Betsy Rogers experienced an alarming discovery while working in a kindergarten classroom in a small, old steel-mill town west of Birmingham – she found snakes. To her surprise, she found not just one, but multiple snakes, a total of 16 …
Category: Education News Reveal
Study Finds Minority Students Get Harsher Punishments
A recent report from a civil rights research and advocacy group reveals that Black and Hispanic students are more likely to face expulsion or suspension when they violate school rules. These punishments are sometimes unrelated to maintaining student safety. According …
NEA Representatives Air Their Differences With Obama Agenda
Delegates attending the annual meeting of the National Education Association (NEA) enjoyed beautiful, sunny weather during their time in the city. Despite the opportunity to explore the city’s famous attractions, most delegates chose to remain at the convention center. On …
At Behest Of Chicago Schools, Cosby Lectures Parents
Renowned actor and comedian, Bill Cosby, was invited by the Chicago school board to deliver a thought-provoking message on responsibility to approximately 9,000 parents. The event took place at the district’s “Power of Parents” conference on December 6th and was …
Academe’s Standards Diminished, E.D. Report Finds
In an effort to shift the nation’s focus to higher education, a study group commissioned by the Education Department has put forward wide-ranging curricular and institutional reforms to address the perceived decline in the quality of higher education. The panel’s …
School Athletics On The Front Line In MRSA Prevention
Bacterial infections caused by MRSA among students have recently gained national attention. However, athletic-department officials have long been aware of the dangers of such infections and the importance of good hygiene in preventing them. According to Susan F. Wooley, the …
Court Upholds ‘Reasonable’ Searches Of Students
Finding the right balance between protecting students’ privacy rights and maintaining discipline in public schools requires some adjustments to the Fourth Amendment, according to a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. The court decided in New Jersey v. T.L.O. …
What Are ‘National Standards’? Groups Define Them Differently
Amidst the increasing agreement on the necessity of national standards in core subjects, there is substantial confusion regarding the fundamental question: What exactly are standards? According to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, are they principles that define what …
War Of Attrition
Ben Schmookler started his teaching career at McClymonds High School in West Oakland three years ago, immediately after finishing college at the age of 25. On a typical day, only eight out of the approximately 30 students enrolled in his …
University Guide 2023: Bath Spa University
Rewritten:
For the academic year 2022-23, Bath Spa University’s fees for full-time domestic students are set at £9,250, while part-time course fees stand at £4,625. However, international students, including those from EU countries, will be required to pay one of …