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Swine Flu in Schools: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Advice From the CDC

In: Student Health Issues

By: Irene Taylor

The Research Paper as Science Experiment: Applying Scientific Method to Research-based Writing

In: Curriculum Issues

By: Amy Martin

Pros and Cons of Early Colleges: Earning College Credit in High School Through an Innovative Program

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Experiential Education: Learning by Doing Engages Students in Direct Experience

In: Curriculum Issues

By: Amy Martin

In Defense of the Five-Paragraph Essay: The Essay Format Every Student Should Master and Remember

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Amy Martin

Death to the Research Paper: Alternatives to Traditional College Term Paper Assignments

In: Curriculum Issues

By: Amy Martin

Foreign Students in U.S. Post-Secondary Schools: International Education and Immigration

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Jen Bouchard

Online Paper Mills: Why Students Use Mills and How Teachers Can Discourage Their Use

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Amy Martin

How to Assess the Future of US Higher Education: Environmental Scanning is a Skill for American Postsecondary Leaders

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Eric Coggins

Shrinking the Educational Inequity Gap: Cooperation of Educators and Communities Required to Effect Change

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Lynda Allison

Immigration and Foreign Language Instruction: Native Speakers and Immersion Programs

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Jen Bouchard

Teaching Generation Y: Reaching Millennials in the College Classroom

In: Classroom Issues

By: Amy Martin

What College Freshmen Don't Know: Deficiencies in Basic Knowledge Begin in High School

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Teach Character Education to Manage Classroom: Dealing With Root Issues Changes Class Atmosphere

In: Classroom Issues

By: Lynda Allison

The Importance of a Liberal Arts Education: Developing Critical Thinking, Social Responsibility, and Creativity

In: Curriculum Issues

By: Joseph Wilner

Some School Systems Offering Swine Flu Shot: Students can Receive H1N1 Influenza Vaccines

In: Student Health Issues

By: Karri Weathers

School Zero Tolerance Policies: A Flawed Approach to Student Discipline

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Victor A. Gallis

Link Made Between Poverty and Learning: Educators are Agents of Change in Fighting Poverty in Canada

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Lynda Allison

How to Use Wikipedia at School: Encyclopedias Do Serve Scholarly Purposes

In: Classroom Issues

By: Tom Wolsey

Differing Theories About the Reading Process: Making Meaning and Gaining Fluency Through Steady Practice

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Arash Farzaneh

Therapy Dogs Help Struggling Readers: The Use of Pet Therapy to Help Bring Up Low-End Readers

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Jaclyn Caceres

Math Tutors Help Kids Master Numerical Concepts: Private Instruction Helps Children Improve Cognitive Skills

In: Classroom Issues

By: Richard Freeland

Self-Actualization and Education: Examining the Purpose of Instruction

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Emmerson Philippe

Preparing for the Parent-Teacher Conference: Talking With Teachers About Your Child's Progress in School

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Jule Rizzardo

Encouraging Success in Your Child's Education: Tips for Making Sure Your Child Does Well in School

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Tamara McGee Andersen

How to Keep Kids Motivated in School: Schools Across the Country are Losing Kids to Boredom

In: Classroom Issues

By: Linda Mundorff

Charter School Movement Gains Under Stimulus Law: Obama, Duncan Announce Strong Support for Charters

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Lucy Tashman

Differences in Urban and Suburban Schools: Disparities in School Facilties and Funding

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Emmerson Philippe

How To Prepare for Standardized Tests in U.S. Successful Tips for Studying for AP, SAT, GRE, and PRAXIS Exams

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Alison Diefenderfer

The End of Schoolyard Violence: Mitigate Schoolyard Violence With a New Cerebral Elegance

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Danie Joubert

Early Colleges Offer Educational Alternatives: Earning College Credit While Still in High School

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Higher Education in Distress: How For-Profit Schools are Changing the University Landscape

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Paul Larson

School Fundraising Strategies to Avoid Burnout: Basic Tips to Keep Volunteers Happy and Motivated

In: Extra-Curricular Issues

By: Michael Riley

Poverty and Academic Performance: Out-of-School Factors That Affect Student Achievement

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: DeLene Sholes

American Education with Good People Poor Results: What has to Change for America to Compete Globally

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Don Belles

What is Assessment: Assessing Student Learning

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Robin McDaniel

School Funding Being Cut: Money Crisis Hurts Education

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Mina Raulston

The Need for Newcomer Schools: What a Newcomer Program Provides that a Regular Classroom Can't

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Joanna Szeto

Putting Pressure on Preschoolers: Early Childhood Education Gets in the Way of Learning

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Sara McGrath

The Theory of Independent Study in Distance Ed: American Educational Values in Online Learning

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Gaile Estes

Dorothy Sayer's The Lost Tools of Learning: A Return of the Seven Liberal Arts of Classical Education

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Rachel Schaus

Homework Help Starts with Parental Involvement: Parents Inspire Good Study Habits by Being Strong Role Models

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Teacher Furlough Days Affect Family Budgets: Forced Unpaid Leave Causes Teachers to Cut Back

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

What is a Student Risk Management Program: How Student Cultures Minimize Hazing, Alcohol, and Social Risks

In: Extra-Curricular Issues

By: Ashley Anderson

Questioning Standardized Testing Tactics: Using a One-Size-Fits-All Method to Evaluate Individual Students

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Amanda Tasso

Why Learn Latin? Latin is an Integral Part of Classical Education

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Rachel Schaus

School Safety – Keeping Kids Safe: Parents and Schools Collaborating to Keep Children Safe at School

In: Student Health Issues

By: Linda Mundorff

Grade Retention and Social Promotion: When Students Fail to Achieve in School

In: Classroom Issues

By: DeLene Sholes

Make the Time for Your Child's Education: Help Your Child Be Prepared to Reach Excellence in School

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Kathy Myers

Healthy School Lunches the Montessori Way: Montessori Method Teaches About Healthy Eating and the Environment

In: Student Health Issues

By: Jocelyn Scotty

Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences: Teacher and Parent Work Together for Best Education for the Child

In: Classroom Issues

By: Deanna Lynn Sletten

Cell Phones and School Safety: Phone Calls and Text Messaging Disruptions Extend Beyond Classroom

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

From Summer Vacation to Structured School: Transitioning Children Back into School Mode

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Deanna Lynn Sletten

Using Recycling to Raise School Funds: Alternatives to Traditional Fundraising to Increase School Budget

In: Extra-Curricular Issues

By: Bridgett Ann Calia

Teacher Performance Pay a Bad Idea: Incentive Pay for Teachers May Have Negative Effect

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Education in Ancient Greece and Rome: How Classical Education from the Past Influences Education Today

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Rachel Schaus

A Cure for the Frustrations of Homework: Advantages of Home Learning for Teachers and Students

In: Classroom Issues

By: Jean Kamuf

Why Teachers Should Write for Publication: Educators Have a Unique Perspective on School Reform Issues

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Sheila Gaquin

Doug Wilson and Christian Homeschooling: Modern Roots of Classical Homeschooling

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Rachel Schaus

Words and Actions That Hurt Children: How to Stop Hurtful Language at Home and in School

In: Student Health Issues

By: DeLene Sholes

Unemployed Graduates Face Tough Time Seeking Job: Britain's Class of 2009 Will Face Jobless Role

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Rebecca Campbell

Social Emotional Standards in the K-12 Classroom: Incorporating Affective Learning Into the Classroom Community

In: Curriculum Issues

By: Barbara Abromitis

College Writing Encourages Enhanced Learning: Students Who Write More College Papers Acquire Deeper Knowledge

In: Curriculum Issues

By: Roxanne Blanford

Going Back to School and Staying Gluten Free: Special Preparations for Children with Gluten Intolerance

In: Student Health Issues

By: Marissa Carter

Rudolf Steiner and Child Development: Foundations of Waldorf Education for the Twenty-first Century

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Francesca Aniballi

Why Do Students Commit Plagiarism? The Main Reasons Students Resort to Plagiarism

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Carol Rzadkiewicz

Tips for Using the Rate My Professors Website: Maximizing the Opinions of the Collegiate Masses

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Ryan Werner

Origins of Public Education in America: How Local Control of Education Won Out over Centralized Control

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Jeanne Lombardo

School Fundraising Success in Any Economy: Encouraging Statistics a Signal for Boosters to Stay the Course

In: Extra-Curricular Issues

By: Michael Riley

Graduates Can Help Area Kids Get School Supplies: Acts of Kindness from Former Students May Assist Children in Need

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Mary King

The Importance of Child-Centered Learning: A Student-Focused Approach to Education

In: Classroom Issues

By: Rebecca Hersh

Rural School Struggles: Problems in Poor, Rural Districts

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Rebecca Hersh

Catholic School Decline in the United States: A Variety of Factors Contribute to Parochial School Closures

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

The Montessori Child as Observer: How the Child Learns About His World

In: Classroom Issues

By: Andrea Coventry

The Montessori Teacher's Role as Observer: Watching the Classroom Leads to Better Education

In: Classroom Issues

By: Andrea Coventry

First Aid and CPR Training for Teachers: The Importance of Knowing How to React to School-Related Injuries

In: Student Health Issues

By: Rana Diab

The Charter School Choice: Public School Alternatives for Children

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Victor A. Gallis

School Community Partnerships That Work: Building Relationships Among Stakeholders to Support Real Change

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Barbara Abromitis

Free Money for Schools: Match Companies With Families to Help Schools Earn Money

In: Extra-Curricular Issues

By: Joanne LaSpina

Costs of Private and Parochial Schools: Many Added Fees Increase the Overall Cost Beyond the Tuition

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Plagiarism in the School System: Sometimes Students are Just Following the Example Given

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Christopher Pascale

Obtain Education Grants for Teachers: How to Get Educator Grants

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

Magna Charters and Obama's Direction: The President is Driving Education Reform With Charters

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Elizabeth Randall

What is Classical Education? The Trivium Model of Education Explained

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Rachel Schaus

Merit Pay for Teachers: Obstacles to Paying Teachers for Performance

In: School Staff Issues

By: Victor A. Gallis

Library 2.0 and Remixing Existing Services: Blurring the Service Lines While Experimenting With Technologies

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Allan Cho

Evaluating Public School Educational Standards: Most States Do Not Provide Teachers With Tools to Improve Education

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Julie Warrenfeltz

The Self-Esteem Debate Rages On: Self-Esteem Versus Self-Efficacy in the Schools

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Jim Shelp

President's Education Awards Program: Twenty-six Years of Promoting Student Achievement

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Carmen Livingston

Reducing Instructional Days & Increasing Classes: Time in the Classroom Reduced to Balance State Budgets

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

BBC Reports That Wikipedia is Reliable: The Online Encyclopedia is Nearly as Accurate as Britannica

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Christopher Pascale

What Types of People Make Good Tutors? Traits and Skills All Excellent Tutors Must Have

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Alison Diefenderfer

How to Choose a Tutor: Finding a Tutor in the United States

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Alison Diefenderfer

Learning a Second Language: ESL Students and First Language

In: Classroom Issues

By: DeLene Sholes

Issues for the Multicultural Classroom: Non-verbal Communication Can Be a Cross-Cultural Challenge

In: Classroom Issues

By: Nancy Longatan

Competitive Cheer and Dance Gaining Ground: NCAA Take Steps Towards Support through Safety Initiative

In: Extra-Curricular Issues

By: Feature Writer Terry Zeigler

Too Much Self-Esteem? Helping Children Achieve Real Success

In: Classroom Issues

By: Victor A. Gallis

Dissection Choice in the Classroom: Supporting Student Rights to Choose or Object to Dissection in Class

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Paul Comeau

Obama Calls for Educational Reforms: No Child Left Behind Being Prepared for Major Overhaul

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: Feature Writer Tammy Andrew

Grade Retention in Public Schools: When Students Fail to Achieve

In: Educational Issues (general)

By: DeLene Sholes

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