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- A Review Of Early Childhood Education Programs By : Morgan Hamilton
Pre-school years are a fun time in your child’s life. At this age they begin to develop and learn the skills needed for their future. It’s a phase that passes quite quickly yet it is at this time that they exhibit a lot of potential. Nowadays early childhood education programs are available for children at this age. Parents are now willing to give their children a head start in life. - The Importance Of Report Cards By : Morgan Hamilton
I started dreading the day that report cards were distributed when I was in high school. During my elementary and middle school years, the cards were not such a big deal because I had decent grades. My high school grades however were another story. They were so bad that I always find myself trying to postpone showing them to my parents. - A Review Of Spelling Games For Kids By : Morgan Hamilton
Spelling games for kids, like all education, prepares our children for the real world. Though the formal education ends with a high school or college degree, the informal education continues until the end of one’s days. While it comes to starting the learning process, there are certain basic qualities to develop in the children. They quickly identify the relationship between different things they find in nature and they begin to approach problems in a logic way. - Yahoo Answers Guidelines By : Dalvin Rumsey
Have you ran out of methods of finding out what you are interested in? Do you still feel puzzled? Well, Yahoo Answers seems to be the perfect solution for you! It has all it takes, in order to provide you with the most various information in more fields that you can ever think of! Therefore, stop wondering about why in the world you would need the Yahoo Answers and get the answers for questions that are too obscure or too difficult to find using a search engine.
The Yahoo Answers works in a very simple way, as the users are the ones to both ask and answer the questions. - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Candida Connection By : Dalvin Rumsey
75 % of contemporary women are affected by a yeast infection more than once in a lifetime. But people don’t usually discuss this type of condition, although it is very common.
Candida (vulvovaginal candidiasis) is not a STD, but an infected person can pas the infection to the partner. The most common cause of such disease is an over-increased number of Candida albicans, generated by changes of the hormonal activity, antibiotics, illnesses, etc. the typical symptoms include itchy, sore, burning and irritating sensation of the vagina and the presence of a white thick cheesy secretion. - The Good And The Bad Of Self-treatment For Candida By : Dalvin Rumsey
An increased number of yeast cells inside the vagina generate an infection. This condition, although it is not severe nor it has dangerous consequences, is very uncomfortable, because the vagina becomes itchy, painful and irritated. But a persistent yeast infection represents a medical problem.
A vagina that is healthy has a large number of bacteria and a small quantity of yeast cells, which represent the vaginal flora. One of the many bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, is a powerful organic weapon against yeast infections. Around 80% of yeast infections are due to Candida albicans, which is a strain of yeast and can be eradicated by means of Gyne – lotrimin and monistat (azole antifungal treatment). - A Glimpse At Candida Albicans By : Dalvin Rumsey
Candida lives in many people mouth and it is not pathologic. But that happens when the fungus is kept under control by the physiologic bacteria from our body including the mouth. When the “good” bacteria are destroyed by various reasons and factors the fungus can develop with no restrain. This is when a yeast infection appears.
The changes produced by a yeast infection in the mouth are known as “Thrush”. This infection is affecting the surface and it can be found in the corners of the mouth, the insides of the cheeks. Also it can affect the tongue, palate and even the throat. It is very frequent to babies who contacted the infection at delivery from a mother that had an active vaginal yeast infection. Symptoms of thrush usually follow within 7 to 10 days after birth - A Note On Resistance To Learning By : Sam Vaknin
The denizens of the Balkans resist learning. They reject newfangled knowledge not because they are traditionalists - but because they are craven and because they are pragmatic.
Craven first: - Driver Education Information For Teens By : dave (Author)
Virtually every teenager will do it; take a drivers education course to obtain their learners permit and eventually an unrestricted drivers license. Most states have requirements that must be met for a teen to get their learners permit.
What is a learners permit? - Online Defensive Driving Courses By : dave (Author)
Defensive driving courses are ones that are structured to help individuals learn how to drive safely and drive in accordance with motor vehicle laws. This is not a new type of course but one that has gained increasing recognition over the past few years. Some individuals take these courses in the case of a traffic violation where there will be points added to their license if they do not complete a defensive driving course. Other individuals may take a defensive driving course to get a better rate on their automobile insurance whereas some people take the course simply to better their driving skills and decrease their chances of being involved in a car accident.
Whatever the reason may be for completing a defensive driving course, there is one particular way to complete the course that is highly recommended. That is to take the defensive driving course online. There are many reasons associated with online defensive driving courses which make taking a course in this manner a very attractive concept. - Teen Driver Education By : dave (Author)
For many teenagers these days obtaining their license is the biggest and most exciting step life has offered so far. Many are excited, some a little worried, but all should be prepared for what having a driver license means. This is where driver education courses enter into the picture. Not only do these courses teach teens to drive, but teach them ways in which to do so responsibly as well. The following paragraphs will highlight some topics covered in driver education courses and show why this type of education is extremely important for teens to obtain.
Teaches Vehicle Laws - A Buyers Guide For School Uniforms By : John Morris
In many cases, a uniform is superior to a regular dress code. Of course, that concept is now changing as more schools both the public and parochial ones are seeing the advantages of a uniform. In addition, you will be able to clearly distinguish your students from those from other schools. Believe it or not, studies have shown that uniforms worn in schools actually promote an aura and atmosphere where positive concentration and behavior is prevalent within the educational locale. - How To Get A Real 4 Year Degree In Less Than 3 Years. By : Abigail Franks
Imagine a way where you can control your own education schedule, work through the material as quickly or slowly as you desire, and get more one on one help when needed? Welcome to the brave new world of distance learning or E-Learning!
There are many accredited elearning or distance learning programs available today from reputable colleges. E-learning is a way to obtain the education you need at your own learning speed by attending college through online classes and the use of college level examinations. - Professional Continuing Education Is Important In Many Fields By : Abigail Franks
As the world continues to get more complex, careers are becoming more specialized and require continuing education credits to remain in good standing. This is especially true in the medical fields although many professions and professional organizations also demand their members to continue to develop the skills necessary for today's changing environments.
Almost any field of study that takes a great deal of study to become a recognized member will require continuing education. From engineering, medical nurses and doctors, respiratory therapists, quality managers and many others all are expected to maintain a level of education consistent with the field of knowledge. The reason behind this is to have professionals who have not only maintained but also developed and learned new techniques and skill sets. This is critical in much of the more complex business world. - Teaching Kids Early Organizational Skills By : Adam Johnes
Understanding the organizational skills used by children has become increasingly complex and important-and organizational differences among students play a large role in determining which children get the most out of their educational experience.
"Many second and third graders have difficulty with organization. It simply doesn't come naturally to them," says Judy McAlear, a special education teacher in Fernandina Beach, Fla. - Online Education For Your Future By : Aurel Radulescu
Many traditional colleges and universities are now offering online courses, which are the exact same as those taught on campus, to distance learners. Online education is generally taught in one of several ways, including satellite feeds via the internet, correspondence or online reading lessons. This approach allows students to obtain a degree without ever setting foot into the classroom. An online education, assuming that it is from a regionally accredited college or university, is widely accepted as suitable training for any job in the related field of study.
Online education is convenient in many ways, but some students overlook the fact that it is much more affordable than a campus degree program. Why? Because of student housing & meal costs, which can range from $6,000 and up every year. With online education, students only pay for the courses that they are taken and they can often do so on a per credit hour basis. - IQ Test How It Works and Why It’s Used By : Bob Benson
The IQ test is the common name for Intelligence Quotient. An IQ test is a way to measure the relative intelligence of a person, but the answers derived from an IQ test aren’t based on the amount of knowledge a person has. To fully understand how an IQ test works and why it’s useful, take a look at some facts (and myths) about IQ tests and testing methods - Home Schooling On The Rise In Virginia Schools By : Patricia Hawke
Over the years, the Virginia schools (like many school systems across the nation) have been losing their public school students to home schooling. Henry County, for example, has seen an increase in home-schooled students from eight to 99 over the past 11 years. - Testing All Texas Schools Athletes For Steroids? It Could Happen Soon By : Patricia Hawke
Professional athletes have been in the news a lot over the past few years, either being accused or admitting to taking performance-enhancing drugs. Major league baseball has taken several hits with accusations being brought against some of their top players, such as home-run king Mark McGwire, who took the fifth amendment to not incriminate himself during Congressional questioning on the subject. Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants, Jason Giambi of the New York Yankees, and Olympic sprinter Marion Jones are a few others, who have been accused of taking performance-enhancing drugs. More than 20 athletes were thrown out of the 2004 Olympic Games for “doping violations”, and at least two gold medal winners forfeited their wins and medals for using such drugs. - Number Of Charter Schools Increasing Over Traditional Tampa Schools By : Patricia Hawke
In 1996, then governor Jeb Bush co-founded the first charter school within the state of Florida, when most educators across the nation thought of charter schools as nothing more than a fad. Now, there are more than 350 charter schools within the state of Florida; there are 38 across the Tampa Bay area with several in the Tampa Schools area — private and public. The movement has mushroomed across Florida with charter school enrollment expected to top 100,000 students this year. - Lack Of Improvement Means More Problems For The St. Louis Schools By : Patricia Hawke
For sometime now, I have written about the problems within the St. Louis schools. They have been “provisionally accredited” for several years now and are facing being unaccredited in less than three years. - Eight Graders Who Fail Will Be Held Back In The San Diego Schools By : Patricia Hawke
The San Diego schools is the largest school district in the state. Last year, almost 13 percent of its eighth graders failed two or more core subjects of English, mathematics, history and/or science. This does not include those who received Ds. They were all grades of F. - Established Phoenix Schools Districts Losing Students By : Patricia Hawke
Some established Phoenix Schools districts are just a few areas in the Valley that are losing students to charter schools, private schools, and other districts. These Phoenix schools districts have for many years added classrooms and teachers to keep up with their growing populations. Now, they are experiencing decline in enrollments for various reasons. - Area Businesses And Organizations Host 1,552 Philadelphia Schools’ Students For Shadowing Day By : Patricia Hawke
I have worked at one business or another, since I turned 16. I worked for both private and nonprofit businesses, for big corporations and small professional firms. I still remember the excitement, as well as the culture shock, of my very first job. Because of my own experience, I made both of my children get part-time jobs as soon as they turned 16. It was not for the money, though they enjoyed that aspect of working. It was for the experience of being a part of the workplace. - Criminal Background Checks For Ohio Schools’ Bus Drivers In Question By : Patricia Hawke
Last month, Columbus, Ohio, police arrested an individual who drives bus for one of the Ohio schools in Columbus. The driver was charged with possession of cocaine and further investigation found the individual had three previous convictions for driving under the influence. - New Changes Planned For The New York Schools By The State’s New Governor By : Patricia Hawke
Many states are experiencing the shock of new governors who are breaking the mold of former elected officials. In past generations, new state governors created a transitional governing period during which they and their staffs could get up to speed on the operations and issues of their states’ governments. In 2007, many new governors are hitting the ground running. Transitional periods seem to be nonexistent with the newly elected governors barely settling into the governor’s residence before making changes within their states. - Mayor Reorganizes New York City Schools Again By : Patricia Hawke
Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave his State of the City speech recently and included some unexpected changes for the New York City schools that could profoundly change their current operation. Though the pre-speech release noted that his speech would focus on tax cuts, many were caught by surprise on what could be called only his second reorganization of the New York City schools. - Guidelines On Seclusion And Restraint Of Students Adopted By The Michigan Schools By : Patricia Hawke
In December 2006, the Michigan schools board approved a new measure that affects students within the Michigan schools — the use of seclusion and restraint for unruly students. - Los Angeles Schools Wants Some Of New Voter-approved Bond Money By : Patricia Hawke
Currently, the Los Angeles schools have $20 billion in construction and renovation projects for Los Angeles schools’ facilities underway or planned. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles schools’ officials expect a funding shortfall from known resources and are looking to the state legislature for a solution. - Houston Schools’ Students Get Hands-on Experience At Space Center By : Patricia Hawke
NASA’s Johnson Space Center Houston recently hosted a two-day BP Physics Challenge for 886 Houston schools’ students, mostly juniors and seniors, with 800 more students expected to attend. The math and science students either made their own rockets that would be launched outside at the Space Center or conducted other experiments inside. - Will Landmark 1954 Brown V. Topeka Kansas Be Overturned? By : Patricia Hawke
In 1896, the Plessey v. Ferguson court decision established the “separate but equal” doctrine, allowing that it was legal and fair to separate public school students by race and color as long as the education given was “equal”. - Entrepreneurship Major Introduced For Secondary Florida Schools By : Patricia Hawke
One of the things I appreciated, only after graduating college graduation, was that my school employed professors, who had “real world” experience. I cannot tell you how many times we heard a professor say, “Okay, that’s what the textbook tells you. Now, let me tell you how it works in the real world.” - Balanced Budget For The Denver Schools — An Unfamiliar But Welcome Place To Be By : Patricia Hawke
I have been writing about school districts across the nation for some time. It is unfortunate that many districts today generally are experiencing more problems than successes. Budgeting, finances and funding are the biggest headaches and challenges for school administrators and district officials. Though the Bush Administration has provided more federal funding under programs like the No Child Left Behind Act, such funding brings with it federal mandates of how to spend those dollars. Many school funding programs cost school districts as much as they receive, leaving them to scramble to obtain other funding for their schools’ day-to-day necessities. Some states even decrease state funding and cap the amount of funding a failing school may receive from local funding resources, which has never made any sense to me — take money away from a school, which needs it the most to create and implement intervention programs to improve the school’s performance. - Are More Charter Schools In The Chicago Schools Future? By : Patricia Hawke
Ever since George W. Bush took the oath of president of the United States, he and his administration have instituted many federally mandated changes for public schools across the nation. Now, according to Margaret Spellings, education secretary for the Bush Administration, there may be more that directly affect the Chicago Schools and the state of Illinois. Currently, the states of Illinois, Michigan and New York have the lowest caps on the number of public charter schools allowed. Illinois has the lowest cap of 60, then New York with a cap of 100, and Michigan with 150. - Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Challenge To All California Schools’ Students By : Patricia Hawke
Long before Arnold Schwarzenegger ran for governor of California, physical fitness was at the forefront of his career. He won a succession of bodybuilding titles from 1964 to 1970. He had been named Mr. Germany and Mr. Universe by the age of twenty. Schwarzenegger brought bodybuilding to the national spotlight, when he won the Mr. Olympia title, holding it from 1970-1975 and 1980. - Middle School May Be Passé Within The Boston Schools By : Patricia Hawke
The middle school model was conceived in the 70s and implemented throughout the 70s and 80s across the nation. It was thought that middle schools would provide a nurturing bridge between the early elementary school experience and high school. Unfortunately, many education experts now consider the experiment a failure with their poor performance and uprooting children twice during their turbulent and challenging adolescent years. Middle schools now are being viewed as the weak link in the educational chain by many. - 3,200 Students Remain Excluded From Baltimore Schools Due To Required Vaccinations By : Patricia Hawke
In 2005, state legislators added two additional immunizations to the list that Baltimore schools must ensure all children through the ninth grade have before attending school. The first deadline for Baltimore schools’ children for the new vaccinations was the start of school for school year 2006-2007. Due to lack of compliance across the state, that deadline was extended to January 1, 2007. Students with scheduled appointments for the vaccinations were permitted to attend classes for two additional weeks. - Baltimore Schools Experiment Raises Expectations And Results By : Patricia Hawke
In 2004, the Baltimore schools joined with Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Social Organization of Schools in an experiment in education. The ten-year, cutting edge program was developed to stem the dropout rate throughout the United States. - Michigan Schools Loss Of Students Means Millions Lost In State Funding By : Patricia Hawke
September 27th was a crucial day for many Michigan schools across the state, as they enticed children with incentives to show up at school for the Michigan schools’ statewide school count day. With many parents sending their children to private schools and families moving out of metro areas, many schools are praying their enrollment campaigns work. Otherwise, it could cost them million of dollars in state funding, meaning the layoff of teachers and closing of schools. - New York Schools Announce 228 High Schools In Need Of Improvement By : Patricia Hawke
Of the 946 high schools within the New York schools, 228 have been identified as needing improvement under federal and state rules, according to an announcement made in mid-September by the New York schools. - Ohio Schools Question Perfect Attendance Reports Of Internet Schools By : Patricia Hawke
The Ohio schools have had state-funded, online charter schools for a few years. Students do their work over the Internet from their homes or other sites. They can work anytime but must log 920 hours per year for perfect attendance. - Some Texas Schools Reject State Merit Pay Program By : Patricia Hawke
In May of 2006, the Texas Educator Excellence Grant Program was enacted by a special legislative session in Texas. Governor Rick Perry and several legislators sponsored the bill, which allocates state funds to underwrite merit pay plans in Texas schools across the state. It is the largest incentive pay program in the nation. - Arizona Schools Math Standards — Is There A Better Way By : Patricia Hawke
All states across the United States require standards that must be met in different subjects by specific grades, especially in reading and math. End of year testing is required for specific grades to ensure schools and students are meeting these standards. - Top Artists Join Music Project To Benefit The California Schools By : Patricia Hawke
Over the past decade, music has been severely declining within the California schools. A recent study showed that within the past five years there has been a 50 percent decline in student participation in music programs. Additionally, it showed that one third of all music teachers have lost their jobs within that same time frame. The study predicts that music education will be eliminated from the California schools within the next ten years, unless dramatic changes occur. Music within the California schools system is at a critical juncture. - Conservative Report Applauds Bush And Progress Of Florida Schools By : Patricia Hawke
The Koret Task Force is a group of Hoover Institution scholars and conservative think tank. The group released a nine-month review report in September that commends Governor Jeb Bush on his efforts to reform the Florida schools. - The Los Angeles Schools Bond Measure — Is It Needed? By : Patricia Hawke
On November 8th, the voters of who live in the Los Angeles schools district will be faced with their fourth proposition, called Measure Y. The $3.985 bond measure, which will be paid by property taxes, is for more planned expansion within the Los Angeles schools, allowing them to add another 25 elementary schools to the current list of 160 schools that are scheduled to be constructed by year 2012. Some of the money also is slated for other needs, such as new school buses, repairs and charter schools. - Questions Rising Concerning Spending Of Funds By The Mayor And The New York City Schools By : Patricia Hawke
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City schools Chancellor Joel Klein, together, have made sweeping changes within the New York City schools. Yet, many are questioning their intentions and spending of funds. - Philadelphia Schools And Privatization — Is It A Mistake? By : Patricia Hawke
The Philadelphia schools have been contracting out (also called privatization) many schools services to for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations for four years and are entering their fifth. - San Diego Schools Closing Gap In Math By : Patricia Hawke
As the San Diego schools graduating class of 2007 begin their senior year, school district superintendents across San Diego County are celebrating. The San Diego County Schools announced in September that, as of the class of 2006, the gap in passing the crucial math portion of the state exit exam is nearly closed between black/Latino and white/Asian students. - Virginia Schools Students Face New Type Of Study Program This Fall By : Patricia Hawke
Virginia schools students recently have returned to school. Along with the studies and coursework they expected to face, they have a new program with which to deal — a bullying prevention program. - Texas Schools See Increase In Number Of Ap Exams Taken And Improved Results By : Patricia Hawke
The Texas schools released figures in September 2006, showing substantial increases in the number of Texas schools students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as well as their resulting scores. - Olson’s Fourth Bid To Represent The Tampa Schools By : Patricia Hawke
The Tampa schools are part of the Hillsborough County School Board, and Candy Olson has represented the south Tampa schools for 12 years. The nonpartisan District 2 covers the south Tampa schools and curves into part of southwest Hillsborough County. Olson has twice been chairman of the school board. - Confidence In The St. Louis Schools Hitting All-time Low With Philanthropists By : Patricia Hawke
Philanthropists, business leaders, and educational advocates across the region have lost confidence in the St. Louis schools board’s ability to correct the ongoing problems in its district, according to a September 2, 2006, article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. - New Experience For Some San Diego Schools Students And Their Teachers By : Patricia Hawke
This July, Annie Santana, a Spanish teacher at Mission Bay High School, part of the San Diego schools, departed the city and headed for the island of Robinson Crusoe, Chile. In the seventh year of her career, Santana joined the Fulbright teacher exchange program. - Phoenix Schools’ Roosevelt District In Serious Trouble With Arizona Department Of Education By : Patricia Hawke
The Roosevelt Elementary School District, located in the Phoenix Schools area on the south side of the city, is in serious trouble. The primarily low-income district has been dealing with turmoil for years, and the possible takeover by the Arizona Department of Education only exacerbates the situation. - Recall Fever Rages In The Michigan Schools By : Patricia Hawke
According to an August 14th article in the Detroit Daily News, an unintended consequence of the Michigan schools funding crisis is a growing number of recalls within the Metro-Detroit area. The grassroots efforts attempt to oust school board officials, who make unfavorable decisions within the Detroit school districts. - Dress Code Is New Hot Button For The Houston Schools By : Patricia Hawke
School dress codes have been around for decades, but they gained more prominence in schools and are stricter in recent years in response to the permeation of gangs and violence within the schools at all levels. In addition to maintaining modesty within the schools, dress codes now ban gang paraphernalia, colors and symbols; shirts with writing; head coverings; and other such accessories that have been linked to gangs or school violence. - Foundation Supports Student Achievement In Denver Schools By : Patricia Hawke
The Denver Public School Foundation is a “portal” for community and business philanthropy for the Denver schools. Originally started in 1984, it played a passive role in the Denver schools, until it was revitalized in 2002. - Dallas Schools Tackling Tough Issue Of Ethnic Slurs By : Patricia Hawke
I am of a generation where Richard Pryor was the only person who ever used the N-word in a public venue. Today, however, rappers and hip-hop music is inundated with the word, and our youth who listen to it mimic their idols. It is considered to be hip, as in “dude” or “homeboy”, and it now has become an issue in the Dallas schools, as well as many other schools across the nation. - New Learning Standards For Chicago Schools Kindergartners By : Patricia Hawke
Chicago schools educators were surprised during their teacher training session in mid-September with new state learning standards for kindergarten students. Previously, Illinois was one of 11 states that did not have learning standards for kindergarten. The state adopted standards for grades one through 12 in 1997 and even have specific “early learning” standards for preschoolers. - Charter Schools In Boston Are Urged To Join Boston Schools System By : Patricia Hawke
In an unprecedented move in April, the Boston schools launched an initiative to convert all the charter schools within the city over to their school system as pilot schools. The move was in response to the millions of funding dollars lost each year for the children who attend the charter schools. Converting the schools to pilot schools, under the jurisdiction of the Boston schools, would reclaim future dollars, as well as expand the Boston schools’ portfolio of experimental schools. - Baltimore Schools Lose In Court — Ruling Favored Charter Schools By : Patricia Hawke
In 2005, City Neighbors and Patterson Park Public, two charter schools in Baltimore, appealed the Baltimore schools’ per student funding formula to the state board. The board ruled in their favor, and the Baltimore schools appealed the board’s decision in the Court of Special Appeals, Maryland’s second highest court. Early this month, the court ruled in favor of the charter schools, requiring Maryland school systems to spend as much money per student at charter schools as they spend at their traditional schools. - State And Feds At Odds Over New Rules For Scoring Arizona Schools By : Patricia Hawke
The U.S. Department of Education changed its rules for measuring the progress of public schools during the 2005-2006 school year. The impact was devastating to the Arizona schools, which had more than 600 schools marked as “failed”. That is nearly three times as many schools as last year. - Philadelphia Schools Gains New Institute For Teacher Diversity By : Patricia Hawke
The Philadelphia schools need to improve the effectiveness and diversity of their teacher workforce. Currently, 85 percent of their students are African American, Latino and Asian, but they have only 38 percent teachers of color. - Mayor Villaraigosa Shares Control Of The Los Angeles Schools By : Patricia Hawke
Last month, I wrote in an article about Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proposing a legislative bill to take control of the Los Angeles schools (see Los Angeles Schools Strongly Opposed to Takeover by Mayor Villaraigosa). Reform Bill 1381 passed the state legislature at the end of August, with some changes. - Houston Schools Support 2007 Goal Of Success For Mcreynolds Middle School By : Patricia Hawke
On the evening of August 31, a meeting was held for the parents, students, teachers, staff, business partners, and other community members of McReynolds Middle School, a member of the Houston schools that is located on the east side of the city. Hundreds of people filled the school’s auditorium, leaving standing room only. - High Sugar Sodas To Be Phased Out Of Dallas Schools By : Patricia Hawke
An agreement was reached this past spring with Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo and Cadbury Schweppes to eliminate all non-diet soda and other sugary drinks from most public school vending machines, unless they have a nutritious value, such as juice and low-fat milk. The voluntary agreement, that affects all of the Dallas schools, was brokered by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the William J. Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association. - Chicago Schools Opens Its First Virtual Elementary School By : Patricia Hawke
The Illinois State Board of Education has approved the state’s first virtual public elementary school, the Chicago Virtual Charter School. The Board acted against State Superintendent Randy Dunn’s recommendation to disapprove the Chicago schools application, as well as against the opposition of the powerful Chicago Teachers Union, by voting a five-to-four approval. - California Schools Educators Retirement System And Lionstone Group Create Investment Fund By : Patricia Hawke
The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CSTRS) is the second largest public pension fund in the nation, providing retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California schools educators. Over 776,000 kindergarten through community college educators are members of the CSTRS, which currently has an investment portfolio of $142 billion. - Proposed Budget For The New York City Schools By : Patricia Hawke
In June 2006, the city announced a proposed operating budget of $14 billion for the New York City schools. Parents and educators are still waiting pessimistically to see the final cut. - Nea Gives New York Schools A Failing Grade By : Patricia Hawke
Though public schools across the nation are improving their school environments for students, the New York schools are falling behind, according to the National Education Association (NEA). In a recently posted web page, the NEA cited many failings of the New York schools. Here are some of the challenges that the New York schools continue to face during the 2006-2007 school year. - Florida Schools Flying High On Last Year’s Middle Schools Success By : Patricia Hawke
The 2005-2006 school year was a tremendous success for the Florida schools, especially at the middle school level. The Florida schools’ educators across the state worked hard to improve student academic achievement levels and were rewarded for their efforts. The state of Florida awarded grades of A or B to 75 percent of its public schools. Not only did this show extraordinary progress for the Florida schools, but it also was a new record for the state. - Three Arizona Schools Candidates Hold Differing Views By : Patricia Hawke
Three candidates are running for the post of Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Arizona schools in the September 12th election. Current Superintendent Tom Horne is running as the unopposed Republican candidate, seeking his second term in office. Two Democrats are challenging Horne — Slade Mead and Jason Williams. Mead is a sports agent, a former state senator, a former Kyrene School District board member, and a former Republican. Williams is a former middle school math and science teacher, and a former executive director of a nonprofit organization that recruits teachers for low-income and rural areas. - Three Boston Schools To Extend School Day For 2006-2007 School Year By : Patricia Hawke
In the fall of 2005, the Boston schools began exploring the education reform strategy of extending the school day for its middle schools. The extended school day gives students more time for learning at a crucial time in their education. The middle school years provide the much-needed preparation for students to enter high school, college and the workforce. Last year, the Boston schools applied for and was awarded a $40,000 planning grant for three schools. - California Schools’ Audit Shows Excessive Spending And Overpayments To Chain Of Charter Schools By : Patricia Hawke
Superintendent of Instruction for the California schools, Jack O’Connell, initiated an audit more than a year ago into the fiscal concerns of the Options for Youth and Opportunities for Learning (OYO) schools. The OYO is a chain of independent study charter schools within the California schools system, which are privately run but funded by the state. - Candidate Ford Proposes New School Site For Chicago Schools By : Patricia Hawke
The old Brach’s plant is located at 401 N. Cicero, just north of Lake Street, in a community that has seen many of its Chicago schools closed and others placed on academic probation. The 30-plus-acre property has been vacant for three years. - Mayor’s “preschool Matters” On November Ballot For Denver Schools By : Patricia Hawke
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has introduced the “Preschool Matters” program that will greatly impact future Denver schools students, if passed by voters in the November election. The early childhood education program is endorsed by the mayor and other Denver officials. - Demand For Speech Therapists Versus Availability Causing Crisis For The Florida Schools By : Patricia Hawke
With the passing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools across the nation are now required to offer services that were before considered a luxury for students with disabilities. One such service is for speech and language therapy. - Three Houston Schools In Trouble … Public Upset Over Possible Closings By : Patricia Hawke
Three Houston schools have been persistently rated as unsatisfactory by state guidelines for three or more years. As with most school closing warnings across the nation, the parents, community, and elected officials with a political stake in the area are up in arms over the possibility. - Los Angeles Schools Strongly Opposed To Takeover By Mayor Villaraigosa By : Patricia Hawke
There is currently legislation AB 1381 in the state legislature that, if passed, will give the okay to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to take over a subset of the Los Angeles schools. Recently, the mayor’s school reform team announced its latest round of changes to the bill in order to sidestep some possible problems to it passing. - New York Schools Cited As Among The Best In The Nation By : Patricia Hawke
According to the National Education Association, the New York schools have made significant strides in academic achievement over the past few years. In a nationwide comparison, the New York schools have improved student achievement, as well as the schools themselves. Though issues remain that challenge the New York educators, parents and the community can be assured that the New York schools are doing everything in their power to remedy these.
Students Are Achieving - Six Teachers From Spain To Teach In The Ohio Schools By : Patricia Hawke
Susan Tave Zelman, superintendent of public instruction for the Ohio schools, welcomed six visiting teachers from Spain, who will be teaching in the Ohio schools this coming school year. - Orlando Schools Hope To Encourage Healthier Students This School Year By : Patricia Hawke
The Orlando schools will be promoting health and wellness to its students this year. As part of the Orange County Schools, the Orlando schools will implement a new wellness policy that was just approved this month. - 285 Philadelphia Schools’ Students Awarded $800,000 In Scholarships By : Patricia Hawke
The Philadelphia Education Fund has been in operation for 20 years. A nonprofit organization, the Fund partners with school districts (including the Philadelphia schools), other nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals to provide scholarships for students in the Philadelphia schools system. Its purpose is to initiate and implement innovative educational programs, of which they have several. They work to improve the quality of teachers in the Philadelphia schools, conduct educational research, and engage the community in school reform. The Fund is one of the largest of 86 education funds that are affiliated with the national Public Education Network. - Phoenix Schools Providing Healthier Food Choices For 2006-2007 School Year By : Patricia Hawke
Much attention has been paid over the last few years to the weight (or maybe I should say overweight) condition of Americans. There have and continue to be many articles in the media, televisions shows devoted to the subject, and now even a reality show. The attention has not just been on adult Americans. Much attention is being paid to our overweight children and the health risks posed for them by the time they are adults. - New Committee Appointed By State To Work With St. Louis Schools By : Patricia Hawke
In July, St. Louis schools’ Superintendent Creg Williams abruptly resigned. Since then, many members of the community, government officials, and parents have called for various types of intervention for the St. Louis schools. The law allows for such consideration at different levels of the public school system. Thus, the state has appointed a new committee to oversee, work with, gather information for, and make recommendations to the St. Louis schools and state education officials. - Voluntary Pre-kindergarten Program Benefits The Tampa Schools By : Patricia Hawke
A constitutional amendment was passed in November 2002 that established the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for all four year olds in the state of Florida. The program benefits not only the children but the Tampa schools, as well, by preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. - Proposed Policy For Texas Schools May Do More Harm Than Good By : Patricia Hawke
There is a proposal on the table by Governor Rick Perry and the Texas schools. They share a commitment to provide a high quality education for every child in the state of Texas. A commendable goal to be sure; however, their latest proposal for the Texas schools is drawing some opposition in high places. - Virginia Police Chiefs Target Virginia Schools Youth For Leadership Training By : Patricia Hawke
After the Columbine High School shootings in Colorado in 1999, the Virginia police departments across the commonwealth quickly introduced tactical training for police and school resource officers (SROs). They were taught several methods for handling Virginia schools’ students with weapons. - Philadelphia Schools Partner With The Community College Of Philadelphia To Aid High School Dropouts By : Patricia Hawke
Dropout rates across the country have been on the rise over the past decade. In school year 2004-2005, an estimated 5,550 students dropped out of the Philadelphia schools. This is the highest dropout rate in the state, about three times higher than the state average. - Dropouts On The Rise In Los Angeles Schools … Many Blame New Graduation Requirements And An Unprepared Math Teaching Structure For Math By : Patricia Hawke
In 2003, the Los Angeles schools implemented a new policy of graduation requirements. The intention was to graduate Los Angeles schools students that were better-educated and groomed for college and high-level jobs. Requirements included graduates to pass one year of algebra and one of geometry, or equivalent coursework. - Human Rights Take Front And Center For The New York City Schools By : Patricia Hawke
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child put forth that one primary purpose of schools is to develop respect for human rights and the fundamental freedoms that all children should enjoy. They noted that to truly understand and promote human rights, one has to live them out in relation to others. - Michigan Schools And Parents Of Disabled Children In Conflict By : Patricia Hawke
As in other states, Michigan schools are seeing more and more parents of disabled children pulling them out of public schools, providing alternative private education, and then suing the Michigan Schools to foot the bill. It has become a problem and growing expense for public schools across the nation, ever since the passing of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which states that public schools are required to provide special education students with a free, appropriate public education. Disputes arise when parents and school administrators are in conflict over what is appropriate. - Three Dallas Schools Make Newsweek’s Best 100 High Schools List – Tag High School Is #1! By : Patricia Hawke
In their May 8, 2006, issue, Newsweek listed their Best 100 Public Schools across the nation. They ranked the schools using a ratio of the number of Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate tests taken by all students within a school, divided by the number of graduating seniors. The 2006 list was based on the 2004-2005 school year. Their aim is to acknowledge those schools that do the best job of preparing average students for college, regardless of their economic background. - Baltimore Schools Designate Six Schools As Persistently Dangerous With A Warning To Another By : Patricia Hawke
The federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act requires that all states report any schools that are considered persistently dangerous. The state of Maryland is only one of six states that have reported having such schools. Some metro areas with similar or worse problems report no dangerous schools at all. - Tutoring Needs Are Met In The Chicago Schools By : Patricia Hawke
One of the biggest problems across our nation is large classrooms and too many students falling behind in their education. There are too few teachers for individualized instruction, and generally those parents of children who fall behind cannot afford private tutoring. They personally cannot tutor their own children, in most cases, because they either lack sufficient education themselves or are too busy — sometimes working two and three jobs to support their family. - Tax And School Finance Reform — Help Or Hindrance To The Dallas Schools? By : Patricia Hawke
Securing enough funding for the Dallas schools is a problem experienced by many school districts in the United States. Most funding has become program specific, with government controlling its use and generally benefiting only a portion of the Dallas schools students. State funding has been scarce, requiring Dallas schools to rely upon local property and school taxes to cover the general needs of the schools. Additionally, federal government oversight creates a lot more administrative requirements. This means that many of the precious dollars the Dallas schools receive through government funding must be spent on administrative costs, rather than directly to benefit the students. - Houston Schools New Budget Brings Needed Money For Teachers And Improvements By : Patricia Hawke
Houston schools teachers have not had significant pay raise in seven years. The new Houston schools budget plans for an average 8.6 percent pay raise for teachers for the 2006-07 school year, with a total of $49.2 million in funding. The state is providing $31 million for the pay raises, and the Houston schools are providing $18.2 million from their own revenues. An additional $8 million increase also is included for teacher performance pay. - Snapshot Of 2006-07 School Year For The Los Angeles Schools By : Patricia Hawke
The 2006-07 school year for the Los Angeles schools is still burdened with many of the same overcrowding problems and busing issues of the past; however, improvements are being made and the future is looking brighter. - Union Trade Apprenticeships For Philadelphia Schools Students By : Patricia Hawke
The Philadelphia schools, along with other schools across the nation, are concerned with students who do not enter college upon graduation. Many are left with low-paying, dead-end jobs with little prospects for future improvements — keeping many of those students from impoverished homes in the low-income lifestyle.
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