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My Articles on Education Topics

A Teacher’s Tips for Talking to Your Child’s Teacher

A Teacher's Tips for Parents Dealing with Teenagers

What is giftedness?

Student Loan Reform Law: How It Affects College Students

Identifying Gifted Students: What Parents Should Know

President Obama's Proposed Changes to No Child Left Behind: What the Changes Mean for Your Child

How to Be a Creative Secondary Teacher

How to Be a Successful Advanced Placement Student

What Do You Think About Education Issues?

No Child Left Behind is Being Left Behind . . . Somewhat

March 22, 2010

Tags: education, NCLB, proposed changes to NCLB, national standards, career and technical programs, standardized testing

There’s been a great deal of criticism of the No Child Left Behind law, which was the cornerstone of former President Bush’s education policy. Now, President Obama has put forth several changes to this beleaguered and somewhat ill-conceived legislation. Not only am I glad to see it overhauled, I applaud several specific proposed changes. (more…)

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Preparing Students for the Workforce

January 11, 2010

Tags: education, high school, academic standards, career and technical programs

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…)

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