http://www.examiner.com/philadelphia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:54:35 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-29370-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Suggestions-for-college-students-Give-gifts-that-cost-nothing-and-mean-everything-Part-I?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools "What should I buy for Grandma and  Grandpa this Christmas? " Your sons and daughters are home for Thanksgiving and already thinking of what to do about Christmas. You might want to make some suggestions that won't cause... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:23:16 GMT Mary Bevevino, PhD - Philadelphia Parenting & Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29370-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Suggestions-for-college-students-Give-gifts-that-cost-nothing-and-mean-everything-Part-I?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-2107-Philadelphia-History-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Oprahs-S-shaped-pop-wins-Person-of-the-Year-award?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools Well she may have decided to hang up the TV show, but Oprah has done it again! Since I'm the sole employee of Exile Chronicles, I should add that I was unanimous in my decision!  I don't even mind that Oprah has never chosen... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:34:26 GMT Darren Hunter - Philadelphia History Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2107-Philadelphia-History-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Oprahs-S-shaped-pop-wins-Person-of-the-Year-award?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-11139-Philadelphia-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d12-What-do-you-do-when-your-plan-isnt-working?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools So, how are things working for you?  You bought a great curriculum that seemed custom-fit for your child.   You put together great lesson plans.  You have your space organized and have a great homeschooling... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:40:19 GMT Denise Henry - Philadelphia Homeschooling Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11139-Philadelphia-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d12-What-do-you-do-when-your-plan-isnt-working?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-18688-Philadelphia-Academic-Success-Examiner~y2009m10d24-School-District-of-Philadelphia-Forced-to-Make-Bricks-with-Straw?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools It’s hard to imagine that in the twenty-first century education is still playing second fiddle in the states budget. The School District of Philadelphia is told to operate with less and to produce students who can excel on the states PSSA test.... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:35:07 GMT Dr. Stephen Jones - Philadelphia Academic Success Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18688-Philadelphia-Academic-Success-Examiner~y2009m10d24-School-District-of-Philadelphia-Forced-to-Make-Bricks-with-Straw?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-27142-Philadelphia-Science-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Joseph-Leidy-one-of-Philadelphias-most-famous-scientists?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools Take a quick test – name the man responsible for founding our first public library, first zoo and first firehouse. Of course, Ben Franklin should be the answer resounding in our minds. Try another – how did our fine state get its name?... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:26:13 GMT Elisa Rocchino - Philadelphia Science Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27142-Philadelphia-Science-Education-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Joseph-Leidy-one-of-Philadelphias-most-famous-scientists?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-10056-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d22-New-Jersey-Charter-School-Directory?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools   Charter schools are tuition-free public schools. These schools serve the communities they are located within by providing alternatives to the traditional public school. Each school differs based on their guiding theme or mission. Admission to... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:29:42 GMT Dalissa McEwen Reeder - Philadelphia Parenting & Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10056-Philadelphia-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m9d22-New-Jersey-Charter-School-Directory?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-17094-Philadelphia-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d2-The-case-against-Adequate-Yearly-ProgressAYP?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools   The case against Adequate Yearly Progress: AYP     To hear the recent reports from our governor and officials at the Pennsylvania Department of Education, you would think students in our state are really making the grade. Yet, you... Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:56:14 GMT Maryann Cummings - Philadelphia Public Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17094-Philadelphia-Public-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d2-The-case-against-Adequate-Yearly-ProgressAYP?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-3990-Philadelphia-Word-Geek-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Text-messaging-is-the-new-drunk-driving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools Intoxication: You’re drunk. Indoctrination: Don’t drink and drive. Intextication: You’re texting while driving, and apparently this is more distracting than driving while drunk. Intextication is a new morphed word that’s being... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:22:06 GMT Tom Melchiorre - Philadelphia Word Geek Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3990-Philadelphia-Word-Geek-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Text-messaging-is-the-new-drunk-driving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-11754-University-of-Pennsylvania-Examiner~y2009m6d9-My-dog-didnt-eat-my-homework-The-new-generation-of-student-excuses?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools Forget about the bygone days where dogs ate our homework, food poisoned us, or any other dire circumstances we can think of Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:27:38 GMT Ryo Ishida - University of Pennsylvania Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11754-University-of-Pennsylvania-Examiner~y2009m6d9-My-dog-didnt-eat-my-homework-The-new-generation-of-student-excuses?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-2815-Philadelphia-Colleges-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Haverford-athlete-Jessie-Belden-medals-at-Penn-Relays-and-qualifies-for-NCAA-championships?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools Haverford College senior Jessie Belden placed fourth with a score of 4,676 points in the heptathlon at the 2009 Penn Relays on Wednesday. The score not only sets Haverford and Centennial Conference records, but automatically qualifies her for the NCAA... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:03:54 GMT Amanda Rogers - Philadelphia Colleges Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2815-Philadelphia-Colleges-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Haverford-athlete-Jessie-Belden-medals-at-Penn-Relays-and-qualifies-for-NCAA-championships?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-1813-Philadelphia-Education-Examiner~y2008m12d16-Obama-taps-former-Vallas-protégé-as-head-of-Americas-schools?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools But what does this mean for us? A few things possibly. First off Arne Duncan is private school educated, he went to Harvard with Obama and he has run the Chicago schools, an urban district even bigger than Philly’s, since 2001 with some positive... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:05:19 GMT Patrick Cobbs - Philadelphia Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1813-Philadelphia-Education-Examiner~y2008m12d16-Obama-taps-former-Vallas-protégé-as-head-of-Americas-schools?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Education_and_Schools