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posted by: Melissa
| April 10, 2013, 04:56 PM
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A version of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) has been in the works for two years now. These standards attempt to merge science teaching across the country, much like the Common Core State Standards do in English language arts and mathematics. The new science standards were also developed similarly, with several states forming a partnership and authorizing a committee to create them.
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posted by: Ruthie
| April 11, 2013, 09:44 AM
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President Obama Releases 2014 Fiscal Year Budget
Yesterday, President Obama released the 2014 Fiscal Year Budget. These guidelines contain several implications for education, as outlined below.
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posted by: Ruthie
| April 09, 2013, 11:09 AM
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After the horrifying massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary, legislators in several states introduced bills that would allow teachers and school administrators to carry guns. However, proposed legislation is proving more controversial than anticipated, as several bills have been met with opposition from governors, educators, and legislative leaders.
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posted by: Melissa
| April 08, 2013, 04:14 PM
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There’s been a shift in the way that teachers gain professional development. It used to be that districts were largely responsible for mandating PD through sit-and-get inservices, but in the 21st century with the blossoming of technology and growth of online opportunities, teachers are taking more and more responsibility for their own growth. PD is no longer something that consists of an inservice day every few months. Instead it is a continually developing process.
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posted by: Ruthie
| April 05, 2013, 10:25 AM
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With budget cuts affecting many schools, art programs are usually the first to go. Unfortunately, the increased demands for standardized testing and student achievement cause art, and especially drama, to take a back seat to core subjects like English and math. However, Pamela DiPasquale, Director of Education at award-winning Cleveland Play House, has launched a Classroom Matinee Touring Program, which accommodates the realities of time constraints, budget, policy, and testing by bringing plays to the classroom.
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