by Jana Hoff | Jul 24, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues
Most parents send their children to school to get a good education and gain social skills. Most of the time, that’s pretty much what happens. However, there is a whole other system for students who “fall through the cracks.” One option for parents at their wits end...
by Jana Hoff | Jul 22, 2013 | News, Parent Issues
If you are planning a family, where you decide to live matters. It can be daunting to try to put all the puzzle pieces neatly together. You will need to think about proximity to good schools, parks, community centers, grocery shopping, daycare centers and other...
by Jana Hoff | Jul 19, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Everyone remembers their best or favorite teacher. Maybe they were the one who convinced you to follow your heart and become a writer. Maybe they were the one who opened your eyes to things happening on the other side of the globe. Maybe you were just feeling sad...
by Jana Hoff | Jul 17, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Focus sounds like such a positive word. It sounds like the stuff of astronauts and long-distance runners. Yet, the state now uses this term to describe a failing school. It is a school which will go under intense scrutiny and focus until it miraculously changes. ...
by Jana Hoff | Jul 15, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
While the battle over how to “fix” schools continues to rage, there are some places in the world where the fight is over whether you can even go to school at all. Should we switch to charter schools? How should we compensate teachers? How important is standardized...
