The Art of Coaching
There is an old Chinese Proverb that says, “I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.” One of my CEA colleagues recently shared…
Why Do You Send Your Kids to Public School?
Many parents who have the resources to send their children to private schools or homeschool them choose public education. Why? Why do you send your kids to public school? I…
Companies Harness Facebook for Anti-Bullying Campaign
Although many instances of cyber bullying occur on Facebook, the website can also be used to rally the public against bullying. Alice Cahn, Cartoon Network’s vice president for social responsibility,…
Your School’s Local Tax Dollars Going Out of District: A Possibility?
Idea and others up for public comment October 18 and 25 A Brown University professor described as “a little radical” the school funding formula he helped Rhode Island develop. Professor…
World Teachers’ Day Promotes Gender Equality
Today is World Teachers’ Day and the theme this year is teachers for gender equality. UNESCO and Education International have celebrated the profession and promoted international standards for the teaching…
81% of Public Supports Increased Educational Spending
Results of a Harris Poll released today indicate that 81% of the public supports increased educational spending. The poll asked participants whether they support or oppose 15 issues that are…
Stand Up for Kids, Not CEOs
The Michigan Education Association has a great new video out. Watch it below. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU4nmDTZUtU&]
Research Shows Teacher Collaboration Helps Raise Student Achievement
Research suggests that collaboration with colleagues around student instruction is an essential part of every teacher’s job and results in rising student achievement. These are the findings Carrie R. Leana,…
Kids Count Data Show Signs of Recession
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual Kids Count Data Book was released yesterday. Nationally, five of 10 indicators of child well-being improved, (Infant Mortality, Child Deaths, Teen Deaths, Teen Births,…
Potential Educator Professional Standards Board for Connecticut
We won’t know what the proposal for a professional standards board for educators will look like until December — that’s the estimated release date for a final report from the Legislative Program…