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For many years now, educators have been forbidden to physically discipline a child at school. In fact, teachers are continually reminded not to even touch a student except to protect another student or for self protection.
Well, guess...
Anonymous user
- Mon Feb 5, 2007 14:32:56 PST
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It’s resolution time again! In the next week or so, many Americans will once again travel down a well-worn path paved with bold and hastily conceived resolutions for the new year. It is a well-intentioned exercise with lots of...
Anonymous user
- Tue Dec 26, 2006 09:52:05 PST
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In Casper, Wyo., Kaytie Christopherson received an early Christmas present she’ll never forget: a red, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado crew cab pickup worth $28,000.
Kaytie won the first Natrona County School District truck. Had...
Anonymous user
- Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:58:19 PST
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Last week was Thanksgiving week. Two days out of school for kids all across America. Time to talk turkey! More importantly, time to give thanks.
George Washington’s proclamation written in 1789 states, “I do recommend and...
Anonymous user
- Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:55:08 PST
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While real education reform is unlikely to take place as long as school choice and competition is resisted, many states are embarking on an innovative strategy to increase student achievement –– merit pay. In several states...
Anonymous user
- Thu Nov 2, 2006 11:02:04 PST
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The recent high school gang beating of a Bakersfield girl is certainly good evidence that school bullying has reached a new level. Although bullying is nothing new, it appears that there is no limit to the extent children will go...
Anonymous user
- Thu Oct 26, 2006 15:37:39 PDT
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For centuries, western civilization has taught that education is one of the most essential requirements for a healthy, informed and successful society.
All parents want their children to receive a good education to ensure success in...
Anonymous user
- Tue Oct 17, 2006 09:47:56 PDT
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As a former teacher, principal and now superintendent, I have always enjoyed reviewing report cards to stay apprised of how students are progressing.
One area I am particularly interested in are grades for effort. Not...
Anonymous user
- Tue Oct 3, 2006 10:00:05 PDT
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Over the decades, administrators, teachers and educational “experts” have engaged in continuing debate over the most effective method for teaching children to read.
There are two schools of thought on this issue and both...
Anonymous user
- Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:12:26 PDT
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Throughout the history of education, homework has been universally accepted as a proven method to increase student learning. Homework improves retention and understanding. It provides a time for students to reinforce concepts and skills...
Anonymous user
- Tue Sep 5, 2006 09:31:23 PDT
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How quickly the summer months passed. For children everywhere it is time to get back to books, bells, routines and organization.
Making the transition from the carefree days of summer is often difficult. What will my teacher be...
Posted by lward
- Tue Aug 15, 2006 14:49:54 PDT
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As the new school year approaches, parents around the country will again be making one of the most important decisions they will ever make: Where will we choose to have our children educated?
For a growing number of families,...
Anonymous user
- Tue Aug 1, 2006 13:07:21 PDT
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By Dick Ferris, Education ColumnistA recent California Senate Bill (SB1437) was introduced hoping to mitigate the alienation that gay teens face in public schools. The proposal would require California textbooks to include gay and...
Anonymous user
- Wed Jul 19, 2006 14:47:50 PDT
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Although most schools across the Golden State are closed for the summer, much work is taking place behind the scenes as district office personnel are engaged in teacher recruitment activities to ensure that all classes have a qualified...
Anonymous user
- Tue Jul 11, 2006 11:26:39 PDT
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Although most schools across the Golden State are closed for the summer, much work is taking place behind the scene as district office personnel are engaged in teacher recruitment activities to ensure that all classes have a qualified...
Anonymous user
- Wed Jul 5, 2006 15:01:02 PDT
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