When judging education, many of us look to our past experiences. However, a better gauge may be to judge how well our kids are performing. It is our expectation that schools will prepare our children to become successful adults. This must happen in their world of the 21st Century.

There is a lot of emphasis in schools today to increase student performance. I think in this environment, it is important to keep in mind what educators are already doing well with the students. Then, dispense with those tactics that are not working and keep those that are.

We all draw on our past when it comes to judging education. Better yet, we judge education by how well the children are doing. We want kids to be prepared to live successfully in the world when they become adults, and we expect schools to prepare them. Their world is the 21st Century.

Think for a moment what it would be like to be an adult who has not learned about economics, geography, history or civics when in school. Envision a tomorrow for our country where the school systems dont commit to teaching the assorted customs and traditions our citizens enjoy. What future does our country face if our varied cultures cant find a common ground? Friends, Im afraid the aftermath of No Child Left Behind will make this future a reality.

According to a national census in 2000, almost twenty percent of the population in America speaks a language other than English in the home. With this fact in mind, it shouldn’t be surprising that that there are a lot of children in school who may not speak or understand English very well. In fact, in [...]

Learning to read is a large and difficult task, but children can learn the skill quicker when properly guided by caring teachers and parents. There are several components of guided reading. It is usually taught in a small group of three to six students and the teacher provides an introduction to the material, reading strategies [...]

Walking is one of the best exercises for lifetime fitness. But let’s face it – plain old walking can be a boring proposition for students. As a result, the canny physical education teacher will find ways to make a walk more exciting.
Thanks to modern technology, there is now a fun activity that combines satellite navigation, [...]

It’s a face of America that shows no slow down — new immigrants finding new lives in the states are bringing children who face the learning curve of both, getting through regular educational material, and learning a second language. And it’s not something that simply effecting big city metros either, immigrant populations are spreading throughout [...]

Safety is a concern to education administrators in today’s lawsuit-happy society. It should be of particular concern around a school gymnasium because the gym is an area that generates a large number of student injuries.
Unfortunately, injuries are often the result of common but inconspicuous equipment and facility hazards.
To identify some typical injury risks, I contacted [...]

Several times this month, Fiona Brill and her five year old son have walked to the nearby Primary School. There they play on the monkey-bars, eat a picnic lunch and try out all the drinking taps to discover which ones work – and which ones spray water everywhere. Fiona points out the classroom Nicky will [...]