Tag: Edpolicy
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Hope for High School Dropouts: How Increasing Graduation Rates Will Transform Our Country
Are math and science killing our high school graduation rates? More rigorous math and science requirements for high school graduation are in place. At the same ... -
The Dark Side of Educational Technology
There’s no denying that technology has great benefits for schools. However, any conversation that does not include the potential dangers of the widespread use of technology ... -
We should encourage boys _and_ girls to reach for the stars
Alice Gorman, Flinders University As a child growing up on a farm, I was fascinated by the night sky. I could identify all the constellations, and ... -
The Link between Bullying Prevention and Healthy Body Image in Children
A guest post by Keir McDonald MBE The U.K. Government recently released the results of a nationwide survey to better understand public perceptions of body image. ... -
Grading Obama on NCLB reform
Several weeks ago, I discussed President Obama’s education record in my introduction to education class. In particular, we talked about P-20 education, which begins in preschool ... -
3 Questions We Should Ask About Preschool
President Obama has been vocal about his belief that a publicly-funded universal preschool initiative is necessary to give American children an academic advantage before ever setting ... -
Why The US Education System is Failing: Part III
Public education in America is a paradox in the global perspective, a system that congratulates itself from within while failing to measure up to the achievements ... -
Wasted Data: Student Information Should be Shared
It’s no secret that technology implementation in P-12 schools comes with some serious red tape. While American colleges and universities tend to be at the forefront ... -
Does Your Teacher Preparation Program Meet These Five Standards?
So you want to be a teacher! That means you’re most likely looking for a teacher education program. To ensure proper training and the best chance ... -
9 Tips for Preventing the Summer Slide
When the school year ends, teachers are happy to have a break from the drudgery of the school year, but they also want students to avoid ...
