Educational Issues
Feature Writer: Barbara Pytel
Children face many issues in the classroom. This topic will look at many including bullying, discrimination, dyslexia, ADD, school violence, testing, SAT/ACT, classrooms without desks, depression, disabilities, recess cuts, gender differences, social issues.
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Barbara Pytel
Oct 9, 2008
The Rosemond Behavior Modification Plan
In: Educational Issues (general)
John Rosemond has proposed a simple plan to aid classroom teachers in extinguishing inappropriate behaviors like blurting out and keepings hands to self.
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Oct 2, 2008
8th Grade Algebra May Be Too Much for Many
In: Educational Issues (general)
While California is mandating all 8th graders take Algebra, many are wondering if all students are capable of this rigorous class.
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Sep 24, 2008
Full-Service Schools in the Future
In: Educational Issues (general)
Schools are taking a larger role with social, emotional and academic needs of children. What does the school of the near future look like?
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Sep 17, 2008
Popularity and Success
In: Educational Issues (general)
What happens to the Queen Bees and Prince Charmings after high school? The answer may just surprise you.
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Sep 11, 2008
Mystery Motivator
In: Classroom Issues
What can you try when you're at your wits end? When you think you've already done everything to extinguish a behavior and nothing works?
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Aug 31, 2008
Too Little or Too Much Sleep Harmful
In: Student Health Issues
If teens sleep less than seven hours, they may develop high blood pressure. If women sleep nine hours or more, they may be at risk for a stroke.
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Aug 25, 2008
Teachers Should Talk Slower
In: Educational Issues (general)
Ray Hull, audiology professor at Wichita State, thinks teachers would reach students better if they slowed down their speaking. Don't speak louder -- speak slower.
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Jul 28, 2008
School Fuel Budget Crises
In: Educational Issues (general)
School will be starting in less than a month in many states. What effect will this have on bus transportation, heating the school and the hot lunch programs?
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