For Teachers
Assessment, employment, teaching, beating, cheating, liability insurance and more.
Substance Abuse
Taking a proactive approach to substance abuse is a responsible way in which to deal with a very common problem. Pretending that it doesn't exist or that it will go away by itself is inviting disaster.
Taking a proactive approach to substance abuse is a responsible way in which to deal with a very common problem. Pretending that it doesn't exist or that it will go away by itself is inviting disaster.
Assessment - Commonly Used Grade Scales
Grade scales can vary from school to school. Which grading scale seems to be the most commonly used in private schools?
Grade scales can vary from school to school. Which grading scale seems to be the most commonly used in private schools?
Assessment - Mandatory State Testing For All?
Some states are considering requiring testing of ALL students in primary and secondary grades. How will this effect private schools? It's all part of the demand for greater accountability from the k-12 education establishment. Don't expect private schools to slip by increased scrutiny.
Some states are considering requiring testing of ALL students in primary and secondary grades. How will this effect private schools? It's all part of the demand for greater accountability from the k-12 education establishment. Don't expect private schools to slip by increased scrutiny.
Assessment - Standardized Tests Are Just One Tool
Experienced private school educators don't rely exclusively on standardized test results. There is so much more to assessment of a student's progress than a standardized test. We take a look at the McGraw-Hill debacle as one example of reasons why you cannot rely on such testing to give the whole picture.
Experienced private school educators don't rely exclusively on standardized test results. There is so much more to assessment of a student's progress than a standardized test. We take a look at the McGraw-Hill debacle as one example of reasons why you cannot rely on such testing to give the whole picture.
Bullying - Its Role In School Violence
Bullying is one of the underlying causes of violence in our schools. I recall my own personal experience with a childhood bully who went on to be a white collar criminal. I list several things we can do to control bullying.
Bullying is one of the underlying causes of violence in our schools. I recall my own personal experience with a childhood bully who went on to be a white collar criminal. I list several things we can do to control bullying.
Cheating - 3 Reasons Why Students Do It
Cheating is rampant in our high schools and colleges. To understand the issue, the root causes and the solutions we explore cheating from top to bottom in this five part feature. Gary Niels, the author of a high acclaimed paper on cheating and Head of Winston Thurston School in Pittsburgh, weighs in with his views on the subject. Pay attention to this issue. It's not going away.
Cheating is rampant in our high schools and colleges. To understand the issue, the root causes and the solutions we explore cheating from top to bottom in this five part feature. Gary Niels, the author of a high acclaimed paper on cheating and Head of Winston Thurston School in Pittsburgh, weighs in with his views on the subject. Pay attention to this issue. It's not going away.
Cheating - An Interview With Gary Niels
Gary Niels is Head of Winston Thurston School in Pittsburgh and the author of a very useful paper on cheating entitled Academic Practices, School Culture and Cheating Behavior. I am grateful to him for answering my questions. This is Part One of the interview with Mr. Niels.
Gary Niels is Head of Winston Thurston School in Pittsburgh and the author of a very useful paper on cheating entitled Academic Practices, School Culture and Cheating Behavior. I am grateful to him for answering my questions. This is Part One of the interview with Mr. Niels.
Coping With Disaster - 5 Ways To Help Children
The earthquakes, tsunamis and fires defy understanding by adults. We can only imagine how unsettling these events are to children. Here are some ways to help children cope with disaster.
The earthquakes, tsunamis and fires defy understanding by adults. We can only imagine how unsettling these events are to children. Here are some ways to help children cope with disaster.
Corporal Punishment - 2 Reasons For Outlawing
There are still states which permit beating in their schools. Is it a question of 'spare the rod and spoil the child?' or 'spare the rod and break the cycle?' Why does a highly developed country like the United States still permit corporal punishment in its schools? Are racist attitudes the reason? Are Christian fundamentalists to blame? Examine the facts and decide for yourself.
There are still states which permit beating in their schools. Is it a question of 'spare the rod and spoil the child?' or 'spare the rod and break the cycle?' Why does a highly developed country like the United States still permit corporal punishment in its schools? Are racist attitudes the reason? Are Christian fundamentalists to blame? Examine the facts and decide for yourself.
Corporal Punishment - Ban Beating?
There are still twenty-two states which permit beating in their schools. Let's take a look at this issue which has far reaching effects. Corporal punishment is not just a school issue involving students, but is a societal issue involving families and cultures.
There are still twenty-two states which permit beating in their schools. Let's take a look at this issue which has far reaching effects. Corporal punishment is not just a school issue involving students, but is a societal issue involving families and cultures.
Corporal Punishment - Jordan Riak Discusses The Facts
Jordan Riak is the Executive Director of Project NoSpank, an organization which is dedicated to the eradication of corporal punishment in our schools. I am grateful to him for answering my questions.
Jordan Riak is the Executive Director of Project NoSpank, an organization which is dedicated to the eradication of corporal punishment in our schools. I am grateful to him for answering my questions.
Curriculum - AP and IB
Advanced Placement courses offer students the opportunity to explore subjects in greater depth than normal course offerings. Most universities recognize a high score in AP exams as the equivalent of first year college course work. Schools which offer the International Baccalaureate follow a rigorous program of studies which leads to a diploma internationally recognized.
Advanced Placement courses offer students the opportunity to explore subjects in greater depth than normal course offerings. Most universities recognize a high score in AP exams as the equivalent of first year college course work. Schools which offer the International Baccalaureate follow a rigorous program of studies which leads to a diploma internationally recognized.
Employment - Same Sex Couples On Staff
How one of the top prep schools bit the bullet and made a solid commitment to faculty diversity.
How one of the top prep schools bit the bullet and made a solid commitment to faculty diversity.
Employment - Finding A Teaching Job
While it's true there is a shortage of teachers, finding the PERFECT job is a daunting task. Here are ten tips to make the process a bit easier. Good luck!
While it's true there is a shortage of teachers, finding the PERFECT job is a daunting task. Here are ten tips to make the process a bit easier. Good luck!
Employment - Teaching Overseas
My 8th grade geography teacher was an Australian. My French teacher was a Moroccan. My orchestra teacher was a Scot. All three taught me about their cultures just by being themselves. How about you? You can be an ambassador for your country too. Here are three reasons to teach overseas.
My 8th grade geography teacher was an Australian. My French teacher was a Moroccan. My orchestra teacher was a Scot. All three taught me about their cultures just by being themselves. How about you? You can be an ambassador for your country too. Here are three reasons to teach overseas.
Liability Insurance - What You Need To Know
Do you teach in a private school? Suppose the unthinkable happens and you are sued? Do you have enough liability insurance? Don't assume anything. Make certain you do have adequate coverage. Get answers to these five questions and then act accordingly.
Do you teach in a private school? Suppose the unthinkable happens and you are sued? Do you have enough liability insurance? Don't assume anything. Make certain you do have adequate coverage. Get answers to these five questions and then act accordingly.
Teaching Conditions - Private vs Public Schools
What are the differences between teaching in a private and a public school? Are there more or less restrictions to what you can do? Which pays better? Is a union necessary?
What are the differences between teaching in a private and a public school? Are there more or less restrictions to what you can do? Which pays better? Is a union necessary?
Terrorism - What Children Need To Know
Children can't comprehend war and terrorism or disasters. Yet they are exposed to it daily on television. Take time to discuss these phenomena and all their consequences with your young people. They need to understand what is going on in the world today.
Children can't comprehend war and terrorism or disasters. Yet they are exposed to it daily on television. Take time to discuss these phenomena and all their consequences with your young people. They need to understand what is going on in the world today.