For most of us who have gone through the hallowed halls of learning a.k.a. the busy and sometimes bumpy corridors of a private or public school, home schooling may be a curious and bizarre choice. The idea of not being able to have classmates and interact with them during class or recess or not being able to participate in school organizations like sports and the glee club gives the impression that you are missing out on a lot of great things and...more
There are ever so many types of homeschooling curriculums attainable to dads and moms electing to homeschool their young people. Electing a course of study is significant in the process towards Bobby and Mary's scholastic adventure at home. Depending on the general studies, the instructing idea may be dramatically different than another form of homeschool study offered. Remember this law, all curriculums are not created equal. Regardless, since...more
On July 1, 2007, Andres Alonso officially became chief executive officer of Baltimore Schools. He will oversee approximately 180 schools and 82,000 students, with the help and guidance of the Baltimore Schools master plan. The master plan is guided by the Baltimore Schools vision, which is clear, desirable, and inspiring:"Accelerating the academic achievement of all students, in partnership with the entire community, to ensure that students have the attitudes, skills, and proficiencies needed to succeed in college and in the 21st century global workforce."The district believes that achieving this vision is entirely possible by fulfilling the Baltimore Schools mission:"To accelerate student progress through effective implementation of the Baltimore Schools master plan, focusing on quality instruction, managing systems efficiently, and sustaining a culture of excellence."The Baltimore Schools master plan priorities have been established in accordance with State guidelines and provide the core of the school system's plans for improving the academic achievement of all students. Goals of this master plan as listed below:Goal 1: By 2013-2014, all Baltimore Schools students will reach...more
The 2001 No Child Left Behind Act provided many programs for students through out the country. In the Memphis Schools it made free pre-kindergarten and extra tutoring by teachers during school hours available to help achieve higher test scores and. Also, Memphis Schools' low-income students received free extra-curricular tutoring. However, an...more
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...more
Two years ago, in 2005, new Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Mark Roosevelt inherited a troubled school district. In fact, Pittsburgh Schools were placed on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's district improvement list in 2005, based on results that did not meet requirements on the Pennsylvania System of Schools Assessment (PSSA).When Superintendent Roosevelt took over the Pittsburgh Schools, he needed a plan to improve the school system in order to move Pittsburgh Schools off of the improvement list. At that time, he described and implemented an ambitious plan with objectives not only for moving every student toward proficiency, but also for increasing the number of students who are achieving at the highest levels."When setting our objectives, we wanted to be realistic yet inspirational. We recognize that we must change the hearts and minds of everyone - kids, parents, teachers, central office staff and the entire Pittsburgh Schools community - so we share in a common belief that every child can achieve excellence," said Superintendent Roosevelt.To that end, Pittsburgh Schools wrote a new mission statement, which states that "Pittsburgh Schools will be one of America's...more
In the news recently, a middle school student - a 14 year old boy, to be precise - was suspended from Arizona Schools because of a drawing he made while sitting in class. No teacher wants to find his or her student doodling, but must admit that not...more
Are you someone that wants to go to the top nursing school, become a nurse, be paid well, and have steady employment? For you to achieve this, and much more, you must research the top nursing schools and find out which one will give you the best...more
A fire can occur at any place even if there are systems in place such as smoke alarms and water sprinklers. Should this happen in the school where the person is working in, it will be a good idea to review the emergency preparation plans. The fire...more
Unlike the common perception preschool math is not all about counting and identifying the numbers. While undoubtedly these are important skills to master, there are other skills like matching, sorting and classifying objects that your kid learns...more
School quality is always a concern for relocating parents. In a world where a good education is increasingly important, many parents even base their final decision about home choice on the reported quality of the schools in various neighborhoods....more
To unify curriculum and learning benchmarks, Florida State created the Sunshine State Standards, or SSS. These regulations outline what each student should learn during their current school year before being promoted to the next grade level. By...more