Recent Education Blog | High School PostsAre High Schools Challenging Enough?by Lyn Newton02 Apr 2008 11:03 AMIn some cases it seems that we are raising a very lazy and unmotivated society of children. Students often seem less interested in applying themselves and pushing themselves to excel and do their best. Children and parents alike are more acceptable in settling for minimum requirements. Do High School Students Need a Later Start?by Lyn Newton29 Oct 2007 12:33 PMAs a teacher, I have always been told to do the "meat" of my teaching in the morning hours. I have been told that the morning is when students are fresh and do their best thinking. An article that I recently read seems to differ in opinion when it comes to high school students. More About New Country Schoolby Lyn Newton23 Oct 2007 04:23 PMEarlier I discussed the New Country School that is an experimental high school in Henderson, Minneapolis. As you know, I discussed the different structure of the school. While the students are working freely on computers, they are completing projects. New Country School: An Experimental High Schoolby Lyn Newton23 Oct 2007 09:06 AMIn most cases, it is unheard of and actually thought to be an even a crazy idea. Think of it- a high school with no principal, no teachers, no bells, and no student desks. Now do you think that I am really crazy? It is happening. A new experimental school has opened in Henderson, Minneapolis. Pay Students to Stay in High School?by Lyn Newton26 Aug 2007 07:15 AMI have heard of many tactics to encourage children to stay in school. When I was in school, the phrase, "be cool stay in school" was very popular. At some point in time I have seen famous stars telling students through commercials how important it is to stay in school and get an education. Schools in Mallsby Lyn Newton26 Jun 2007 07:50 PMOkay, so this one totally through me for a loop. Maybe it is not so unusual to you Texans out there but I never knew they existed! Schools in malls? Actually twenty-two of them! Tulsa is next up for putting a real school with real teachers inside of a mall. Perks of Public Education: V = Vocational Coursesby Lyn Newton03 Jun 2007 08:40 PMMy 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. High School - Get Involvedby Lyn Newton20 Mar 2007 04:16 PMAs high school reunion time rolls around each year I hear the same conversations. There are those people who absolutely cannot wait to get back and talk with friends. They are right in the middle of all of the planning and meeting. High School Math Placementby Lyn Newton20 Feb 2007 10:42 AMMath is becoming an increasingly essential component of our lives. Higher levels of math are being required for high school diplomas. In addition, higher and higher levels of math are being taught to middle and high school students. Students Driving to Schoolby Lyn Newton13 Feb 2007 07:17 AMI can remember the dreaded horror of beginning my freshmen year by riding 'the big yellow dog', as high school students typically called it at the time. In my day, it was in no form cool to ride the bus to school. Recent Blog Comments K_REY_C says... "Yes, trust is a very important component of all of this." |
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