked the same question they would likely reply with the answer “none”, I cannot say the same. I think that it is important for homeschooling families and schools to work together. I feel that they should have a common understanding of what … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: June 7- June 13

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Education has made the news in several cases over the past week. While continuing the discussion about reading, I also threw in some tips about helping children make proper book selections. Issues were also discussed from Connecticut, Michigan, and the federal government. Sunday, June 8 Reading in the Second and Third Grade Classrooms This article continues the discussion of reading and how reading instruction should appear in the second and third grades. More Reading in Second and Third Grade Education.families.com/blog/more-reading-in-second-and-third-grade More reading skills and instructional tips are provided here for the second and third grade classrooms. Creating Story Maps This … Continue reading →