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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| August 13, 2012, 12:30 pm
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One of the most debated aspects of school reform has been whether or not to change the traditional school calendar. Currently, most of the country's traditional district schools operate on the five-day school week with summers off, a system largely based on a century-old farm calendar that has little significance for the majority of American students. As reformers seek to find a schedule that works for all students, many are pointing to the longer schools days and yearlong school terms of successful charter schools as the new model for student success.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| August 10, 2012, 02:44 pm
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Experts agree that teacher retention is one of the biggest challenges facing urban school districts. Everyone knows that an aging teacher workforce will lead to projected shortages in the years to come, but, worse still, some studies estimate that as many as 50% of newer teachers are leaving the classroom after just five years. In light of the crisis, a new study by The New Teacher Project (TNTP) aims to identify the reasons teachers leave and promotes long-term strategies for empowering a successful teacher workforce.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| August 09, 2012, 03:10 pm
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Welcome to August, Teachers! With the first day of school right around the corner, you are likely making preparations for the lesson plan that will kick-off your entire school year. The first day of school is more about planning than it is about teaching, and it’s particularly important to spend some time introducing your subject and getting to know your students. Depending on your subject and age group, consider using some of these activities to help start your year off right.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| August 09, 2012, 03:03 pm
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One of the most pressing issues facing the public charter school movement is the push for equitable funding. Because they are public schools, charter schools are funded with tax dollars and are designed to provide options for students and for teachers. Although many of these schools have proved to be successful, charter schools have typically been forced to operate with fewer public dollars when compared to their traditional district school counterparts.
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posted by: Cindy Omlin
| August 07, 2012, 07:19 pm
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Dress codes for educators–or lack thereof–vary by district and even school environment. Whether you come to class in jeans or a tie, many teachers this fall might need to reevaluate their wardrobe choices in the new school year. Due to complaints about teachers dressing inappropriately in states across the country, many school districts are pushing for stricter dress codes.
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