More State Aid Necessary for World-Class Schools
Schools are in financial crisis. Class sizes are large. Academic programs are deteriorating. And resources are slim with teachers digging into their own pockets to buy school supplies. That’s the…
Co-Teaching: An Example of Educator Collaboration
In a recent blog post we discussed how social capital, essentially teacher collaboration, has been proven by research to increase student achievement. Education Week has a story this week on…
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…