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,…
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,…
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…
Respect for Experience and an Expanded Role in School Decision-Making Resonate on National TV Program
Veteran teachers may have felt their ears burning yesterday and wondered why. BlogCEA has the answer. Bloomfield teacher Mary Kay Rendock was on national TV delivering a public expression of…
No Science to Support Single-Sex Education
An article published today in the journal Science argues there is no scientific basis for single-sex schooling. The authors write, In attempting to improve schools, it is critical to remember…