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Quality Vs. Quantity: It’s Not Just About the Minutes for Chicago Public Schools

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jennifer Wolfe) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:19:08 EDT

It's a hot issue in the windy city - how to improve test scores. A proposal taking shape for next year to extend the school day is creating a storm of questions from students, parents and educators.

Contributor: Jennifer Wolfe
Published: Jan 27, 2012

Literature Circles Motivate Students to Read

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Karen LoBello) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:11:05 EDT

Literature circles are forming in classrooms across the country, helping students discover the joy of reading. If you want to motivate your students, incorporate literature circles into your language arts curriculum.

Contributor: Karen LoBello
Published: Jan 31, 2012

President Obama Addresses Education Reform

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (JD Stockman) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:37:38 EDT

Many subjects have been outlined by President Obama to fix the economy in the past few weeks. Education seems to have a pivotal role in this.

Contributor: JD Stockman
Published: Jan 31, 2012

Benefits of Becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tarah DeSantis) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:40:33 EDT

Becoming a graduate teaching assistant is one of the most beneficial things you could do in graduate school. Here are some of the reasons why!

Contributor: Tarah DeSantis
Published: Feb 01, 2012

Kentucky Educational System vs. Creationist Theme Park

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (JD Stockman) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:46:39 EDT

Governor Beshear pushes for new cuts to the education system budget in his $19 billion plan but leaves the tax break of a controversial Creationist theme park alone.

Contributor: JD Stockman
Published: Jan 26, 2012

Multi-Genre Research Projects: Re-inventing the Traditional Research Paper

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ruqaiyya Noor) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:21:17 EDT

Multi-genre research projects are a new trend in education. Instead of the traditional alphabetic, 5-paragraph essay, teachers are having success with multi-genre research projects. What exactly is a multi-genre research project?

Contributor: Ruqaiyya Noor
Published: Jan 30, 2012

A Three-Step Approach to Prepare Students for Standardized Tests

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kristen Wilkerson) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:58:01 EDT

These three low-stress events help teachers prepare high school students for state testing. This article shares a Michigan teacher's approach to preparing students for the MME (Michigan Merit Exam.)

Contributor: Kristen Wilkerson
Published: Jan 27, 2012

5 Quotes Not to Say to Your Child's Teacher During Conferences

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kevin Kreusch) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:51:12 EDT

Insert. Foot. Here. This is a list of 5 phrases that, during a parent conference, makes educator's ears bleed.

Contributor: Kevin Kreusch
Published: Jan 23, 2012

Room Parent Tips: Unique Class Activities for Valentine's Day

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jaipi Sixbear) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:24:07 EDT

Are you an awesome room parent? Longing to organize a memorable Valentine's Day party for your kids class? Why not suggest one of these innovative class activities for Valentine's Day?

Contributor: Jaipi Sixbear
Published: Jan 23, 2012

Four Approaches to Incorporating Cultural Diversity Into Classroom Curriculum

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ruqaiyya Noor) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:26:59 EDT

With the ever-increasing diversity among students in the classroom, it’s important for teachers to create a culturally diverse curriculum. Here are ways for teachers to bring culture into the classroom.

Contributor: Ruqaiyya Noor
Published: Jan 19, 2012

Study Suggests Math Homework May Be Pointless

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Becca Swanson) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:50:44 EDT

A new study suggests that more math homework may be contributing to lower student test scores.

Contributor: Becca Swanson
Published: Jan 18, 2012

Studying Abroad: Oxford Calling

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (P.J. Moretti) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:24:30 EDT

A look back at a three-week study abroad summer course at the University of Oxford.

Contributor: P.J. Moretti
Published: Jan 09, 2012

Legislators Should Protect LGBT Children at School

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Karen LoBello) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:56:30 EDT

We lose LBGT students to depression and suicide every day. The public now has a chance to put a dent in the wave of harassment that is plaguing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender school children.

Contributor: Karen LoBello
Published: Jan 17, 2012

Identifying the Student with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kimberly Morgan) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:41:14 EDT

Students with obsessive-compulsive disorder may exhibit some of the following behaviors in the classroom.

Contributor: Kimberly Morgan
Published: Jan 03, 2012

Teacher POV: Grading Students on Weight a Must

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laura Sauer) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:58:11 EDT

French dietitian, Pierre Dukan is pushing for his government to implement grading practices based on students' weight. The United States' rapidly growing obesity rate among children suggests a program like this is critical here, too.

Contributor: Laura Sauer
Published: Jan 09, 2012

Kids Caught Up in Perfect Storm of Colorado School Funding Issues

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Susan Graybeal) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:30:21 EDT

A lack of funding and an increase in mandates collide with a hard economy to create a storm of school funding issues that have no easy answers.

Contributor: Susan Graybeal
Published: Jan 09, 2012

Teachers Need More Feedback, Better Assessments

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kimberly Morgan) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:54:28 EDT

The general consensus among educators seems to be that to do their jobs properly, teachers need quality feedback, and more than just once a year. A new report confirms this, and offers a different approach to traditional teacher assessments.

Contributor: Kimberly Morgan
Published: Jan 09, 2012

Naptime Helps Toddlers Learn

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kimberly Morgan) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:30:18 EDT

While all children possess different internal clocks, and families have their own schedules, the rules often change once toddlers are in a school environment. Toddlers who take naps may have an easier time learning.

Contributor: Kimberly Morgan
Published: Jan 05, 2012