http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:47:48 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-4959-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Comptroller-finds-New-York-department-of-education-committing-fraud-on-student-state-exams?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Unfortunately if being found guilty of fraudulently inflating the Regents High school exit exams is not bad enough, the state comptroller also found all corrective action was totally ignored. At taxpayer expense, outside hired consultants audited... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:01:47 GMT Robin Hansen - Special Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4959-Special-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Comptroller-finds-New-York-department-of-education-committing-fraud-on-student-state-exams?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-30253-Quotations-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Praising-God-20-quotes-for-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Thanksgiving is a time when we consciously sit back and reflect upon the good things in our lives and remember why we should be grateful for what we have. But if you’re religious, you are probably taking stock in your life and praising God on... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:25:14 GMT Kenya McCullum - Quotations Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30253-Quotations-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Praising-God-20-quotes-for-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-16041-School-Conflict-Resolution-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Mini-Lesson-Plan--Ned-and-Nan-kick-CANTs-away?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools After reading the role-play called “Ned and Nan kick CAN’Ts away,” students will take part in a variety of follow-up activities to enhance the learning experience. Step 1: Read the role-play called “Ned and Nan kick CAN’Ts... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:06:21 GMT Debbie Dunn - School Conflict Resolution Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16041-School-Conflict-Resolution-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Mini-Lesson-Plan--Ned-and-Nan-kick-CANTs-away?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-26131-Space-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d22-President-John-Fitzgerald-Kennedy-and-the-race-to-the-moon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools In memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, this is a tribute to his determination to put America first in the race for space exploration. America changed forever on November 22, 1963, when President John Fitzgerald Kennedy died in Dallas, Texas, the victim... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:48:39 GMT Barbara Malone - Space Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26131-Space-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d22-President-John-Fitzgerald-Kennedy-and-the-race-to-the-moon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Kids-can-text-Santa-and-track-his-moves-on-Christmas-Eve?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools A new program allows children to text Santa Claus, and to track his moves on Christmas Eve. AT&T customers who text SANTA to 1224 between now and December 24 will receive an invitation from jolly old St. Nick himself to text back their wish-lists... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:29:38 GMT Donna Gundle-Krieg - Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1393-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Kids-can-text-Santa-and-track-his-moves-on-Christmas-Eve?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-10909-This-Day-in-History-Examiner~y2009m11d22-On-This-Day-Bolero-was-first-performed?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools November 22, 1928: Boléro by Maurice Ravel is first performed. Dancer Ida Rubinstein asked Ravel to orchestrate some music for her using Iberia by Isaac Albéniz. There were some copyright issues so Ravel quit working on Iberia and began... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:17:42 GMT Patricia Hysell - This Day in History Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10909-This-Day-in-History-Examiner~y2009m11d22-On-This-Day-Bolero-was-first-performed?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-15855-Early-Childhood-Educational-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Where-to-find-Inspiration-Spell-Outloud?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Last week we got ideas for family fun on a budget from the author of Frugal Family Fun. Today we will be hearing from Maureen, a former elementary school teacher and homeschooling mother of five. Her blog, Spell Outloud, is full of exciting learning... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:37:10 GMT Starr Weems de Graffenried - Early Childhood Educational Activities Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15855-Early-Childhood-Educational-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Where-to-find-Inspiration-Spell-Outloud?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-10046-Unschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d22-New-chapter-books-feature-homeschoolers?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools National Unschooling at Examiner is privileged to be a stop on the virtual book tour of a new series of chapter books debuting with, Wright on Time: Arizona by Lisa M. Cottrell-Bentley (Do Life Right, 2009). The series features the adventures of a homeschooling--make... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:10:07 GMT Sara McGrath - Unschooling Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10046-Unschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d22-New-chapter-books-feature-homeschoolers?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-2016-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Thanksgiving-Pumpkin-History-and-Pumpkin-Bars?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Family Thanksgiving Pumpkin History and Pumpkin Bars On many tables this Thanksgiving will be pumpkin pie; a favorite Thanksgiving dessert. The only pies the pilgrims ate were meat pies.   The New England settlers said that corn, beans, and... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:49:49 GMT Rhonda Cratty - Parenting & Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2016-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Thanksgiving-Pumpkin-History-and-Pumpkin-Bars?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-661-Education-Reform-Examiner~y2009m11d21-The-education-of-Sarah-Palin?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Sarah Palin is on the news again, because of her new book. The question about her education has been raised in the past, in connection to the question of her qualifications. In the book, she addresses some of the questions. For example, she explains... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:24:59 GMT Sasha Sidorkin - Education Reform Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-661-Education-Reform-Examiner~y2009m11d21-The-education-of-Sarah-Palin?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-2157-Charter-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Steve-Barr-steps-down-from-Green-Dot-Schools?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Steve Barr, founder of Green Dot Charter Schools, is stepping down from being chairman of the board. Barr is said to be withdrawing from the position to work on “national education issues,” says a spokesperson. Barr is also famed... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:43:55 GMT Karin Piper - Charter Schools Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2157-Charter-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Steve-Barr-steps-down-from-Green-Dot-Schools?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-10971-Education-Collaboration-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Matt-Giordano-discusses-therapeutic-drumming-circles?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools In case you missed it, the following is a radio interview with Matt Giordano of Drum Echoes, Inc. Matt does inspirational drumming events throughout the nation, in Canada and will soon be providing therapeutic workshops and drumming circles in Europe... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:58:34 GMT Kathleen Tehrani - Education Collaboration Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10971-Education-Collaboration-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Matt-Giordano-discusses-therapeutic-drumming-circles?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-22250-Autism--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Autism-education-must-extend-to-the-entire-family?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools "You cannot educate a child with autism in a vacuum," states Alison Dorsky, a clinical social worker and Autism Family Coordinator for the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA).  "The entire family needs to be involved." According... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:55:27 GMT L. Mae Wilkinson - Autism & Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22250-Autism--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Autism-education-must-extend-to-the-entire-family?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-10447-Education--Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d21-AP-Education-Grant?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools According to the Minnesota Department of Education, "Minnesota has received a three-year $4.5 million grant from the United States Department of Education to increase Advance Placement (AP) participation for low income students. The Minnesota... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:30:01 GMT Natalie Champa - Education & Public Policy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10447-Education--Public-Policy-Examiner~y2009m11d21-AP-Education-Grant?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-11234-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d21-WalMart-case-with-teacherpractitioner-Heather-Ellis-causes-more-concerns-for-Louisiana?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Twenty-four year old Heather Ellis, infamous due to her actions at a Missouri Wal-Mart three years ago, has taken a leave of absence from her one year teacher-practitioner’s position at Central High School in Baton Rouge. She was teaching biology.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:54:37 GMT Peter McBride - Public Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11234-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d21-WalMart-case-with-teacherpractitioner-Heather-Ellis-causes-more-concerns-for-Louisiana?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-9776-College-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-college-students-checklist-for-a-successful-Thanksgiving-Break?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools As we draw closer to the Thanksgiving Break, it's important that students remember the things they need to finalize prior to heading home.  In the past, many colleges were only giving a few days off, but with school starting earlier in the... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:27:45 GMT Andrew Lambert - College Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9776-College-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-college-students-checklist-for-a-successful-Thanksgiving-Break?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-17320-Sex-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Sex-Etc-magazine-for-teens-under-fire-in-Iowa-Ames-Library-Board-stands-up-for-sex-education?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools This morning the Public Library Board of Trustees in Ames, Iowa voted 6-1 to continue openly displaying and offering free copies of the teen magazine Sex, Etc., according to The Ames Tribune. The free national magazine – tagline: "Sex Education... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:46:34 GMT Sarah Estrella - Sex Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17320-Sex-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Sex-Etc-magazine-for-teens-under-fire-in-Iowa-Ames-Library-Board-stands-up-for-sex-education?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-766-College-Admissions-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Be-your-Best-Self-expert-advice-on-acing-the-college-interview?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Susan Goodkin has helped hundreds of students prepare for college. The Executive Director of California Learning Strategies Center recently spoke about one of the most nerve-racking elements of the college admissions process, the interview. "While... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:59 GMT Lauren Starkey - College Admissions Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-766-College-Admissions-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Be-your-Best-Self-expert-advice-on-acing-the-college-interview?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-5445-Politics-in-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Foods-you-dont-expect-actually-make-you-fat?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools I'm an obsessive calorie counter, and a bit of a health freak. When I come across news that my so-called "healthy" eating habits are really not healthy at all, I get mildly upset. This week I came across two separate health related stories... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:28:26 GMT Ana Kasparian - Politics in Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5445-Politics-in-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Foods-you-dont-expect-actually-make-you-fat?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-24132-Roadschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Roadschooling-tools-Kindle?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools One of the most important skills for children is that of reading. For roadschooling parents, however, that presents a problem. Where can we find all those books? Where can we store all those books? Fortunately, Amazon now has the perfect solution -... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:37:51 GMT Nancy Sathre-Vogel - Roadschooling Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24132-Roadschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Roadschooling-tools-Kindle?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools