academic and careers Camley's Cartoon on Saturday, August 10: Transport system washed out By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0100 Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210 Full Article
academic and careers Camley's Cartoon: Trump brings Hong Kong into trade war By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0100 Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210. Full Article
academic and careers Struan Stevenson: Assassination won’t end the evil that lurks in Iran’s regime By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000 When the ruthless crime boss and Mafia Godfather Sam Giancana was gunned down in Illinois in 1975, he was quickly replaced by yet another murderous protégé from the Chicago Crime Syndicate, Tony Accardo. Full Article
academic and careers Camley’s Cartoon round-up: Royal crisis, CalMac latest, Brian Cox and more By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:49:07 +0000 Monday 13 January: Royals’ family meeting Full Article
academic and careers Camley’s Cartoon: Bernie Sanders, Luss for life, falling education standards and more By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:12:51 +0000 This week, our resident cartoonist turned his pen on the Coronavirus outbreak, Bernie Sanders rising popularity in the United States and the battle for an SNP seat at Holyrood. Full Article
academic and careers Camley’s Cartoon: Coronavirus, Cummings and Priti Patel By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:27:15 +0000 This week, our resident cartoonist turned his pen on the Coronavirus outbreak, bullying claims surrounding the home secretary and Scotland making in to the world list of top beaches. Full Article
academic and careers Camley’s Cartoon on Saturday, April 18 By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 05:00:00 +0100 Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210 Full Article
academic and careers Different Paths to the Same Goal: College and Career Readiness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Two recent studies of Teach to One: Math highlight the tension in math between grade-level-based accountability systems and approaches to instruction that enable more personalized paths to college and career readiness. Full Article College+and+career
academic and careers Revisiting College and Career Readiness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 An EL Education school in Rochester, NY, shows that giving young children real problems to solve can instill the qualities students will need as adults. Full Article College+and+career
academic and careers College and Career Readiness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Only 3 percent of adults think students are "very prepared" for college when they graduate from high school, according to a Gallup survey released last week. Full Article College+and+career
academic and careers College and Career Readiness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 In a new exploration of dual enrollment, the Education Commission of the States calls on states to rethink their restrictive policies. Full Article College+and+career
academic and careers Yes, Colleges Can Rescind Admission Offers. Here's What Educators Need to Know By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 In a recent high-profile case, Harvard College rescinded its offer to a school-shooting survivor after racist comments he’d written online surfaced. But how common is it for colleges to take back offers? And do students have any recourse? Full Article College+and+career
academic and careers College and Career Readiness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Students from low-income families face a bumpier road than their wealthier peers, according to the National Center for Education Statistics' annual Condition of Education data compendium. Full Article College+and+career
academic and careers Straight Up Conversation: Panorama CEO on Measuring College, Career, and Life Readiness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Rick talks with the CEO of Panorama Education, an ed-tech company whose college- and career-readiness tools are currently used each year in 11,500 schools. Full Article College+and+career
academic and careers Culturally Supportive Program for Black Boys Boosts On-Time Graduation Rates By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The California district rolled out a culturally-specific program to support black male students, and the program has led to positive outcomes for students who had an opportunity to participate. Full Article Graduation+rates
academic and careers Support for Black Boys Boosts Graduation Rates By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A new evaluation of an Oakland, Calif., school district program designed to wrap black male students in a culturally rich and supportive environment is paying off. Full Article Graduation+rates
academic and careers High School Completions on Par for Black, White Students By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 For the first time in 40 years, the percentage of black 18- to 24-year-olds with a high school credential was nearly the same as that of their white peers, data from the National Center for Education Statistics show, but racial gaps remain for earning an on-time diploma. Full Article Graduation+rates
academic and careers Revisiting Using Edtech for Bullying and Suicide Prevention By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Every year about this time, I write a series of articles about suicide and bullying prevention, and this year will be no different. I can always count on advocates and education companies from all over the world to send me information about what's new in the field. Out of all the companies and produ Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Bullying By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Some common ways schools work to prevent and respond to bullying are ineffective and, in some cases, counterproductive, concludes a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers One-Fifth of Children Experience Cyberbullying, According to Their Parents By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Almost 20 percent of children, including some as young as 6-10, report being cyberbullied via social media sites and apps, according to a new study. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Video of Boys Mocking Native American Vet, Unchecked by Adults, Sparks Uproar By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A group of young people were filmed taunting a Native American man and military veteran who was participating in the Indigenous Peoples March. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Transgender Students, Athletics, Bullying: What the Equality Act Would Mean for Schools By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Supporters of the bill say it would extend critical civil rights protections to more students. But opponents say it ignores parents' rights in schools and could lead to confusing situations for some children. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers A Trump State of the Union Guest: 6th Grader Joshua Trump, Bullied for His Name By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 President Donald Trump has invited a 6th-grade student from Wilmington, Del., to sit in first lady Melania Trump's box during Tuesday's annual address to Congress. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Bullying and Criminal Acts at School Found to Continue Downward Trend By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Amid public concerns about school safety fueled by high-profile school shootings, new federal data show reports of student fights, bullying, and other forms of victimization have continued a decades-long decline. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Response: Ways Schools Can Respond to Bullying By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Martha Caldwell, Oman Frame, Terry Roller, Dr. Kris Felicello, John Seborowski, Jessica Hannigan, John Hannigan and Kelly Wickham Hurst share their suggestions for combating bullying. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Bullying By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Virtual bullying can do real damage to students' educational and social progress, according to a new meta-analysis of research in the journal Review of Educational Research. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Racial Bullying Rose in Communities That Favored Trump in 2016 By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A Virginia study documents an increase in race-related bullying in middle schools in communities that voted for President Donald Trump, and a drop in those that favored Hilary Clinton. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers It's Not Just That Racial Bullying Jumped in Schools After the 2016 Election. It's Where It Did By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The highly polarizing 2016 Presidential campaign blitzed the swing state of Virginia. And in the year that followed, a new study in the journal Educational Researcher suggests school bullying problems likewise split along political lines. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Fewer Fights and Increased Security: What New Data Say About School Safety By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Amid public concerns about school safety fueled by high-profile school shootings, new federal data show reports of student fights, bullying, and other forms of victimization have continued a decades-long trend of decline. At the same time, schools have ramped up security measures, like the use of ca Full Article Bullying
academic and careers On the Bully Pulpit to Stop Bullying By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 First lady Melania Trump unveiled her new "Be Best" initiative last week aimed at promoting emotional well-being, combating cyberbullying, and fighting the opioid crisis. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers How Should Schools Address Bullying? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The new question of the week is: How can teachers and administrators best address bullying in school? Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Response: Going After 'The Roots' of Bullying By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Today's commentaries on bullying in schools come from Ann Mausbach, Kim Morrison, Signe Whitson, Sandy Harris, Julie Combs, and Stacey Edmonson, Dr. Elizabeth Englander, Tamara Fyke, Stuart Ablon and Alisha Pollastri. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers In Battle Against Bullies, Some Schools Target Parents By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Looking for new ways to combat kids who bully, some communities are threatening to fine parents with no evidence that the approach is effective. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Cyberbullying Is on the Rise Among Teenagers, National Survey Finds By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A growing number of students—especially girls—are experiencing bullying online, according to the latest federal data on bullying and crime in schools. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Should Schools Still Play Dodgeball? By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Lively debate persists around this playground game, which opponents say is ripe territory for bullies and which supporters argue builds skills like teamwork and resilience. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Students Who Feel They Belong Are Less Likely to Bully, Study Finds By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A study of 900 middle schoolers finds that students who report having a sense of belonging both at home and school are less likely to engage in bullying. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers Feds Warn Schools About Bullying Over Coronavirus By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Coronavirus-related harassment and other mistreatment of students based on racial or ethnic stereotypes is "never justified," Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kenneth L. Marcus told schools in a letter. Full Article Bullying
academic and careers GOP Lawmaker Revives Push to Create New Tax Break for Home Schooling By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Rep. Luke Messer, R-Ind., has introduced legislation to allow money in 529 savings plans to be used for home-schooling expenses, a proposal that was stripped out of a late version of the recent tax-code overhaul. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers Military Bases Provide Support for Home Schoolers By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Military bases are providing more support and resources for the growing number of military families who are choosing to home school their children. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers How Coronavirus Is Jeopardizing Teacher Pay Raises By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The momentum to raise teacher salaries in several states has ground to a halt amid fears of coronavirus’ massive economic blow. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers E-Learning Overload: 8 Tips Educators Can Give Frustrated, Anxious Parents By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Many parents are having to take on a variety of new roles, from playing IT help desk to becoming makeshift teaching assistants to supervising recess. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers How Homeschooling Is Sometimes Used to Conceal Child Abuse By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Most states take a very hands-off approach to regulating home schooling, and some advocates worry that makes it attractive to neglectful and abusive parents. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers How Much Home Teaching Is Too Much? Schools Differ in Demands on Parents By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 While schools are closed to coronavirus, districts are putting together a patchwork of lessons for students to do at home. But districts’ expectations for what students can accomplish at home vary widely, according to parents. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers VIDEO: An 'Unschooling' Family Trusts Children to Guide Their Own Learning By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Rather than adhering to a specific curriculum, families who "unschool" believe learning happens naturally and should be driven by a student's interests. Education Week spent a "school" day with the Matica family to see this decades-old approach to home schooling in action. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers Homeschooling: Requirements, Research, and Who Does It By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 There are nearly 2 million homeschooled students in the United States, making homeschooling a small, but integral part of the K-12 education ecosystem. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers Homeschooling By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers Homeschooling: Can It Hide Abuse? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A severe case of child abuse and torture is bringing renewed attention to the mostly hands-off approach states take with home schooling. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers The Coronavirus Just Might End School Privatization Nonsense By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The pandemic has boosted appreciation for public schools; the next step is greater funding, argues education historian and activist Diane Ravitch. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers Most Teachers Don't Want to Extend the Next School Year, Survey Shows By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 How should schools address learning loss from coronavirus-related closures? A new survey from the Collaborative for Student Success asked teachers, administrators, and policymakers. Full Article Homeschooling
academic and careers With camps shut, families face summer in the great indoors By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Homeschooling