http://www.examiner.com/new_york?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:29:52 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-2157-Charter-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d23-5-Clues-that-your-child-might-drop-out-of-school?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools More than 1 million children in the United States dropped out of 9th grade. * High School students don’t usually drop out for one single reason, making it difficult to pinpoint one specific indicator as to which students are at risk of... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:04:03 GMT Karin Piper - Charter Schools Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2157-Charter-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d23-5-Clues-that-your-child-might-drop-out-of-school?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-17734-Jacksonville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Teaching-patriotism-beyond-Veterans-Day--Recite-The-Pledge-of-Allegiance-and-the-national-anthem?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Note: This is the second installment of a five part series that will run through the end of November on ways that schools can teach patriotism beyond Veterans Day. Go here to read the first installment. “Patriotism is not a short... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:44:18 GMT Steve DiMattia - Jacksonville Public Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17734-Jacksonville-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Teaching-patriotism-beyond-Veterans-Day--Recite-The-Pledge-of-Allegiance-and-the-national-anthem?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-27446-Houston-Early-Childhood-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Tis-the-seasonfor-what?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools 'Tis the season for spreading germs.  Holiday get-togethers and parties become a bevy of germs as young children do what they love to do- touch, taste and explore.  The next thing you know, coughs and fevers are erupting amidst... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:22:00 GMT Laurie Kolp - Houston Early Childhood Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27446-Houston-Early-Childhood-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Tis-the-seasonfor-what?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-28258-Houston-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Slideshare?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools The LitePro flicks on to a barely audible collective groan... Despite frequent criticisms of stultifying Powerpoint presentations that are so often overused and abused by public and private administrators, they're no more likely to vanish... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00:29 GMT Donald Johnson - Houston Public Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28258-Houston-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Slideshare?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-21484-Chicago-Educational-Resources-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Christmas-math-fun-Lumps-the-elf-coal-game?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Drill, drill, drill. Not so much fun ever but especially not at Christmas. Thankfully, Santa's elves have made a game, Lumps, that makes it fun to get coal (black dice) in your stocking. The game is made by Continuum Games and is recommended... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:25:36 GMT Pat Forestall - Chicago Educational Resources Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21484-Chicago-Educational-Resources-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Christmas-math-fun-Lumps-the-elf-coal-game?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-18086-LA-Science-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Obama-continues-his-attack-on-teachers?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Ironically, President Obama today made a presentation touting his commitment to science education by featuring his “Race to the Top” program. “Race to the Top” funds demand that standardized tests be used to evaluate... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:52:54 GMT Gary Hurd - LA Science Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18086-LA-Science-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Obama-continues-his-attack-on-teachers?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-30253-Quotations-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Thanksgiving-quotes-about-gratitude?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Gratitude is something that is easy to feel and think about around Thanksgiving—after all, that is what the holiday is all about. It’s a little difficult other times of the year, after the holidays have faded away and we have acclimated... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:37:19 GMT Kenya McCullum - Quotations Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30253-Quotations-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Thanksgiving-quotes-about-gratitude?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-22987-Littleton-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Turkey-Day-activities-for-your-little-pilgrims?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Turkey Day is just around the corner. Are you hosting a Thanksgiving dinner? If not, will you be traveling this Thanksgiving? Whether your staying at home or traveling this Holiday, you may want to have some easy to use, fun activities to keep your... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:08:43 GMT Lynda Ackert - Littleton Homeschooling Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22987-Littleton-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Turkey-Day-activities-for-your-little-pilgrims?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-12920-LA-Law-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d23-An-art-law-primer?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools An excellent program for law students to take a look at art law, this will be a gathering at Marine, a private art salon in Santa Monica. There will be discussion with contemporary artists and attorneys in the arts and entertainment industries. With... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:04:12 GMT Seth Chavez - LA Law Schools Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12920-LA-Law-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d23-An-art-law-primer?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-6215-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Prelude-to-College-Who-is-the-Best-Prepared-to-Compete?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools On a Saturday morning a Chinese student prepares to attend classes in mathematics and English. He is seven years old! Do the Chinese take education beyond the parameters of reason, or are they destined to set the standard for academic excellence throughout... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:49:48 GMT Danny Vaughn - College Bound Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6215-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Prelude-to-College-Who-is-the-Best-Prepared-to-Compete?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-25815-Roanoke-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d23-New-study-finds-homeschoolers-achievement-eclipses-that-of-public-school-peers?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Results from a new research study, commissioned by the Home School Legal Defense Association and conducted by Dr. Brian Ray of the National Home Education Research Institute, found that homeschoolers, on average, scored 37 percentage points above... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:44:57 GMT Rebecca Capuano - Roanoke Homeschooling Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25815-Roanoke-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d23-New-study-finds-homeschoolers-achievement-eclipses-that-of-public-school-peers?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-22250-Autism--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Autism-and-education-Stoplight-tools-teach-children-how-to-write-paragraphs?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Expressive language is difficult for children with autism, and results in frustration and academic challenges. Fortunately, there are visual organizing tools that can help.  The Traffic Signal or Stoplight system is one such tool that teaches... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:34:26 GMT L. Mae Wilkinson - Autism & Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22250-Autism--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Autism-and-education-Stoplight-tools-teach-children-how-to-write-paragraphs?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-29152-Roanoke-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Gluten-free-diet-for-children-with-Autism?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools It can be a major undertaking to change your child's diet.  However, if your child has Autism and digestive difficulties, switching to a gluten-free diet may make a remarkable difference. Gluten is a protein found in grains, such... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:33:52 GMT Blair Burke - Roanoke Special Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29152-Roanoke-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Gluten-free-diet-for-children-with-Autism?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-25370-Raleigh-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d23-When-all-of-your-kids-are-not-homeschooled--A-home-divided?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools It is a pretty well-known fact that we all homeschool for different reasons.  While some of the basics are the same, each family really has its own needs and that is why no two home schools are exactly alike.  But let's take that a step... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:11:59 GMT Stacey Cotrufo - Raleigh Homeschooling Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25370-Raleigh-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d23-When-all-of-your-kids-are-not-homeschooled--A-home-divided?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-18521-SF-Medical-School-Life-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Ascites?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Below are some notes on ascites. Ascites flashcards http://www.flashcardmachine.com/480319/4qu4 ASCITES VIDEO (NOT PERFECT, BUT OK) IF YOU FOUND THIS HELPFUL, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! (ABOVE) ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:06:57 GMT Akpene Gbegnon - SF Medical School Life Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18521-SF-Medical-School-Life-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Ascites?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-12200-Dallas-Educational-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d23-State-Board-of-Education-revises-minimum-and-distinguished-achievement-graduation-requirements?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced the State Board of Education's revisions to the graduation requirements for the Distinguished Achievement (DAP) and Minimum graduation plans for students in the state of Texas. This move was made... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:54:43 GMT Elaine Plybon - Dallas Educational Technology Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12200-Dallas-Educational-Technology-Examiner~y2009m11d23-State-Board-of-Education-revises-minimum-and-distinguished-achievement-graduation-requirements?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-10323-Richmond-Distance-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Study-Island-K12-Virginia-Standards-Mastery-and-SOL-Test-Preparation?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools K-12 educators and administrators can now take the free online video tour of Study Island and learn more about Virginia Standards Mastery and Standards of Learning Test Preparation. Study Island uses online/distance technology to help students prepare... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:37:27 GMT Cindy Wolfe - Richmond Distance Learning Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10323-Richmond-Distance-Learning-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Study-Island-K12-Virginia-Standards-Mastery-and-SOL-Test-Preparation?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-25747-Boston-Public-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Google-me-Ill-text-ya-back?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:32:28 GMT Alysson Parker - Boston Public Schools Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25747-Boston-Public-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Google-me-Ill-text-ya-back?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-673-Education-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Obama-anounces-National-Lab-Day?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools I don't know how you were taught science, but through 8th grade I distinctly remember doing copy work from a text book (an old Catholic School method), or listening to a teacher basically read from a book who fortunately put emphasis on the questions... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:28:39 GMT Andrea Hermitt - Education Headlines Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-673-Education-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Obama-anounces-National-Lab-Day?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-26079-SF-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-What-are-dyslexia-and-learning-disabilities?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools Dyslexia and learning disabilities both refer to a disorder characterized by difficulty with learning certain skills such as reading or writing in individuals with normal intelligence. It is a matter of which profession is using the term. In education... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:19:59 GMT Etta Brown - SF Special Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26079-SF-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-What-are-dyslexia-and-learning-disabilities?cid=channel-rss-Education_and_Schools