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posted by: Ruthie
| January 08, 2013, 10:09 am
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Teachers, don't forget to get involved during National School Choice Week! Check the calendar of events to see what is going on in your area. If your school would like to participate, its' quick and easy to sign up!
A message from Andrew Campanella, President of National School Choice Week:
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posted by: Ruthie
| January 07, 2013, 02:04 pm
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For years, researchers have understood that the classroom environment can have an effect on student learning. Whether that means having a comfortable chair, a great desk, or a place to get some exercise, teachers and students both need functional spaces to teach and learn. According to a recent study, school design can impact student learning by as much as 25% in early grades.
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posted by: Melissa
| January 04, 2013, 03:34 pm
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Previously, I addressed a myth about the English Language Arts Common Core Standards that had been circulating on the internet and in the news. Today, I want to focus not on myths, but on facts. If you know nothing else about the Common Core English Language Arts standards, you need to know these five things. Take a look:
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posted by: Ruthie
| January 04, 2013, 09:10 am
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The 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal and Education Spending
Following an eventful holiday season, yesterday President Obama signed legislation designed to avoid the "fiscal cliff" and prevent automatic spending cuts across all government agencies. The measure was passed just in time to delay the cuts until March. Federal education programs will be spared from deep cuts, but only temporarily.
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posted by: Alix
| January 03, 2013, 04:52 pm
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Happy New Year! Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online biweekly publication, Reform Matters. This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community.
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