Will the Common Core Resolve Problems with No Child Left Behind? A Teacher's Opinion
As the vast majority of states are making the transition into the Common Core Standards, educators may be questioning this transition, or even …
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Are Charter Schools Helping if They Can Just Expel Problem Students?
Education, like every other industry is constantly changing. The field of education as a whole is at an interesting point as charter schools are …
Continue ReadingThe Financial Makeup of Charter Schools: Are They Hurting or Helping Public Education?
The nation’s public school system is in financial distress. Cost-per-pupil spending is down, class sizes are up and educational programs are …
Continue ReadingAre Charter Schools a Success? Studies Showing Mixed Results
The goal of the Charter School movement is to produce better results than traditional public schools. Now that charter schools have been operating for …
Continue ReadingCharter Schools: Overview of the Movement & How it Affects Teachers, Parents & Students
Charter Schools offer parents more options in choosing a school for their child as well as more options for teachers who are freed up from following …
Continue ReadingStates That Have Not Adopted the Common Core Standards: Why Some Educators Are Not On Board
Ensuring that every child receives the tools needed to succeed in college and a career is the goal of the national Common Core State Standards …
Continue ReadingA Positive Perspective on Public Education: What are the Good Outcomes of Our Schools?
What is the “Crisis” that everyone keeps talking about? I see so much good in how schools are currently operating. Maybe it’s time …
Continue ReadingHow Effective are Online K12 Schools? Is This a Good Choice for Your Child?
As budget cuts and the subsequent lack of funding continues to devastate many American public schools, parents, and students are turning to the …
Continue ReadingThe Future of Substitute Teaching: What Will It Look Like Tomorrow?
In a world filled with budget cuts and lack of funding, school districts are looking for ways to reduce expenses. How will this affect substitute …
Continue ReadingHow Will the CCSS Prepare Students for College & Careers?
The Common Core Standards are meant to assist our students in meeting college and work expectations while preparing them to succeed in our global …
Continue ReadingTeacher Evaluation Changes: Why It's Tough For Student Teachers to Find Placements
How tough is it today to find good student teaching placements for up-and-coming education graduates? Are education reform efforts making this an even …
Continue ReadingIssues That Bring About Teacher Strikes: More Than Just the Money
The eyes of the entire nation watched the collective bargaining efforts and subsequent 2012 strike of the Chicago Teachers Union. Some rallied in …
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