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The Most Talked About Blogs in Education for 2006

We bloggers love when our readers leave comments. Whether you agree or disagree, this is a community that embraces discussions. I know that I always look for the blogs with lots of comments not only to read what the blogger has written, but to read what others think. With that said, here is a list of the most talked about blogs in education for 2006. Hot Button Issues Are Teachers Over Paid? The Good, the Bad, and the Inappropriate: Banning Books from Your Child’s Library Would Schools Be Safer with Stricter Gun Control Laws? To Separate or Not to Separate: … Continue reading →

More about Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome

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I have described how some students that are labeled with a reading learning disability are actually suffers of scotopic sensitivity syndrome. This means that they are sensitive to light. These students find it very painful to read. In may last article I discussed how students with scotopic sensitivity syndrome are good at listening, working in groups, and comprehension. However, when you ask one of these students to read aloud you will see the child change completely. He or she will often begin to wiggle around in his or her seat. He or she may rub his or her eyes and … Continue reading →

Homeschooling in West Virginia: Assessment Options

This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system. Generally, I try to write about one state in one blog. However, West Virginia has a lengthy list of assessment requirements and … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary (Daily Skill-Drawing)

Daily Skill Builders by Walsh Publishing is a series of workbooks that provides short exercises to give children daily practice in English and math. Daily Warm ups is workbook series that teaches reading, writing, communication, critical thinking skills, and word attack strategies while preparing students for standardized testing. Davidsons Music is a Christian musical education DVD curriculum that allows students to be self taught as well as encouraging creativity. Developmental Math “is composed of a complete workbook series progressing, Level by Level, through the basic elements of arithmetic into the beginnings of algebra. As a self- teaching program, Developmental Mathematics … Continue reading →

Dear Parent: Your Student Received a Failing Grade

I was naturally curious when a letter arrived in the mail from Kyle’s middle school. (He’s in ninth grade.) Tearing the envelope open, I noticed it was a copied form letter. ____________________________________________ To the parent/guardian of (my son’s name penciled in here): It has come to our attention that your student received a failing grade in one or more core classes for first semester. Since a failing grade greatly decreases a student’s opportunity for successfully passing future core classes, we strongly suggest that a remediation course be taken. (blah blah blah blah) Sincerely, Assistant Principal Smith ______________________________________________________ At first I … Continue reading →

Is Teaching To Grade-Level Standards The Only Way To Go?

As many of you know, I am a high school teacher. What you may not know is that I teach in the Special Education Department. The majority of my students are not physically handicapped in any way. They are in special education due to a specific learning disability. Basically put, they read at a second or third grade level. First of all, let me express the fact that I absolutely love my students and find being a teacher completely fulfilling. The part that I have a problem with is teaching to the standards. Let me explain. We have certain standards … Continue reading →

Leveling in the Classroom

As a parent, we understand that each child is unique and has a lot to offer. Each child is motivated in a different way and not all children learn in the same manner or at the same time. Keeping this in mind, I have often been puzzled at why schools work so hard to keep students on the same page. I just do not see how that is possible. Inevitably, what happens is that some kids are pushed too hard causing them to be frustrated and disheartened while not allowing other students to be challenged enough causing them to be … Continue reading →

Four Roadblocks to Learning

Is your child struggling with school? Does he or she seem to be drowning in work without making much progress? Sometimes the real cause of a child’s failure to thrive academically is simply the teaching methods employed at school. Here are four “roadblocks” which can interfere with a child’s ability to learn effectively. As you analyze your child’s progress, watch for these barriers: 1. World of Worksheets. Chances are, if you examine an average classroom at a random time of the day, you’ll see children sitting at desks completing worksheets. Worksheets seem to come tumbling down from the ceiling, filling … Continue reading →

Encouraging Your Children to Read

Some children take naturally to books, enjoying them from the first moment they learn how to read. Other children hate doing it and can’t be persuaded to pick up a book, even with threats or promises of reward. How can you encourage your child to read? 1. Make sure they know how. It’s not unusual, in a classroom of 25-30 children, for one to slip through the cracks. Take a few moments and have your child read to you. See if they are having difficulty or if they do it well. If they don’t know more than five words on … Continue reading →

ADHD? Or is Your Child Actually Gifted?

Gifted and creative children often have difficulty in the public school system. Their behaviors can mimic ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and they can sometimes be labeled as problem children, daydreamers, or even slow learners. Instead of getting the special educational opportunities that they need and deserve, they are incorrectly classified and improperly held back from achieving their full potential. When gifted children have their talents properly channeled and find an appropriate setting for education, they can make contributions to society which can transform the world. A New Perspective Just think…perhaps your child is not just hyperactive, restless, and reactionary, but … Continue reading →