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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| June 28, 2011, 04:15 pm
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According to a new report issued by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, history test scores have risen slowly since 1994, yet large majorities of students still fall well below proficiency, particularly high school seniors.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| June 27, 2011, 06:54 pm
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Ms. Kira Powell, a rising senior at Odessa High School in Washington recently won first place in her regional, state, and later national science fair. This past May, she competed in an international competition, where she also received first place for independent research and a "best of" award in Plant Sciences. In July, she will compete in the international competition in London.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| June 27, 2011, 06:47 pm
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Ever re-arrange a lesson, or lessons, because it turns out that the computer lab is booked solid? Ever have your excitement for a student-driven internet search quelled because, once again, the computer lab isn't available? How about wishing that you could offer students additional material to assist them when struggling or to challenge them when their sailing through the curriculum? Or what about students who don't turn in their worksheet because they "lost" it? I'm sure you've said yes to at least one of these questions. The solution to these difficulties, in many cases, could be that little box at right—the QR Code.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| June 24, 2011, 02:08 pm
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Teacher unions are in a bit of a financial pinch these days. With declining membership, unilaterally negative press, and countless brewing legislative and legal battles, union leaders are struggling to live within their means. According to tax documents, despite taking in more than $1.5 billion in nationwide revenue in 2008-09, some states are literally upside-down. Faced with difficult decisions about keeping bloated staffs and fueling political agendas, state union chapters across the country are imposing dues hikes and various one-time legislative "assessments" to keep afloat.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| June 24, 2011, 01:32 pm
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While non-education related and politically and or financially motivated partnerships are the norm with the National Education Association, last week's bizarre initiative was turning heads in the blogosphere. The NEA's Health Information Network (HIN) and the Create Coalition announced a partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in the newly dubbed "Be a Star," social justice and anti-bulling campaign.
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