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- 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?
- Blaming Parents for Student Performance - Tempting but UnworkableFirst we blamed the teachers for poor student performance. Now, as the pendulum swings back, legislatures propose holding parents responsible. This is likely to backfire.
80 Percent of America's Schools Expected to Fail "No Child Left Behind" Mandates in 2012According to Education Secretary Duncan, four out of five schools in America will not meet the guidelines for adequate yearly progress in the 2011-2012 school year. This is an 80 percent failure rate.- Downtown Brooklyn School Gets a D Rating from Department of EducationDowntown Brooklyn's Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women received a D. Find out why the school received such a low grade.
- CTU's NTL Program Benefits Teacher Quality and Student PerformanceGovernor Pat Quinn's internet campaign highlights Bill Brady's dislike for unions. Thoughts on Chicago Teachers Union NTL program and its positive impact on one Chicago Public School teacher.
MLB Draft: Should You Draft High School or College Pitchers?An analysis on the MLB First Year Player Draft. Is it better to draft high school or college pitchers?
Should Teachers Lose Their Jobs Based on Student Performance?As No Child Left Behind gets a makeover, it is under consideration to hold teachers accountable for their students' low performance. One city has already taken a bold stance by saying they will fire teachers whose students do not perform up to standards.- Why Comparing College Students' Performance is a Good IdeaMany college students would like to avoid being compared to their classmates, at least when that comparison comes in the form of grading on the curve.
- Teacher Bonuses and Student Performance on Standardized TestsGeneral article on why tying teachers' salary incentives to students' performance on standardized tests is a bad idea.
- How to Make Applying to College EasyHours of stressing about deadlines and feeling confused about what needs to get done can be minimized with this helpful college application guide. To-the-point steps describe everything you need and want to hear.
- West Valley High School's Struggle with NCLBNCLB can be a hit and miss. One Southern California school's struggle to meet NCLB and move itself out of program improvement.
- Implications of Teacher Attendance on Student PerformanceThis is an article review of an article discussing student achievement and teacher attendance.
Another Bonehead Move from Prep School Grad Jeb Bush: Teacher Merit Reward for Student PerformanceWhy is it that a guy who never spent a day of his life in a public school feels qualfied to shape the destiny of public education?- Amount of Classroom Time Not a Factor in Student PerformanceThe U.S. Department of Education Secretary recently said that American students are at a disadvantage due to less instruction time. But is it true?
- Thoughts on My Barnard EducationThis is a personal essay on ivy league college education and student loan debt.
- Back to School at 31At age 31 I am headed back to college. This is the beginning of my journey.
How to Have a Successful Senior Year in High SchoolYour high school senior year is the most crucial year up to this point of your life. If you keep these important points in mind, you will have a successful senior year, one you will look back on with no regrets.- Monitoring Student PerformanceSuggestions for monitoring in the classroom.
Freshmen Survival 101The thought of college inspires many freshmen to think of non-stop partying, fun, and crazy memories. The reality is that college is a serious undertaking and there are certain steps that one must take for success.- TEDNA - Big Changes in the Air for Native American EducationGreg Masten, Vice-President of the Tribal Education Departments National Assembly (TEDNA), traveled recently to Washington D.C. to meet with House and Senate representatives and testify about Indian Education issues during a congressional briefing.
5 Easy Strategies to Guarantee Success in CollegeCollege can be a difficult transition for care free high school students. Adhere to these 5 easy tips to guarantee success in college, or any academic situation.- College Again...In My Thirties?A brief look into a nontraditional student's return to college.
The Cheapest Way to Apply for CollegeHaving trouble paying for your college application fees? Consider these options to help you pay the fee to send your applications.- Senator Harkin's Crusade to Destroy For-Profit CollegesSenator Tom Harkin is not happy with for-profit colleges. Where will his quest lead?
- How it Feels to Be Rejected from the College of Your First ChoiceIt is always a good idea to apply for acceptance from more than one college. In today's world, where it is becoming really hard to get accepted to certain schools, partly due to the economic crisis, it is good to have some back up options.
How to Help Your Child Prepare for an Early College High School EducationEarly college high school students complete high school in half the time. Advanced study techniques, time management and a bit of family fun keeps students on track.- Should You Allow Your College Age Teenager to Go Far Away to School?Your 17- or 18-year-old child wants to go away to college, I mean far away. Should you let him/her? Should you allow him to spread his wings, or put the clamps on and keep him close to home?
- School or Work After High School?Learn about one the biggest decisions of your life. Deciding whether you should go to work or to college after high school can have a huge impact on your life.
- Should Parents Have to "Make the Grade"?A new piece of legislation being proposed in the state of Florida (by Florida State Rep. Kelli Stargel) would require public school teachers to grade the parents of students in their classes (Couwels, 2011).
- Essentials for Success in College and LifeThis is an article for individuals in and planning to attend college suggesting tips for maximising their college experience
- Monitoring Database Performance - Risks, Controls and Best PracticesCommercial databases such as Oracle and IBM DB2 support the key functions of data storage and retrieval. The performance of such databases is associated with several risks that can be countered with a variety of controls.
Brown College Names Dr. Michele Ernst as New PresidentDr. Michele Ernst has joined Brown College as its new president.- Tips for Highschool Kids Entering CollegeCollege is scary, especially for kids entering for the first time. Here are some tips and words of advice from a college junior for those of you that are getting ready to take the plunge. Good luck!
Education and Training Requirements to Become a KinesiotherapistFor those looking for an allied health care career a little off the beaten path, kinesiotherapy might be the answer. Practitioners have completed a rigorous set of education and training requirements before being hired.
How to Choose the Right CollegeA look at factors one should consider when choosing the right college.- Handicap Accessiblity is Not Just Fancy Buttons and ElevatorsA boy born paralyzed grows into a brilliant man. He earns a scholarship, but does not have the ability to use it. Handicap accessibility does not stop at the large parking space or fancy button for the door.
- Education after School [Part1 of 9]Most formal education after school is done in the various technical and other colleges, of which there is at least one in every town.
- Dept of Ed Grades Are In: Community Partnership Charter School in Clinton Hill Got a BThis year's report card is a little disappointing. Not there is anything wrong with a B, it is just that CPCS got straight As last year. That is to say, CCS aced the reports with an A in all three subcategories.
- Dept of Ed Grades Are In: Park Slope's MS 51 Got an AThe New York City Department of Education Progress Reports were released last week, and for the third year in a row, MS 51 William Alexander was given an A.
- Dept of Ed Grades Are In: High School for Global Studies in Boerum Hill Gets an FThere is no way to sugar coat this progress report: the Brooklyn High School for Global Studies received a D for School Environment, C for Student Performance, and an F in the most highly weighted category, Student Progress.
