Cheating scandal shines spotlight on Singapore study
Since its independence in 1965, education has always been a strong area of focus for Singapore. A country that lacks
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Boston Marathon bombings and the t-word
I performed an experiment using my 10th graders Tuesday – they are such great test subjects. I wrote on the
Read moreGun lobby needs to go back to school
I came across an article in Education Week about conservative leaders calling for the arming of teachers. As an educator,
Read moreStudent Shooting: ‘Could it happen at my school?’
The end of the school day comes and I see an email from my superintendent sending condolences to those affected
Read moreDo schools really need to start early? How about Parenting 101 classes instead?
An article I read about a petition by parents to get Montgomery County school to start schools at a later
Read moreChick-fil-A: Which side is the most rational?
The interwebs are abuzz with the Chick–fil–A controversy. As I was scrolling through my Facebook news feed, I came across this
Read moreTechnology: Education’s boon or bane?
A fellow teacher shared with me an article inThe Washington Post about two D.C.-area private schools, one that uses computers in the classroom and one
Read moreWho cares about grammar?
I teach English to high schoolers. In addition to being able to understand standard English, I have to learn today’s
Read moreKony 2012 teaches students to get involved
The other morning one of my students came to me with excitement and energy – a rarity for a teenager
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