Math and chem in a Virginia culinary arts class
The Washington Post points out how difficult it might be to get a job in the restaurant industry without a minimal understanding of algebra.
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Are the PARCC online tests better than paper?
I created a short video to help students and teachers prepare for the online versions of tests from PARCC, which will be given next spring in IL and Md.
Towson student charged in plot to kill parents & students
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection with an alleged plot to set off bombs at his Md. school and kill teachers & students.
On preparing schools for online testing from PARCC
Schools should already be preparing for online testing this spring. Whatever your politics behind these tests may be, here's a checklist to help with preparation.
Dunlap CUSD 323 hopes to leave troubles behind
A bit of drama at last month's school board meeting gave a very public view of underlying troubles as a district deals with deficits.
Sun publishes irresponsible op-ed on bottom-up reform
An op-ed in the <em>Baltimore Sun</em> calls on Marylanders to enact bottom-up education reform, since top-down reform hasn't worked.
District forgets to cancel phone contract & wastes money
Forgetting to cancel an old contract for phone service cost one IL district some money after they switched to a new provider.
Election returns for education
Today is Election Day, and several states have votes that will directly or indirectly address education policy in the US.
Teachers favor Common Core, oppose high stakes
A Gallup poll shows that teachers generally favor the standards that are part of the Common Core but don't like standardized tests.
First lady seeks videos showing path to college
Michelle Obama is calling on the higher ed community and high schools across the country to help students navigate the path to college success.