by Supporting Education | Jun 13, 2013 | Teacher Issues
There has been a lot of talk around the water cooler about what makes a “good” or “bad” teacher. Many people have been on the attack, calling for the ousting of all the so-called bad teachers. It has become a witch-hunt in search of the worst teachers. What’s with...
by Supporting Education | Jun 11, 2013 | News, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
When you think about the issues that are important to you, where do race and social justice rank? Students at the Center School, in Seattle, believe they are of the utmost importance. That is why they are protesting the transfer of Jon Greenberg, the teacher who...
by Supporting Education | Jun 5, 2013 | News, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
In the corporate world, salaries are often linked to job performance. How should teachers be evaluated? Should teacher salaries be linked to test scores? There are several factors to consider in the debate over merit pay. On the surface, it sounds like a great...
by Supporting Education | Jan 7, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Imagine earning your education in a box. I’m talking four walls, maybe one window, a door, and a white board. Doesn’t it sound drudging? In a place so mundane, and simple, how can students be inspired or stimulated to think creatively? Though much of education...
by Supporting Education | Dec 31, 2012 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
So you opened up a shiny, new iPad on Christmas morning. You lucky dog you. But at this point you may be staring at your new iPad with curiosity, wondering what treasure this miracle of technology beholds. If you are a teacher, holding a new iPad in your hands may be...
