Tag Archives: Public School System
What is the value in teaching?
Ask any random person on the street and I bet the general consensus about teacher salaries is NOT that they need to make more money. Either teachers make too much already or make “enough”. Some people see value in the … Continue reading
We Need Competition!
Anyone have an old cell phone in a box in the basement or attic? You know what phone I’m talking about – one of those “original” cell phones that is about as big as your land-line phone? Comparing it to … Continue reading
Common Core Standards
As teachers head back to school all across the country, many will be hearing about the Common Core Standards that is taking the place of No Child Left Behind. So what are these Common Core Standards? They are exactly what … Continue reading
The Controversy of Year-Round School
Understanding the Basics of Year-Round School Going to school year round does not mean that students will end up with no summer break, or that they will attend school more days during a single calendar year. Schools that provide year … Continue reading
Eliminating Grading Scale (Push for Mastery)
Teachers today will usually all agree on a couple things: 1. There is not enough time to teach a single skill until all students have mastered it. 2. This lack of mastery is a result of a curriculum that requires … Continue reading
