It is reported that our school systems are graduating students who go to college require a high level of remediation. Over time, colleges have developed and incorporated a remediation system that allows students to be "admitted" but not really to collegiate level courses. The programs are designed to get those students college ready. It is exactly what we are charged to do. (Leadership 360 Blog at…

I am forty six years old, and a mother of three boys ages 7,10 & 12. I have extensive experience in caring for children, it is my gift. For years now I have been offering child care services for teachers in the privacy of my home. I am located in South Bellmore and will have one opening for the school year starting in September 2013. My decision to only care for teachers children is so that our school calendar complies with my family needs. It has been working out now for many years. I…

  Did you know that studies have shown dirt to be good for your brain?  Apparently, there are types of bacteria that are naturally found in soil which activate the neurons that produce serotonin – a key chemical in many bodily functions, as well as a natural anti-depressant.  In other words, dirt can actually help make you feel happy. (And I’m not just talking about the mud wraps at the day…

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The Trouble With Online College

Stanford University ratcheted up interest in online education when a pair of celebrity professors attracted more than 150,000 students from around the world to a…

Inspiring Others

Can anyone be a great teacher?

By Annette Breaux on February 15th, 2013…

Getting Preschool Education Right

NY Times Editorial

Even before the cost estimates and program details have been made public, President Obama’s proposal for …

The four biggest myths of the anti-testing backlash

By Kathleen Porter-Magee and Jennifer Borgioli / February 14, 2013

Across the United States and beyond, the anti-testing movement seems to be reaching its crescendo. Yet the case against testing is remarkably weak, resting on a foundation of four fundamental misunderstandings of the role that assessments play in our schools.…

Obama for Governor!

By Chester E. Finn, Jr. / February 14, 2013

Maybe Barack Obama should follow the Pope’s example and resign—but then he should run for governor, presumably in Illinois (where he would definitely be an improvement on the last dozen or so).

Most of Obama's…

How to Fuel Students’ Learning Through Their Interests