Educational Issues

Few issues are as important to teachers as motivating students. Lots of techniques are tried, but often fail. Knowing students is the key to motivation.

Feb 8, 2012 - Harvey Craft

Many teachers and students believe that effort should be considered when grading. However, effort is not well-defined or consistently applied.

Jan 29, 2012 - Harvey Craft

Virtually all teachers are observed, but watching teachers teach is not enough. Principals should know how teachers are assessing and grading students.

Jan 10, 2012 - Harvey Craft

The article seeks to critique the perceptions of educators who teach exceptional and gifted children in urban elementary schools.

Dec 30, 2011 - William Cook

Few teachers will disagree that time is their most valuable necessity. While many schools are models of efficiency, some let time slip away.

Dec 11, 2011 - Harvey Craft

Recognition of prior learning and skills recognition could be a pathway to Australian Permanent Residence. Adam Wadi discussed how this might be arranged.

Nov 30, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

After decades of assigning homework, educators still don't know if it improves learning. Homework is being reexamined and policies are changing.

Nov 17, 2011 - Harvey Craft

Much is said and written recently about extending the time students spend in the classroom. It sounds like a good idea. Will it lead to better education?

Sep 29, 2011 - Harvey Craft

Homework is one of the most contentious issues in public education. There are ways to improve homework and student participation.

Sep 24, 2011 - Harvey Craft

Make this year's Earth Day a learning experience by having the whole family explore ways they can protect our planet.

Sep 15, 2011 - Meredith Laden

Rather than extending a penny in the state sales tax, Republicans in the State Assembly caused the elimination of job-creating high school programs.

Sep 3, 2011 - Michael Streich

Believing that giving someone a reward for doing the right thing is easy and seems logical. There are unexpected problems in the practice. Beware!

Aug 9, 2011 - Harvey Craft

Being able to do a quick percent calculation at your favorite store certainly is useful. The next time you shop, you can avail yourself of this technique.

Aug 9, 2011 - Joe Pagano

After Ferris Girl's School was founded by missionary Mary E. Kidder, the first graduate was Wakamatsu Shizuko, a Christian translator, writer and poet.

Aug 1, 2011 - Carmen Sterba

When Tsuda Umeko founded what would become Tsuda College in 1900, she used the motto "Christianity and Education" from the American Women's Movement.

Jul 11, 2011 - Carmen Sterba

Both the Governor's School and UNC-Greensboro's I-School will be eliminated with the new GOP-driven state budget, hurting non-wealthy high school students.

Jul 9, 2011 - Michael Streich

Education reform can be achieved by implementing a creed fundamental to Oprah Winfrey's core belief system. After all, who can argue with her success?

Jul 1, 2011 - Joe Pagano

It is anticipated that students who are always on the internet and phones can capably access such tools for online research. This isn't necessarily so.

Jul 1, 2011 - Chris Thomas

Punishment can often be misused by teachers as well as parents. The effects of this misuse can cause years of damage.

Jun 23, 2011 - Brenda Gargus

High school & college are very different & it's normal to be nervous during the transition. But take a deep breath, relax & consider some ways to de-stress

Jun 1, 2011 - Natalie Frank

Improving student grades is often a concern late in the year. Some students just seem helpless.Teachers may want to revisit their grading process.

May 14, 2011 - Harvey Craft

Teaching children to be thankful can bring joy into their lives. Having an Attitude of Gratitude equals happiness. Learn how to train children in gratitude.

Mar 14, 2011 - Barbara Pytel

Studies show that recess and PE activity improve school performance.

Feb 26, 2011 - Barbara Pytel

Budget cuts in education are necessary but what will be on the chopping block? Will the target be early education? Research does not support this action.

Feb 20, 2011 - Barbara Pytel

Basic skills testing in literacy and numeracy in Australian primary schools, high schools and colleges.

Feb 14, 2011 - Susan Whelan

Encourage students to read and their reading will improve; this concept is known as 'The Matthew Effect' a term coined by psychologist Keith Stanovich.

Feb 1, 2011 - Lesley Lanir

Public universities are the source of great pride on the part of state officials. But they face steep budget cuts with only a few states bucking that trend.

Jan 30, 2011 - Harriet Tramer

The fourth article in a series of Steiner Waldorf anthroposophical schools focuses on subject and lesson content.

Jan 30, 2011 - Lesley Lanir

Steiner schools offer an interesting, alternative curriculum to the state school system. Nevertheless, check all alternative systems well before enrolling.

Jan 30, 2011 - Lesley Lanir

Rudolph Steiner's anthroposophical education offers an attractive alternative. Nevertheless, parents should personally check all alternative systems first.

Jan 30, 2011 - Lesley Lanir

Step by step instructions for writing a note to thank a sports coach.

Jan 21, 2011 - Helen Brain

Graduating college students are as deficient in reading and writing as when they began their studies as freshmen, according to a newly published book.

Jan 20, 2011 - Michael Streich

Snow day school closures have prompted some school districts like Charlotte, North Carolina to hold classes on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s federal holiday.

Jan 16, 2011 - Michael Streich