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posted by: Alix
| December 16, 2011, 04:47 pm
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Christmas break is just around the corner and you are no doubt busy with countless parties and errands, all while trying to wrap up loose ends in the classroom. While many teachers see the holiday season as time of relaxation for students, capitalizing on the season's teachable moments can be memorable for both teachers and students alike.
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posted by: Alix
| December 15, 2011, 03:41 pm
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According to a new study by the Center on Education Policy, a nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., estimates by the Obama administration regarding failure rates under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) have been grossly overstated. The research group, which often sides with the reforms touted by Department of Education and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, claim that 48 percent of the nation's 100,000 public schools will be labeled failures under current federal education law. This figure is far below the 82 percent Secretary Duncan had been mentioning for months while advocating for the department's NCLB waiver plan and congressional action.
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posted by: Melissa
| December 14, 2011, 10:28 am
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The Association of American Educators Foundation (AAEF) would like to extend our congratulations to the winners of the fall 2011 National Scholarships and Grants competition!
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posted by: Alix
| December 13, 2011, 04:45 pm
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As young students, everyone remembers bringing their teacher a gift during the holiday season. Everything from tins of holiday cookies to homemade paper weights are given every year from students across the country without fail. This year, however, a law in Alabama is making waves for its harsh penalties for teachers who accept gifts from students over a mere $25, raising questions nationwide about holiday giving and whether accepting gifts as an educator is appropriate.
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posted by: Alix
| December 12, 2011, 03:14 pm
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AAE's Colorado state partner, the Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE), announced today that the organization is signing on with other like-minded groups in promoting a new website called Colorado School Grades, a new online tool that will help parents, students, educators, and community members better understand how their local schools are performing.
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