Education
January 2011 Archives
Three Big Ideas for Addressing Preschool Language and Literacy Learning
January 11, 2011 | by Education World
The challenges of preschool are growing. To help us meet those challenges, especially in the world of language and literacy learning, we can turn to such trusted voices as Dr. Catherine Snow of Harvard University continue reading »
Surround Yourself with Positive Energy
January 10, 2011 | by Dr. Ellen McMahon
Those around you have a big impact on how you are feeling and your ability to attract other people. Positive people help you build your own self confidence and help you see the possibilities around you. Negative people chip away at your confidence and add very little to moving forward. continue reading »
My Child is in Middle School- When Should I Consider College?
January 10, 2011 | by Department of Education
Many students attend a four-year college after high school graduation. They earn a degree once they have completed a program of study. A four-year college usually offers a bachelor’s degree in the arts (e.g., English, history, drama) or sciences (e.g., biology, computer science, engineering). Some four-year colleges offer advanced degrees such as a master’s or other graduate degree. continue reading »
Bullying Prevention and Response
January 7, 2011 | by Find Youth Info
For children and youth to thrive in their schools and communities, they need to feel safe and be safe — socially, emotionally, and physically. They need to feel as if they belong, and they need to feel valued. Youth, parents, schools, communities, continue reading »
U of I Awarded National Science Foundation Grant to Mentor Latino Students
January 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Latino faculty at the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) are taking the lead to mentor the next generation of Latino scientists through a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant recently awarded to Gustavo Caetano-Anollés, Sandra Rodriguez Zas, Maria Villamil, and Jesse Thompson. continue reading »
Internships for Latinos in Chicago’s Health Fields
January 5, 2011 | by Chicago Sun Times
In Chicago, Latino teens are being given an early opportunity and experience in medical fields at hospitals like the Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago. continue reading »
New Mexico Hispanic Students lag White Students in Reading and Math Consistently for Six Years
January 5, 2011 | by Las Cruces Sun-News
A report released by the New Mexico Public Ed Dept that analyzed data to evaluate what was working and what was not in the education of Hispanic students. According to the report, the academic reading proficiency for Hispanic students stood at 47.9 percent, compared to 69.1 percent for white students. continue reading »
Young English Language Learners
January 4, 2011 | by NCLR
There is a large and growing segment of English language learners, or ELLs, enrolled in American public schools, the majority (80%) of whom are native Spanish speakers. continue reading »
Tamale Day at the McMahon’s
January 2, 2011 | by Dr. Ellen McMahon
My youngest brother married one of the brightest and most talented women I know. She has even spoken in my classes as someone who started and sold a business and the students loved her as well. continue reading »
