http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:55:06 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-30253-Quotations-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Thanksgiving-quotes-about-gratitude?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-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=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-6215-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Prelude-to-College-Who-is-the-Best-Prepared-to-Compete?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-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=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-2157-Charter-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Charter-school-using-Bible-controversy-continues?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools The controversy over Idaho's Nampa Classical Academy’s alleged use of religious texts has turned into a tug-a-war between the Idaho Attorney General's office and the Arizona based religious liberty group, The Alliance Defense Fund. Nampa... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:38:03 GMT Karin Piper - Charter Schools Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2157-Charter-Schools-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Charter-school-using-Bible-controversy-continues?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-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=edition-by-channel-rss-National-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=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-673-Education-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Obama-anounces-National-Lab-Day?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-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=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-10909-This-Day-in-History-Examiner~y2009m11d23-On-This-Day-John-Miltons-bid-for-freedom-of-speech-and-the-press?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools November 23, 1644: John Milton publishes a pamphlet called Areopagitica. Milton (1608-1674) was a poet, author, polemicist, and civil servant for the Commonwealth of England. He is best remembered for his epic poem, Paradise Lost, and this work. Polemics... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:37:01 GMT Patricia Hysell - This Day in History Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10909-This-Day-in-History-Examiner~y2009m11d23-On-This-Day-John-Miltons-bid-for-freedom-of-speech-and-the-press?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-15855-Early-Childhood-Educational-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Alphabet-activities-The-letter-L?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Last week we looked at some letter K activities. This week we will discover some creative ways to explore the letter L. Choose the activities that best fit your child's age and interests and be sure to check the photo album at the bottom of the... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:02:26 GMT Starr Weems de Graffenried - Early Childhood Educational Activities Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15855-Early-Childhood-Educational-Activities-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Alphabet-activities-The-letter-L?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-16041-School-Conflict-Resolution-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Are-you-bullying-yourself-Skits-18-for-your-class-to-act-out?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools Are you bullying yourself? Skits 1-8 for your class to act out. Did you know you can be a bully to yourself? This is illustrated in the role-play called “Squirrel rejects his bushy tail.” Read the role-play at this link – “Be... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:47:44 GMT Debbie Dunn - School Conflict Resolution Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16041-School-Conflict-Resolution-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Are-you-bullying-yourself-Skits-18-for-your-class-to-act-out?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Education_and_Schools 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-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-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-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-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