2011 Proposed Budget for Teachers

President Obama has proposed quite a change to the 2011 budget for schools. Of worthy note: An increase of 4.5 billion dollars of discretionary funds. An increase of 1.35 billion dollars towards Race to the Top incentives 500 million for the investing in innovation program, a competitive awards program. 900 million for the school turnaround [...]

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Student Assessment

Student assessment is a vital part of teaching. There is some confusion surrounding lesson plan assessment, though. Student assessment is not an opportunity to find out if a student learned the required material. Rather, it is an opportunity for teachers to measure the success of their own teaching methods. With this understanding comes a bit [...]

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No Child Left Behind?

No Child Left Behind Test Scores: what do they tell us?

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The Obama Effect

Understanding the Obama Effect an the implication on teachers and students.

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President Obama’s Take on Education

President Obama seeks to make America a greater nation through the better education of our children.

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