As the summer break nears, the educational topics keep coming. The summer will be full of new news and ideas for next school year. Also stay tuned for ideas on how to keep your child educated throughout the summer!
Saturday, April 26
Tips For Teaching at a School That Your Child Attends
It can be a wonderful experience to teach at a school that your child attends. However, it can also become complicated. This article offers parents ideas for easing their child into having a parent that is also a teacher.
Monday, April 28
Dress Code Conflict: Student Wins in Court
This education news story discussed a student who finally won in court after three tries. The girl wanted to express her problem with the school’s day of silence in honor of gay rights.
So Hands-On Is Not Better?
This article recaps a research study that showed students gain more information form abstract mathematical teaching rather than hands on lessons.
Crazy Fundraisers…
In this article I examine the various fundraisers that school clubs and organizations carry out in attempt to raise money. Some are very creative.
Tuesday, April 29
Tag is Back in the Game!
After deciding that the game of tag was banned from the playground, one principal changed her mind. Students petitioned and underwent safe courses. Now tag is once again allowed.
Wednesday, April 30
Planning for the Next School Year
This article discusses the various tasks that teachers must undergo to get ready for the next school year.
Questions about Graduations
This article discusses the numerous graduations that students may go through during their academic career. It questions how many are necessary or needed.
Email for Parent-Teacher Communication
With all of the technology in the world today, paper and pencil may be becoming obsolete. Teachers and parents are beginning to use email rather than letter writing.