by Sarah Green | Jan 29, 2014 | News, Teacher Issues
Thought the holidays were over? Think again—it’s almost Valentine’s Day! For the enthusiastic teacher, each holiday is a great opportunity to decorate the classroom in a new and interesting way. Check out these ideas for getting your classroom in the spirit—for next...
by Sarah Green | Jan 24, 2014 | News, Teacher Issues
An alarming report reveals that more and more children are going to school hungry, which is impeding their health, development, and ability to learn. In a society where educators’ responsibilities tend to extend much farther than the confines of the classroom, one has...
by Sarah Green | Jan 22, 2014 | Parent Issues, Profiles, Teacher Issues
Kati Haycock is the Director and Founder of Education Trust, an organization fighting for academic success among the nation’s underprivileged and minority children. She’s been a leader in education for many years, founding The Achievement Council and serving as...
by Sarah Green | Jan 20, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
What’s the best way to close the race and gender gap in technology? Get them while they’re young. Teaching computer science to high school students, and even younger, is the best way to get girls and minorities to want a career in technology. High-school is currently...
by Sarah Green | Jan 17, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Teacher Issues
In early January, 2014, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor told the Brookings Institution that Republicans will continue to defend the “education revolution” that is taking power from traditional public schools and giving it to the parents. Currently many states are...
