by Jana Hoff | Aug 22, 2013 | Parent Issues, Teacher Issues
The Seattle Aquarium is a place for kids and adults alike. There is nothing more exciting than feeling like you can just reach right out and touch a fish. If you visit the underwater dome, you will feel like you are immersed in a sea of color and motion. You may see...
by Jana Hoff | Aug 14, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
What is the cornerstone of achievement in school? Some say it starts with a healthy breakfast. Some say it comes down to doing your homework. Some say it is all about attendance. Elementary school students in Oakland, California believe it is all of these things....
by Jana Hoff | Aug 7, 2013 | Teacher Issues
Although we are still about a month away, it’s time to start putting all your ducks in a row. For teachers, this process can take a while. Start the school year off right. Here are some reminders to get you started, if you happen to be an educator. Start by doing a...
by Supporting Education | Jun 28, 2013 | News, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Would you like to come to work and be greeted with the phrase “Welcome back to another day in paradise?” If you are one of the lucky students of Jeff Charbonneau, you would be. Charbonneau, winner of the National Teacher of the Year award, is one charismatic guy. He...
by Supporting Education | Jun 26, 2013 | News, Teacher Issues
Regardless of how you feel about teacher assessments, changes are coming. The tide has turned, and now nearly all teachers will be evaluated based on test scores. Some people are in favor of that and some against. It may be easy to assess a classroom teacher’s test...
