Tag: edreform
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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 ... -
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 ... -
What Teachers Really Need
By Greg Bendis-Grab The critique of our education system is nothing new. It goes back to the very beginnings of its existence. But every week a ... -
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 ... -
4 Tips Cash-Strapped Districts Can Use to Pay Teachers What They Deserve
It’s no secret that teachers in the United States receive little recognition and a salary below their abilities, and that their training after hire consists of ... -
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 ...
