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Oops, TAKS might not be making the grade

Texas has had its share of headaches when it comes to testing. Does anyone else remember the TECAT? That was a test that every Texas teacher had to take to keep on trucking. It was an absurd, expensive ordeal where teachers were treated like cattle because Read More...

How Special Is It?

A group of parents are not happy about the decision to discontinue separate classes for their children. On washingtonpost.com A plan to phase out Montgomery County's secondary learning centers, programs in eight middle and high schools that teach special Read More...

Anger Management Anyone?

Schools in the Palatine-based Elementary District 15 want to help parents with anger management. In an article on chicagotribune.com we find schools wanting to help parents deal with tempers at home so that their children can learn how to approach their Read More...

Watch Out! Middle School Student On Board!

The ongoing dilemma about where to house and how to motivate middle school students is back in the news on newyorktimes.com . As any parent with a child this age will tell you, middle school students are an unusual lot. They come in a variety of sizes Read More...