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Articles related to "Alternative Schools"
Choosing a School for Your Child Public, Private, Alternative and Homeschooling choices all have their own unique benefits and challenges, but one will fit your child better than the rest. public schools • private schools • alternative schools • homeschooling • choosing a school for your child
No School On Fridays Schools in remote or rural areas have decided to cut petroleum costs by switching to a four day school week. No school on Friday! affect of fuel prices on schools • costly school bus routes • diesel fuel for buses • save gas • 4 day week
Education: No Child Left Behind? Elizabeth Blake gives an honest and courageous assessment of her years teaching science to at-risk students. no child left behind the true story of a teacher's • elizabeth blake no child left behind • administrators hurt public education • elizabeth blake author and teacher • elizabeth blake teacher of at-risk students
Tales of Teenage Pregnancy Teenage pregnancy is currently a popular topic in the media. These three young adult novels approach the sensitive subject in unique and engaging ways. a girl with a baby • hanging onto max • dancing naked • teenage pregnancy • novels about pregnant teenagers
Vouchers and Anti-Catholic Bias Vouchers for education are clearly Constitutional and the Supreme Court will likely decide so shortly. In the 19th century prohibition of funds to "sectarian" primary and secondary schools was the result of anti-Catholic bias.
The Bottle in the Closet He was an Eagle Scout, military veteran, respected educator, and beloved friend. He self-medicated his Seasonal Affective Disorder with alcohol. He died. He was my dad. alcoholism • mental illness • family • seasonal affective disorder • depression
Canadian Mini-Schools Graduating high school remains an important achievement and one necessary for future success. Mini-schools can help older students who have dropped out to graduate. mini-schools • get school resistant teenager to graduate • high school dropouts • alternatives to high school • teenagers and graduation
Eighth Grade Pitfalls Some eighth grade students become lazy during their last year of middle school. However, low GPA's can keep them out of fall sports or advanced classes in high school. athletic ineligibility • middle school academic problems • middle school sexual activity • middle school alcohol and drug abuse • poor middle school grades
Is A Code Of Conduct The Answer To School Discipline? Is A Code Of Conduct The Answer To School Discipline school • discipline
Nine Weeks To Higher Test Scores Students are immersed in technology to the detriment of their involvement with critical thinking and concentration. The Nine Week Method changes all that. education cycles • whole language learning • language arts • critical thinking skills • the atlantic
Student Truancy Whether you call it truancy, playing hooky, unexcused absences or skipping school, students are not showing up for school in massive numbers. school truancy laws statistics • definition of truancy • truancy prevention • skipping school • no child left behind
Teachers Aide Continuing Education Guidelines are provided regarding continuing education requirements for becoming a teacher's aide, along with duties and types of assignments. teachers aide • continuing education • instructional assistant • guidelines for teachers aides • certification requirements for teachers aides
The Power of Humane Education While cruelty to animals often leads to violence toward humans, compassion toward animals can transfer to human relationships, as well. This is the goal of humane education. humane education • violence • animal cruelty • compassion • animals
The Special Education Process A how-to for the process of special education. Definitions of individualized education plans, evaluation reports, and the local education agency. iep expanation • what is an iep • individual education plan infomation • what is an er • evaluation report information
A Code Of Conduct: The Answer To School Discipline? Some education critics do not share Minister Ecker's enthusiasm for a province-wide school code of conduct. One common concern that has been expressed is that a province-wide code of conduct may interfere with local solutions that may be working quite well for individual schools and communities.
Charter Schools in Washington FOCUS and charter schools in Washington, DC. focus • charter schools • robert crane
Sanctuary! (Part II) In the second of a two-part series, learn how rural animal sanctuaries use their unique capabilities to provide much-needed services and education to the public. rural sanctuary • no more homeless pets • care for life • home for life • animal
Talk to the Children... We must talk to our children. We have to let our children know we care about them. We might not be able to change the world today, but by helping our children succeed, we can make the world better tomorrow. change • future • fear • suffering • environment
The British GCE A-Level Examinations After more than fifty years, is the end in sight for a British educational milestone and rite of passage? gce a-levels • british schools • a-level exams • international baccalaureate • ib diploma
Oprah Interviews Barbara Walters Barbara Walters candidly discusses The View, her new tell-all memoir called Audition, and her life. If you missed the Oprah Winfrey show, it's all here! oprah interviews barbara walters • first lady of television • star jones • rosie o’donnell on the view • elisabeth hasselbeck
Beyond Statistics: A Real Look At Black Homeschoolers In the past couple of years the news has been inundated with national, international and local articles reporting the dramatic rise of homeschooling in the African-American community. Although we often get statistics about Black homeschoolers, we rarely get a glimpse of real families. This article takes you into the lives of Black homeschooling families who are taking their children's education into their own hands. homeschoolers • black • african-american • homeschooling
Meet Chris Crutcher: Super Author and Adolescent Advocate Interview with Chris Crutcher, youth advocate and young adult author. He offers advice on writing, youth and the state of education today. chris crutcher • sue reichard • young adult literature • "stotan" • "chinese handcuffs" |
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