Denise Fawcett Facey
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What Do You Think About Education Issues?What Teachers WantMarch 15, 2010
According to an article published by the Washington Post earlier this month, a survey of 40,000 teachers reveals that several factors are significantly more important to teachers than money. Leading the list of incentives for teachers was supportive leadership. Many also spoke up for (more…)
Preparing Students for the WorkforceJanuary 11, 2010
When it comes to broadening students' perspectives, deepening their understanding of divergent concepts and providing opportunities to meet and know people of diverse backgrounds, college offers wonderful opportunities. Yet, that being said, college is not for everyone. And therein lies the problem; many high schools don’t prepare students for anything else. (more…)
KINDERGARTEN PRESSURESAugust 31, 2009
It’s not easy being a five-year-old nowadays. Blocks, paints and songs have given way to such serious scholastic endeavors as math, reading and the ubiquitous test taking. And the children had better meet the standard lest they be labeled “not proficient” and then forced to repeat kindergarten. Somehow, kindergarten was a lot more fun in the “olden days.” (more…)
PERSONALITY: THE ADMISSION TICKET FOR COLLEGEAugust 24, 2009
Once upon a time SAT scores and grade point averages were the sole determinants of college admission. That notion may become as antiquated as a fairytale now that some colleges have added students’ personalities as an additional determining factor for admission. (more…)
SOCIAL PROMOTION VERSUS GRADE RETENTIONAugust 17, 2009
When New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently announced his plan to make passing fourth and sixth grades more difficult for students (and to retain those who fail standardized tests), it once again raised the issue of social promotion versus grade retention for struggling students. (more…)
KEEPING DROUPOUTS INJune 15, 2009
Do you remember fourth grade as a special time? According to a June 2, 2009 article in the online edition of Education Week, students who drop out of high school routinely mention fourth grade as the last time they felt successful. (more…)
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