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New Standardized Assessments in New York Raise Testing Questions
posted by: Cindy Omlin | October 16, 2012, 03:51 pm   

In New York, the eminent commencement of new “field tests” garnered the attention of several parents and caused the subsequent boycotting of their children’s participation in statewide testing. The story has yielded national headlines and has once again raised questions over the frequency of standardized testing in schools.
 
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities for October
posted by: Cindy Omlin | October 15, 2012, 06:20 pm   

In our effort to help you grow as an educator, we've found some online professional development opportunities that you may want to check out. Some have fees associated but others don't.
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Stranger Than Fiction: “Boredom” or Stress?
posted by: Cindy Omlin | October 11, 2012, 04:45 pm   

Complaints from students of "boredom" are not new to teachers. However, according to Education Week's article, "Studies Link Students' Boredom to Stress," recent research proves "boredom" is actually a form of stress.
 
Opinion: Teacher Supports Charter Schools in Washington State
posted by: Cindy Omlin | October 11, 2012, 03:27 pm   

In a Bellingham Herald op-ed, special education teacher Jenni Veitch-Olson explains her support for Initiative 1240, which would allow the establishment public charter schools in Washington state.
 
Moratorium on Public Charter Schools in New Hampshire
posted by: Cindy Omlin | October 09, 2012, 10:44 pm   


As the number of public charter schools continues to increase, New Hampshire's decision to place a moratorium on new charter schools has warranted intense push-back, from both parents and elected officials. While the situation is magnified in New Hampshire, the tensions reflect a nationwide trend of concern over charter schools' long term growth under funding and regulatory hurdles.

 
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