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posted by: Alix
| October 08, 2012, 01:52 pm
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For years students used the popular health class slogan, "Hugs not drugs" with their friends and peers. However, recent bans on friendly hugs in New Jersey and North Carolina public schools are challenging this old adage and raising questions over appropriate displays of affection in schools.
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posted by: Alix
| October 05, 2012, 09:18 am
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As the presidential election heats up, both President Obama and Governor Romney have taken strong positions on education reform and the role of the federal government. These opinions were clearly outlined in last night's presidential election, as both candidates conveyed their plans to reform America's struggling education system.
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posted by: Melissa
| October 03, 2012, 10:17 am
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We're just a month away from the 2012 presidential election! This is an essential period for teachers wishing to teach more about civics and the American political process. Fortunately there are a ton of resources out there. Here are ten of our favorites:
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posted by: Alix
| October 02, 2012, 04:35 pm
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Governor Romney Discusses Common Core at Education Nation
During last week's Education Nation summit, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told NBC's Brian Williams that he doesn't think the federal government should provide support-financial or otherwise-for common core standards, which have been adopted by forty-six states and the District of Columbia.
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posted by: Alix
| October 02, 2012, 03:53 pm
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Keeping students in school has been a problem in school districts nationwide. In urban areas, studies have shown that just 50% of students graduate with a high school diploma. Across the country, efforts to curb school absenteeism and truancy vary from extravagant to practical, with a plethora of measures in between.
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