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- For Schools: How to Have a Successful School VisitTips on how to have great author visits at your school. It truly can run smoothly for everyone.
- Three Non-Traditional School Fundraisers that Really WorkMy daughter's school needs a new playground. Read to find out about three fundraisers that are helping us pay for one.
- A Closer Look at Celebratory Clothing in the School EnvironmentShould celebratory clothing be banned from school?
- Educating American ChildrenSince the mid-20th century, the American education system has been in steady decline. Many have recognized that the solution to our failing education lies in the return to classical education, a method that has stood the test of time.
- Guindaruhan National High School: School & Community Profile, Provision of Access, Physical & Ancillary Services, Curriculum Implementation & Instructional Delivery, Core Values & Motto, Including School Administrator’s ProfileThrough the efforts of the School Head and the teaching and non-teaching personnel, there is a strengthened linkage as well as partnership of the nearby stakeholder like “the JLR Construction and Aggregates Incorporated.”
- Chicago Charter Schools to Adopt Longer School DayIn a move to bring more classroom instruction time to students, Chicago charter schools have decided to begin a 7.5 hour school day starting this January.
- Examining the Attributes of Effective SchoolsAlthough diverse school models exist, a fundamental question remains—how are we to know whether or not a school model is effective, and how can effectiveness be judged?
- Dynamic, Apolitical Suggestions for Education ReformA brief overview of simple, dynamic, apolitical suggestions to reform public education from elementary grades to high school graduation.
Why is Education so Important?Education exercises the same essential function to these modern times, transmitting prevailing values which are still colonial and elitist. Most schools are like factories which produce homogenized graduates...
The Changing Landscape of the English Education SystemThe first free schools in England are due to open in 2011. However, along with the rise of academies, is this a gift or a curse for the English education system?
Various Types of Correspondence: Sample Letters, Memorandums, Etc. Used by DepEd School Heads and OfficialsCorrespondence is very important to all of us because it gives information to everyone as far as business letters are concerned. Personal communication, through diverse types of letters, memorandums, etc. will cushion the impact of society in general.
Charge of the Education Doctor - Part IPerchance, more significant than having an open mind is having a mind that is capable of being open or closed. The hinges of our mind are our capability to act upon. We can decide to accept or reject information depending upon the fair judgment, trials.- Schools Lower Scholastic Bar to Raise Student Test Scores, Their IncomeThat teachers are failing to educate the children is beside the point. The NAACP and teachers unions want to keep failing schools open to preserve jobs for their members.
Department of Education: Campus Journalism Events!The annual NSPC draws a thousand campus journalists from public and private elementary and high school students nationwide. It is the place for the national competition of qualified regional winners coming from diverse elementary and secondary levels.
Setting a Benchmark for Quality of Education, Educational System Worldwide, Rights of Public School Teachers and Centers for ExcellenceTeacher in any public and private school around the world should equip with a caliber of intelligence and a vast repertoire of experiences.
Local Interest Story: What Makes the School Events Interesting at Minglanilla National Science High School?This learning institution is the lead school and major participant of the Municipality of Minglanilla for the Kabanhawan Festival: the town of Minglanilla's wide activities to celebrate with great pride and honor.- Is Public Education Making Us Stupid?How does compulsory schooling and state control effect the quality of American education? In his book Dumbing Us Down, John Gatto says it's time to tear down the system.
- Sudbury Schools: A Radical Educational ModelSudbury Valley School in Massachusetts was founded in 1968 on the principle that children could be trusted to be treated as adults and direct their own education. Since then, dozens of other schools in the U.S. and the world have followed the same path.
- Choosing the Right K-8 School for Your ChildDepending upon which elementary school you send your child to, a lot of different things can happen. This decision is actually one of the most important things you'll ever decide for your child. Make sure you consider everything!
- Prospect Avenue School (Santee, California)Prospect Avenue School is located in Santee, California. With roughly 500 students, the school runs from kindergarten until 8th grade. Prospect Ave. is one of a few school in Santee and it compares poorly in comparison. Here's the info.
Education Versus Extra Curricular ActivitiesAs our lives get busier than ever, parents have to find ways to balance homework, school, and extra curricular activities. Learn tips to juggle it all and be able to do all the things your child wants to do and still make honor roll!
Valentine's Day School FundraisersThere are many Valentine's Day-related activities and events that a school can use to raise money. Here are several to consider.
Why Religious Released Time is a Bad IdeaReligious Released Time has a long tradition in America, but does it still serve a meaningful purpose?
Easy Ways to Earn Money and Goods for Your Child's SchoolIn the current economic situation, school budgets are tighter than ever. Parent groups can help schools earn extra money and supplies. By taking a few steps and making a few adjustments, parents can help their schools in meaningful ways.
School Fundraiser Ideas Raise Ire in Parents when Asked to Buy Child's ArtworkIn order to meet budget shortfalls, public schools across the U.S. have started selling children's artwork to the parents. Private companies and schools reap profits, but parents would rather just donate money directly to the school.- 6 Students Gang Rape Female Student Inside Dunbar High School, Washington, D.CGang rape inside a high school is such a horrific crime it is hard to comprehend. A 14-year-old girl who should have been safe at school instead was attacked. Her life is changed forever. And the public schools need to change too. They are not safe.
The LGBT Teen's Guide to Escaping High SchoolFor most gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered teens, high school is a living nightmare. But it's important for you to know that you do have alternatives to four years of bullying. Here's a guide to all your options.- Business Signs I Would Love to SeeOkay this list could go on forever - but here are some businesses I would like to see. Feel free to add your own:
- Covenant Preparatory School in Hartford, ConnecticutPresented here, is an article which examines and offers pertinent information regarding Covenant Preparatory School in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Virtual High Schools: Are They for Everyone?Discussion of virtual high schools, what is required of the students, costs, and more with sites to help the parent begin their research when considering this option.
The Independent School League, Great Athletics and Top Notch AcademicsThinking of sending your student to a private school? consider one of the sixteen schools that are members of the independent school league. ISL schools well known for academic excellence,top notch college placement, and superior athletics.
Organizing a School FundraiserA how-to guide on organizing and optimizing profit for a school fundraiser. Topics covered include the kick-off assembly, parent and teacher participation, and utilizing community resources.
School Fundraisers Pyramid Marketing Schemes that Exploit ChildrenSchool fundraisers are 'pyramid marketing schemes'? School fundraisers exploit children? Call me a conspiracy theorist, a reactionary, an alarmist, yes. School fundraisers legalized racketeering. And here's what I propose that parents do about it.- School Fundraisers Exploit Children: How to Teach Your Children Valuable Marketing LessonsHinz suggests that parents boycott school fundraisers and send a donation check to the school. I've tried that. I've met with resistance. I've been told that 'it doesn't work that way'. Well, I'm redefining how 'it does work'.
How to Raise Money on Back to School NightDoes your school's Booster Club, PTO or PTA need funds for the upcoming school year? Start earning money on Back to School night to bring in the money you need to get started.
What is a Blue Ribbon School?It's school that has received the highest honor possible from the U.S. Department of Education. It's also linked to the No Child Left Behind initiative.
Racing to the Top: Clevelanders Voice Their Opinion on School Grant MoneyCleveland teachers, parents and students share their dream way to spend school grant money.
Twelve NYC schools make the "Persistently Dangerous" List for 2010-2011It's official. The New York State Education Department has announced its list of sixteen "Persistently Dangerous" schools for 2010-2011, and New York City schools account for 12 of them. Is your child's school listed here?- Wilting Ivy: Why Going to a Top School is Not Important in Today's WorldToday's competition amongst high schoolers into top universities is overwhelming. They assume that the best schools offer the best futures. While this used to be a universal truth, today's job world is not as simple.
The Most Memorable Old School Songs About SchoolIt's almost back to school time and with that comes to mind the many songs about school. Be it anti-school or all about school spirit, here are some of the most memorable old school songs about school.
