Does Testing Spell Success Or Stress For Phoenix Schools?

As the fifth largest city in the United States, Phoenix, Arizona offers a sunny climate, a diverse culture and a unique set of challenges for the educators and administrators of Phoenix Schools. Addressing the needs of the large number of English as a Second Language (ESL) students, a huge proportion of low-income families, and the typical urban problems like high drop out rates, are among the issues of Phoenix Schools.

Discover 3 Top Tips for Dealing with Child Behavior Problems in Schools

Child behavior problems are becoming more common by the day. Discover 3 top tips for reducing child behavior problems now, in this informative article.

Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles - Diplomat and Adventurer

Born the son of a ship's cook, Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles is best known for the founding of Singapore, although another achievement of his, little known by most other than historians, is that he almost won Java for the British.

Irineu Evangelista de Sousa, Baron of Maua

Irineu Evangelista de Sousa was an entrepreneur born in 1813, on 28th December, and after the death of his father was sent to Rio de Janeiro with his uncle in order to prevent a confrontation with his mother's new husband.

Using Magic Markers - From the Drug Store Specials to Professional Artists' Markers

Helpful tips on using magic markers of many kinds to make artwork you'll be proud of. They're not just for stocking your office supply cabinet anymore.

Seattle Schools From Top To Bottom

One of the most notable aspects of Seattle Schools is the diversity in methods among its individual districts, schools and teachers. Whether the topic is academics or communication, Seattle Schools are getting it done in a variety of ways.

Arizona Schools Above Average For Less Money

Arizona Schools are slightly above average and that is pretty good news. When Superintendent Tom Horne released the state's 2006 report card, it was with the news that Arizona Schools are usually placed either average, or slightly above, on indicators used to compare schools nationwide.

Texas Schools Show Some Important Gains On TAKS

Texas Schools have the results for this year's Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), and they're pretty good. With a few exceptions most grade levels showed an increase in the number of Texas Schools' students passing the exams.

Bullying - A Problem Far Too Common

Bullying involves the psychological, emotional, social or physical harassment of one or more person by another individual or group. It includes behaviours and actions that are verbal, physical and/or antisocial.

Button Making Ideas for Schools and Universities

Schools can benefit greatly from owning their own button-making machine! Kids love to wear buttons, and they make great, inexpensive rewards for academics, behavior, and sports.

What Is Learning? Can We Learn Better Than Apes?-Part 2

We continue the conversation (Part 2 out of 2) on Learning with Dr. James Zull, Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at Case Western University and author of The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching the Practice of Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning.

The #1 Secret to Getting a Teacher Interview

There are so many people applying for teaching positions that it is extremely difficult to even get an interview for a teaching position. Without a doubt the number one secret to landing the teacher interview is-

The Intelligent Person's Resource for Education and Learning

The internet is awash with information. Whether you are looking for information on cars or tin can production, you can be sure that there is a website which caters to your every need. Unlike the offline world, media outlets can cater for much smaller niches online.