News & Opinion
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No Child Left Behind: Are We Losing Sight of What Really Matters?
After almost ten years, the proof is in the pudding. The No Child Left Behind act signed into law by Mr. Bush in 2002 is a dismal failure. Schools are closing, good teachers have lost their jobs, and the children, the reason for all this, have been left...By October 24, 2011
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Ready or Not, Cyber Education is Here
The term home schooling is now part of public vernacular, but what about home education? Home education is not the same as home schooling; home education happens online. Some believe home education is answer to public school issues such as bullying...By August 29, 2011
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The Latest Attack on Education: Kids Pay to Ride the School Bus?
The recent news about the downgrade of America’s credit rating is bad enough as no one really knows what the long-term effects will be on families' finances. However, many parents and caregivers across America are waking up to even worse news:...By August 15, 2011
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Name Game: The Anglicizing of Asian Students
The acculturation of Asian students has taken a step into the dark ages. Why are students, especially those from China, being told to Anglicize their names? How do the benefits outweigh the issues of culture shock, loss of identity and disconnection...By August 13, 2011
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The Folly of Friending Students Online
The popularity of social media sites among today's youth means that they have become the default communication tools for a new generation of children looking to communicate with the world around them. But is it appropriate for teachers to friend their...By August 5, 2011