New Monitoring and Appraisal Systems for Higher Scholastic Achievement in Houston Schools
Two new achievement systems have been developed and implemented for the Houston Schools a school board monitoring system and a new appraisal system for the superintendent. The district is committed...
Failure to educate our countrys most disadvantaged students is the most glaring and abiding social and moral problem of the United States. For nearly 20 years, our nation has worked to improve our schools and student achievement levels. The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act was to be the answer to...
Whether you as a teacher realize it or not, you are the best model of behavior in your classroom. A large part of your proactive behavior plans should include your own behavior you demonstrate to the students every day.
You must set expectations for your students, demonstrate the...
Human mind is numberless wonder of whole universe. This is the most fertile field of world. More you sow much you reap out of it.
The usage of this part of human body needs accurate and precise approach. The tool to sharpen the upper part of human body is only through education. The...
Michigan Schools presented its new high school graduation requirements the Michigan Merit Curriculum in December 2005. The Michigan schools are determined to better prepare students for work and college success, by assuring that all students have the knowledge and skills needed to...
Who was born on January 15, 1929? A man who believed in equality and peace…Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some ways to honor this man. NOTE: If you live in a country other than America, adapt these activities for a significant person in your country’s history.
1. Draw a...
Computers have become an important part of our everyday lives and will be even more in the future. Knowledge about computers might become as important to elementary school children as reading and writing.
There has been a lot of debate whether computers should be used with younger...
Heroes inspire. Everyone wants to be associated with ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary feats. Recently, educators have recognized the importance of using heroes to teach children and adolescents various subject matters ranging from values to science.
Tony R. Sanchez, Assistant...
Learning Math With Manipulatives – Base Ten Blocks (Part III)
In the first two parts, representing, adding, and subtracting numbers using base ten blocks were explained. The use of base ten blocks gives students an effective tool that they can touch and manipulate to solve math...
Learning Math With Manipulatives – Base Ten Blocks (Part II)
In part one of this article, you read about representing and adding numbers using base ten blocks. Once these two skills are mastered, it is time to move onto many a child’s nightmare: subtraction. Subtraction, as...
Learning Math With Manipulatives – Base Ten Blocks (Part I)
Base ten blocks are an excellent tool for teaching children the concept of addition because they allow children to touch and manipulate something real while learning important skills that translate well into paper and...
Learning French is not easy, so dont believe when someone tells you its as simple as learning one, two, and three. However, there are several methods that can help you understand and learn French in the most effective way.
One of the most wonderful contributions of the Internet is online...