Education
January 2011 Archives
Reflections on the State of the Union: Rebuilding America, One Student At A Time
January 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Like millions of Americans, I watched President Obama’s State of the Union Address Tuesday. I watched it particularly with hopes that his words and vision would speak directly to me and to the ninth graders I teach every day at Manual Arts High School in South Central Los Angeles. continue reading »
Hispanic Students in Florida Score Higher on Science Tests
January 27, 2011 | by Florida's Hispanic students outshine nation in science
In Florida, most students received below average scores on the national science test, yet the Hispanic students scored higher than the national average. continue reading »
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the Release of the NAEP Science Report Card
January 26, 2011 | by HS News Staff
"The results released today show that our nation's students aren't learning at a rate that will maintain America's role as an international leader in the sciences. When only 1 or 2 percent of children score at the advanced levels on NAEP, the next generation will not be ready to be world-class inventors, doctors, and engineers. continue reading »
“Interesting Things” for ESL Students - Quizzes, Word games, Word Puzzles and More
January 25, 2011 | by Many Things
Interesting Things for ESL Students. There are quizzes, word games, word puzzles, proverbs, slang expressions, vocabulary study, pronunciation practice, listening practice and many other things. continue reading »
US Dept of Ed - New Resource for Online Education Communities
January 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Children's literature, rocketry, engineering, artists, government, boomtowns, consumers, and conservation are the focus of new resources at FREE, the website that makes it easier to find teaching and learning resources from the federal government: continue reading »
When is work play?
January 21, 2011 | by Dr. Ellen McMahon
When my oldest daughter, now a teacher in Nevada, was young she rode horses. We lived far from the barn and so she didn’t get to go to the barn everyday but only a few times each week. So when she did get to the barn she gave it her all. continue reading »
Cash for Grades?
January 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Privately funded programs try paying students to boost achievement. continue reading »
Return on Educational Investment -A District-by-District Evaluation of U.S. Educational Productivity
January 20, 2011 | by Center for American Progress
This report is the culmination of a yearlong effort to study the efficiency of the nation’s public education system and includes the first-ever attempt to evaluate the productivity of almost every major school district in the country. continue reading »
Study: After Two yrs College-45% No Significant Gain in Knowledge, after 4 Years Not a Lot Better
January 19, 2011 | by usa today
45% of the nations college attendees show no gains in knowledge during their first two years in college, while after four years 36% showed little change in knowledge. This is being attributed to the fact that Instructors tend to be more focused on their research than teaching the new students. continue reading »
More Financial Aid Will Yield More College Graduates
January 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Last year, student loans were the target. Now, US Department of Education Deputy Secretary Tony Miller wants to overhaul financial aid in its entirety. The goal: To not only make college and university studies accessible to students, but to encourage students to obtain degrees. continue reading »
“Does Your School Need a Fresh Start?”—A New Publication for Parents in English an
January 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Department of Education has unveiled a new publication that helps explain its program for turning low-performing schools into examples of educational excellence. continue reading »
Good Grades in High School Lead to Better Health, Study Finds
January 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The “A” grades that high schoolers earn aren’t just good for making the honor roll — they also make them healthier as adults, too. Studies have long shown that education is linked to better health, but new research by Pamela Herd, continue reading »
FBI- A Parents Guide to Internet Safety, What To Do..
January 13, 2011 | by HS News Staff
While on-line computer exploration opens a world of possibilities for children, expanding their horizons and exposing them to different cultures and ways of life, they can be exposed to dangers as they hit the road exploring the information highway. continue reading »
How to Invest in Your Children’s Education
January 12, 2011 | by HS News Staff
When you look at the costs of attending college the numbers can look quite horrid. According to The College Board, four years at a state university cost an average of $23,000, while four years at a private university costs an average of almost $90,000. If your child wishes to attend an elite university, costs can be even higher. continue reading »
Violence and Language
January 11, 2011 | by Dr. Ellen McMahon
It is hard to not to be thinking about the violence that recently took place in Arizona. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of those who were present at the shooting, but I am also thinking of us, the American public, as a whole. continue reading »
