http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:57:06 -0700 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:31:41 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Knox-County-Schools-take-precautions-to-prevent-spread-of-H1N1-flu?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner  Knox County Schools is taking precautions to diminish effects of influenza (flu) cases this year by providing flu vaccines for school children and faculty.  The school system is also educating the public on ways to avoid acquiring and spre... Knox County Schools Public Health Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:31:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Knox-County-Schools-take-precautions-to-prevent-spread-of-H1N1-flu?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Knox-County-School-System-adopts-Language-to-improve-student-literacy?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner Language! Comprehension circle, Sopris WestKnox County Schools (KCS) has integrated a comprehensive literacy program called Language! into its middle and high schools to face a growing need for improved reading and writing skills that, in turn, shou... NCLB American Diploma Project Student Achievement Adolescent Literacy Knox County Schools Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:27:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Knox-County-School-System-adopts-Language-to-improve-student-literacy?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Knox-County-Schools-adopts-61-Traits-of-Writing-to-enhance-student-achievement?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner Knox County Schools adopts 6+1 Traits of Writing program system-wide  As part of its Proposed Five Year Strategic Plan, the Knox County School system is working to promote and achieve a 100% graduation rate for all of its students.  As par... Standardized Testing NCLB Student Achievement Adolescent Literacy Knox County Schools Writing Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:19:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Knox-County-Schools-adopts-61-Traits-of-Writing-to-enhance-student-achievement?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Tennessee-200809-school-report-card-How-does-the-Knox-County-School-System-measure-up?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner Annually, the Tennessee Department of Education publishes the school report cards for the state, system, and local school levels to show the progress on meeting No Child Left Behind (NCLB) standards.  The updated School Report Card was published... NCLB American Diploma Project Student Achievement Knox County Schools Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:30:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Tennessee-200809-school-report-card-How-does-the-Knox-County-School-System-measure-up?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Knoxville-Public-Education-101-What-happens-when-schools-do-not-meet-federal-NCLB-benchmarks?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner The goal of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is for all students to achieve academic proficiency in the subjects of math, reading, and language arts by 2014.NCLB measures student performance in meeting Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) benchmarks in m... NCLB Student Achievement Knoxville Public Ed 101 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:46:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Knoxville-Public-Education-101-What-happens-when-schools-do-not-meet-federal-NCLB-benchmarks?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Knoxville-Public-Education-101-How-do-teachers-become-highly-qualified?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner According to the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), as of the 2005-2006 school year, all teachers of core academic subjects must be highly qualified.  The Tennessee State Department of Education has clarified the NCLB guidelines fo... Career Opportunities Teachers NCLB Highly Qualified Teachers Knoxville Public Ed 101 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:09:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Knoxville-Public-Education-101-How-do-teachers-become-highly-qualified?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Knoxville-Public-Education-101-How-can-I-apply-to-teach-in-Knox-County-Schools?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner As a system employing over 6,000 teachers, the Knox County School system (KCS) has a streamlined, user-friendly application process. To apply for a certified teaching position with KCS, visit the KCS Human Resources webpage.  Here you can view c... Career Opportunities Teachers Technology Knoxville Public Ed 101 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:24:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Knoxville-Public-Education-101-How-can-I-apply-to-teach-in-Knox-County-Schools?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Adolescent-literacy-shocking-US-statistics-reflect-need-for-education-reform?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner Adolescent Literacy Reform in America has been undergoing great change with local, state, and national support, especially since the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) produced widely publicized reports of low reading achievement among students ... NCLB American Diploma Project Student Achievement Adolescent Literacy Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:40:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Adolescent-literacy-shocking-US-statistics-reflect-need-for-education-reform?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d20-5-Common-Questions-for-Teacher-Interviews?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner    At this time of year, newly graduated and experienced teachers are searching for careers in the field of education.  Preparing for the interview process can seem a difficult task, but it is important to practice general responses... Career Opportunities Teachers Wed, 20 May 2009 15:36:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d20-5-Common-Questions-for-Teacher-Interviews?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Sexting-can-lead-to-criminal-charges-for-teens?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner Sexting, the transmission of sexually explicit images via text message, has become a global issue.  Some national governments are pressing charges because many of these images violate child pornography laws.  There have been no cases of sex... Social Networking Sites Technology Cell Phones Sat, 09 May 2009 18:52:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Sexting-can-lead-to-criminal-charges-for-teens?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Does-Facebook-cause-students-to-get-low-grades?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner www.facebook.com  Data from a recent study conducted by a student at Ohio State University reflected a correlation between the use of the social networking site, Facebook, and lower grades.  The research was not conclusive and only provide... Student Achievement Social Networking Sites Sat, 09 May 2009 15:15:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Does-Facebook-cause-students-to-get-low-grades?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d2-Tennessee-to-replace-Gateway-with-End-of-Course-examinations?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner The American Diploma Projectand The TN Diploma Project According to a report by Achieve, Inc., Tennessee is one of 35 states in the U.S. to have joined the American Diploma Project, an education initiative to improve national high school graduation ... Standardized Testing American Diploma Project Sat, 02 May 2009 10:07:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m5d2-Tennessee-to-replace-Gateway-with-End-of-Course-examinations?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Tennessee-high-school-students-prepare-for-TCAP-Gateway-and-End-of-Course-exams?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner      Across the state of Tennessee, high school students are preparing to take Gateway and End of Course exams, state mandated tests prepared by the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) in response to the f... Standardized Testing NCLB Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:50:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Tennessee-high-school-students-prepare-for-TCAP-Gateway-and-End-of-Course-exams?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Fewer-Job-Openings-and-Increased-Applicant-Pool-in-the-Field-of-Education?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner The month of May marks the end of the school year for most U.S. public schools. The weather is warming up, and students are finishing their end of course exams while looking forward to the upcoming summer break. Many first-year and non-tenu... Career Opportunities Teachers Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:29:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9486-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Fewer-Job-Openings-and-Increased-Applicant-Pool-in-the-Field-of-Education?cid=exrss-Knoxville-Public-Education-Examiner