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Zero Tolerance policies were adopted by amajorty of American schools to deal with violence and anti-social student behavior in 1997. Has the policy improved safety?

A neglected face of the foreclosure crisis and increased homelessness in the United States are the number of school children going to classes with no permanent address.

This explains some of the advantages as well as the disadvantages involving the profession of substitute teaaching.

Learn what the requirements are to becoming a substitute teacher and how to apply.

Many today are hurting because of the recession. Substitute teaching is one way to make money on a flexible schedule that helps pay the bills while looking for work.

School will be starting in less than a month in many states. What effect will this have on bus transportation, heating the school and the hot lunch programs?

Highlights from the wide range of resources, support and schools available for children on the autism spectrum in Chester County, PA.

A few of the schools that still require students to write essays have started testing computer programs to grade the essay instead of a teacher.

No Child Left Behind, enacted by the Bush administration (FY2001) in response to a failure of the American educational system has had several years

Police and prosecutors claim that a cartoon video found in an Alaska teacher's possession was a guide on how to sexually abuse children.

Gideons caused a stir in Frisco, about 20 miles north of Dallas, Texas. Frisco parents are upset because they perceive Christianity forced on their children at school.

It is always nice to hear a teacher or friend compliment a child by saying, "That one is gifted!", but placement into a district program requires more than compliments.

Wherever teacher tenure protects a bad teacher, an incompetent administrator won't be far away.

Recent studies show that teenagers today are missing out on the sleep needed to function properly. Early school start times have caused teens to miss hours of sleep.

Lacking American federal guidelines or support, states and local school districts pay the bills and make the decisions regarding Gifted Education.

Homeschooling program from Calvert School offers online homeschooling and traditional homeschool curriculum. Internet homeschooling and one-subject plans are popular.

The Midwest has traditionally been solid in education but dropout rates are increasing in the Heartland.

California officials created a music focused school aimed at keeping kids motivated. Now someone is trying to take it away. This is the story of Hip-Hop High.

While laptops in the classroom have been found to improve learning, having personal laptops issued to students may not be as beneficial as once thought.

Twenty teachers attended a USA School Tennis Program teaching workshop delivered by the USTA's Susan Allshouse at Ida S. Baker High School in Cape Coral, FL

Gifted advocacy requires preparation. Try these steps to stay in control while advocating for the rights of your gifted child.

It's all about location. A ruling by the Supreme Court in Seattle declined to recognize race as a compelling state interest in integrating public schools.

A teaching certificate can be a ticket to a challenging cross-cultural adventure in the remote and road-less areas of the 49th State, Alaska.

It is important to avoid teacher burnout early on. A teacher sabbatical is an effective way to recharge your batteries.

Property taxes are based on your city's assessment of your property value. Understanding how your home is valued and the appeal process can keep money in your pocket.

If you or someone you know is considering a move to Frisco, Texas, then this text will provide the critical information needed to make an informed decision.

Cost of Living Adjustments were designed to help protect individuals against inflation. In reality, it has a paradoxical effect which actually drives inflation higher.

The educational disparities between the suburbs and the inner-cities are abundant. A closer look at the school's funding and facilities may reveal even more disparities.

Cheap homeschool programs like the apple homeschool discount and free homeschooling supplies from the state can help families save on educational books and software.

Some homeschooling families voluntarily use testing to measure progress, while standardized tests for homeschoolers are required in many states.

Most children entering kindergarten require a doctor's physical. Here are some things you might expect to happen to your child during this important examination.

As state budgets tighten, schools are having to make tough budgeting decisions that more and more will result in teacher furlough days.

The long predicted teacher shortage is finally coming to fruition in Texas. The Dallas area is seeing salaries spiking and perks increasing.

When teachers bring the Bill of Rights into the classroom, gifted students are often enchanted by the abstractions of the first amendment.

A brief introduction to the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Next year, Westminster will try something that has never been tried in the Lower 48 states-no grade levels. The curriculum will be totally driven by state standards.

While other states are increasing graduation requirements and frustrating already discouraged high school students, Des Moines decided to condense them.

Students in better neighborhoods get more money per pupil than students living in poverty pockets or remote areas. Funding per student is not equal.

The issue of the year designations BC, AD vs. BCE, CE in schools is contentious for some Christians who worry about liberalization and secularization of education.

Launched decades ago, the United States National Lunch Program has made many positive changes, but not enough to stop its contribution towards childhood obesity.

No Child Left Behind was enacted in 2001. Has it made any real impact on our schools?

Criteria for evaluating nutrition programs, nutrition education plans, and mealtime environments in daycare.

Teens with disabilities use adapted driving equipment and specialized strategies to learn to drive although every licensed driver must pass the same driver assessment.

Is having some food rubbed in your face worth $700,000? Or perhaps more importantly, how closely should the principal watch special education teachers. The Gaydos v Cuper

Regardless of your situation in life, there may be a way for you to become a teacher and touch the lives of tomorrow's leaders.

In response to the No Child Left Behind Act, the state of Texas developed three new versions of the TAKS test for special education students.

When using Twitter to network with other experienced teachers, new teachers can acquire professional support and advice.

Homeschoolers must remain aware of larger educational issues. A recent study of the American No Child Left Behind policy shows major problems in American education.

The Oklahoma Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are working to prevent the Oklahoma senate from turning public schools into charter schools.

William E. Dimorier (pronounced Dimoree) was ahead of his time when he self-published two books of poems in the 1940s.