Recent Education Blog | Government in Education PostsElection Time and Schoolby Lyn Newton08 Jan 2008 09:48 AMElection years can be great fun for schools. The country event ties in great with government, history, civics, and social studies classes. Math teachers can make use of the poll results and language arts classes can use the experience as a writing activity. NCLB Highly Qualified Provision is Challengedby Lyn Newton04 Oct 2007 07:02 PMCommon sense and research alike tells us that students perform better and have more academic success when they have an experienced, highly skilled and knowledgeable teacher. Presidential Candidates Speak to NEAby Lyn Newton06 Jul 2007 07:01 PMIt is that time again when political candidates begin to fight for the support of educators. Eight of the presidential candidates met with the National Education Association (NEA) in Philadelphia. As expected, the candidates said just what the teachers wanted to hear. No Child Left Behind Tutoring Makes Progressby Lyn Newton06 Jul 2007 03:53 PMThe No Child Left Behind law has changed education. It has required teachers to meet tougher qualifications and for schools to meet tougher achievement goals. While the law has its various critics, it does have support also. As with many laws, the No Child Left Behind law has its pros and cons. Use of Race in School Admissionby Lyn Newton28 Jun 2007 02:10 PMAll knows America for its freedom of acceptance. It is known to be huge and diverse. It is likely to be the most diverse country in terms of race and ethnics. However, here we are some fifty-two years after the court ruling of Brown v. Board of Education. Title 1 Fundingby Lyn Newton14 Feb 2007 10:41 AMTitle 1 federal funding began in 1965 when the Elementary and Secondary Act was passed. Since then, Title 1 has played a major role in funding education. Title 1 was created to allow all students an equal opportunity to receive the highest quality education possible. Does More Money Mean a Better Education?by Valorie Delp22 Dec 2006 08:34 AMSince Congress is changing hands from the GOP to the Dems in January of 2007, the NEA has its sights on what it sees as potential for change. NCLB* and the ESEA** are up for tweaking and renewal. Desegregation and the Supreme Courtby Valorie Delp04 Dec 2006 08:12 PMToday the Supreme Court is hearing what is considered to be their 5th big case since Chief Justice John Roberts took the bench. The question being considered is whether or not the need for diversity can justify school districts using race as a factor in assigning schools for students. No Child Left Behind Law Expires in One Year, What's Next?by mommytotwo19 Oct 2006 05:09 AMThe No Child Left Behind law is set to expire next fall and I am sure that leaves many teachers with a bit of a grin on their faces. After all, this law, while it has many positives to it, is just an added stress to already stressed out teachers. Should Seat Belts be on School Buses?by mommytotwo09 Oct 2006 12:18 PMI know when my oldest son starts kindergarten next year; I plan on taking him to and from school. That is one perk of being a stay-at-home mom. Recent Blog Comments K_REY_C says... "Yes, trust is a very important component of all of this." |
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