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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...
Speaking up about a sensitive subject
I enjoy reading Jessica Shyu's blog " On the Reservation " online in Teacher Magazine. She is in her second year of teaching in the Teach for America program. She teaches special education to elementary and middle school students on a reservation in New Read More...
Nominations Are Open for Top Middle Schools
You can recommend your middle school for a place on the top list of middle schools that is being compiled for The Washington Post Magazine by contacting Jay Mathews at washingtonpost.com and letting him know why you think your school is one of the best. 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...