School Policies Show Promise, Problems in Providing Mental Health Care
Local school policies can get in the way, but there is promise in training for teachers and in schools' emphasis on social-emotional learning. Read Full Post >
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March 07, 2013
March 05, 2013
Seeing Curriculum Through a Child's Eyes
What happens when a seven-year-old girl discovers what a hands-on learning environment really looks and feels like -- only to realize that none of the schools in her community look and feel the same way? Read Full Post >
March 04, 2013
Should Parents Know Whether Teachers Are Armed?
A Utah lawmaker has proposed a bill that would allow parents to find out if their children's teachers are carrying firearms at school. Read Full Post >
March 04, 2013
The MetLife Survey Reveals Our Need for a Different Type of Professional Development
Our current professional development addresses the intellect but we do mighty little for the emotional or spiritual parts of our teachers and leaders. And these are the sources of morale. Read Full Post >
March 04, 2013
Give Every Child a Free Breakfast
This is National School Breakfast Week and a reminder that research shows the benefits of a nutritious breakfast for all students. NEA Health information Network and Share our Strength have created great guidelines and supported schools in creating universal breakfast programs. Read Full Post >
March 03, 2013
Learning to Lead: School Success and Sustainability
No school or district can arrive at success without a talented leader who is able to coalesce energy of teachers around a powerful vision, then motivate, measure and improve along the way - all while building sustainability. Read Full Post >
March 02, 2013
MetLife Survey Aftermath: Parents' Role in Educator Satisfaction?
The MetLife survey gives only one suggestion of how parents and the community can help principals and teachers. We find more. Read Full Post >
March 01, 2013
Managed Instruction vs Teacher Autonomy
Urban districts trying to ensure consistent rigor in every classroom have implemented programs of managed instruction--a common curriculum, shared lesson plans, pacing guides, periodic assessments, and associated professional development. While these programs can feel stifling, they often lead to incremental improvement. Read Full Post >
February 26, 2013
Survey: Teachers Feel Safe at School; Decline Carrying Guns
A new survey of nearly 11,000 educators finds that the majority don't want to carry weapons at school despite the December shootings in Newtown, Conn. Read Full Post >
February 26, 2013
When It Comes to Education Policy, Should We Give Class Size Another Look?
In A Year at Mission Hill, we see the value of teachers having the space and time to know their students well. Is it time we revisited the power of small class sizes when it comes to education policy? Read Full Post >
