Monday, March 29, 2010
Nine Teens Charged With Bullying In Girl's Suicide
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125322627
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Education Week: Struggling Georgia School Firing Entire Staff
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/03/25/341773usentireschoolfiredgeorgia_ap.html?r=761252196
"Savannah-Chatham Public School Superintendent Thomas Lockamy address the faculty at A.E. Beach High School on March 25 in Savannah, Ga. The failing high school is firing its entire staff as it struggles to avoid state takeover."
"Savannah-Chatham Public School Superintendent Thomas Lockamy address the faculty at A.E. Beach High School on March 25 in Savannah, Ga. The failing high school is firing its entire staff as it struggles to avoid state takeover."
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Does NCLB Promote Monolingualism?
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/03/17/25salomone_ep.h29.html?tkn=VRNF5PM4WwR6XgFC0bE3Dfx5IEbCP2VY25BZ&cmp=clp-edweek
Eight years into the No Child Left Behind Act, educators, researchers, and advocates remain locked in heated debate over the effects of the law’s testing and accountability mandates on students, many from immigrant homes where a language other than English is spoken. Remarkably lost in the crossfire are the equally serious implications for the nation and its competitive position internationally.
Eight years into the No Child Left Behind Act, educators, researchers, and advocates remain locked in heated debate over the effects of the law’s testing and accountability mandates on students, many from immigrant homes where a language other than English is spoken. Remarkably lost in the crossfire are the equally serious implications for the nation and its competitive position internationally.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
History a Flash Point as States Debate Standards
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/03/25/27socialstudies_ep.h29.html?tkn=OYZFr%2Bbx5VlkPpJAP2lmsJDqOoYBKZKU5moE&cmp=clp-edweek
With so much emphasis on reading and math...
...what's happening with social studies?
With so much emphasis on reading and math...
...what's happening with social studies?
Monday, March 22, 2010
Why So Few?
http://www.aauw.org/research/upload/whysofew.pdf
A report by AAUW on why there are so few women in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM)fields.
A report by AAUW on why there are so few women in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM)fields.
Native American students and dropouts: Confronting the problem
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/417108_nativeeducation22.html
Reports by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction reveal that Native American students in grades nine through 12 dropped out of high school at a rate of 11.5 percent during the 2007-2008 school year. That was the highest out of five racial groups surveyed -- American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, black, Hispanic and white. It was also 2.5 percentage points higher than the group with the second-highest dropout rate, African-American students, at 9 percent.
Reports by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction reveal that Native American students in grades nine through 12 dropped out of high school at a rate of 11.5 percent during the 2007-2008 school year. That was the highest out of five racial groups surveyed -- American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, black, Hispanic and white. It was also 2.5 percentage points higher than the group with the second-highest dropout rate, African-American students, at 9 percent.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Professor Calls For Balance In Textbooks
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124828541&ps=cprs
"Earlier this week, we talked about the changes made to the social studies curriculum by the Texas school board. One board member argued that current standards are rife with leftist political periods and events. In today's Los Angeles Times, Jonathan Zimmerman writes that most of his fellow liberals won't admit that he's right. So let's revisit the textbook discussion. If you teach social studies, do your textbooks tilt?"
"Earlier this week, we talked about the changes made to the social studies curriculum by the Texas school board. One board member argued that current standards are rife with leftist political periods and events. In today's Los Angeles Times, Jonathan Zimmerman writes that most of his fellow liberals won't admit that he's right. So let's revisit the textbook discussion. If you teach social studies, do your textbooks tilt?"
Friday, March 12, 2010
Texas ed board adopts social studies standards
http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1110ap_us_texas_schools_social_studies.html
AUSTIN, Texas -- The Texas State Board of Education agreed to new social studies standards on Friday after the far-right faction wielded its power to shape the lessons that will be taught to millions of students on American history, the U.S. free enterprise system, religion and other topics.
AUSTIN, Texas -- The Texas State Board of Education agreed to new social studies standards on Friday after the far-right faction wielded its power to shape the lessons that will be taught to millions of students on American history, the U.S. free enterprise system, religion and other topics.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Proposed Set Of Academic Standards Unveiled
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124524672
"The blueprint released by a group of governors and school superintendents lays out what students should be learning in math and English every year from kindergarten through high school. The plan is part of a push to iron out the jumble of state standards and raise expectations for American schools."
"The blueprint released by a group of governors and school superintendents lays out what students should be learning in math and English every year from kindergarten through high school. The plan is part of a push to iron out the jumble of state standards and raise expectations for American schools."
Graduates rally for embattled school
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/03/09/rhode.island.school.battle/index.html?hpt=T2
Graduates of the nation's most vilified high school descended upon campus Tuesday evening to support the school's fired teachers. They also had a message for President Obama: Don't bash our school.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/03/09/rhode.island.school.battle/index.html?hpt=T2
Graduates of the nation's most vilified high school descended upon campus Tuesday evening to support the school's fired teachers. They also had a message for President Obama: Don't bash our school.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Teachers Feel Ignored In Education Debate
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124280366
The survey "Primary Sources: America's Teachers on America's Schools" asked some 40,000 U.S. public school teachers for their opinions on testing, merit pay and other issues. The results show many teachers feel ignored in the debate over how to improve America's schools.
The survey "Primary Sources: America's Teachers on America's Schools" asked some 40,000 U.S. public school teachers for their opinions on testing, merit pay and other issues. The results show many teachers feel ignored in the debate over how to improve America's schools.
Former 'No Child Left Behind' Advocate Turns Critic
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124209100
Once a conservative advocate for the No Child Left Behind Act, Diane Ravitch has had a change in opinion. The former Bush administration education official has written a book spelling out the law's missteps and adverse effects on the U.S. education system.
Once a conservative advocate for the No Child Left Behind Act, Diane Ravitch has had a change in opinion. The former Bush administration education official has written a book spelling out the law's missteps and adverse effects on the U.S. education system.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Building a Better Teacher
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/magazine/07Teachers-t.html?hp
Doug Lemov has set out to assemble the hidden wisdom of the best teachers in America.
Doug Lemov has set out to assemble the hidden wisdom of the best teachers in America.
Retelling the history of New Mexico's Native Americans
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2010/march/wilcox-native-american-030310.html
"The Pueblo Revolt and the Mythology of Conquest by Michael Wilcox corrects the story of New Mexican Native populations while retelling the saga of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and promoting an indigenous approach to archaeology."
San Marcos Pueblo, the location of the dig I was on in 2000, was involved in the Revolt. This is one of the pivotal moments in American history, but most people will never hear about it unless they take a class in Southwest history or archaeology.
"The Pueblo Revolt and the Mythology of Conquest by Michael Wilcox corrects the story of New Mexican Native populations while retelling the saga of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and promoting an indigenous approach to archaeology."
San Marcos Pueblo, the location of the dig I was on in 2000, was involved in the Revolt. This is one of the pivotal moments in American history, but most people will never hear about it unless they take a class in Southwest history or archaeology.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
US teachers more interested in reform than money
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/6420ap_us_teacher_survey.html?source=mypi
SEATTLE -- U.S. teachers are more interested in school reform and student achievement than their paychecks, according to a massive new survey.
The survey of 40,090 K-12 teachers - including 15,038 by telephone - was likely the largest national survey of teachers ever completed and includes the opinions of teachers in every grade, in every state and across the demographic spectrum.
Called "Primary Sources: America's Teachers on America's School," the survey was conducted by Harris Interactive between March 10 and June 18, 2009, and was to be released Wednesday. It was paid for by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Scholastic Inc.
SEATTLE -- U.S. teachers are more interested in school reform and student achievement than their paychecks, according to a massive new survey.
The survey of 40,090 K-12 teachers - including 15,038 by telephone - was likely the largest national survey of teachers ever completed and includes the opinions of teachers in every grade, in every state and across the demographic spectrum.
Called "Primary Sources: America's Teachers on America's School," the survey was conducted by Harris Interactive between March 10 and June 18, 2009, and was to be released Wednesday. It was paid for by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Scholastic Inc.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Required Reading
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124119468&ps=cprs
The Teen Brain: It's Just Not Grown Up Yet
Scientists used to think teenage brains are just like those of adults — with fewer miles on them. But they're not. Teens' brains are developmentally different. One neurologist mother decided to get to the roots of her son's maddening behavior.
The Teen Brain: It's Just Not Grown Up Yet
Scientists used to think teenage brains are just like those of adults — with fewer miles on them. But they're not. Teens' brains are developmentally different. One neurologist mother decided to get to the roots of her son's maddening behavior.
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