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Though Still A Target Of Attacks, Self-Esteem Movement Advances

Last month, a group of dedicated individuals who support a new educational movement assembled in the birthplace of this movement. Their purpose was to define the movement, express its virtues, and devise a plan to spread its message. The advocates …

Teachers Vs. Curriculum In Philadelphia?

In 1984, the officials in this district were concerned about the disparities and low standards in the schools. As a result, they decided to undertake a comprehensive effort to reform the curriculum in each of the city’s 264 schools. They …

Law Would Merge Vocational, Adult Programs

The Congress is considering a proposal by the U.S. Department of Education to consolidate existing federal vocational and adult education activities into "national programs" and distribute block grants to the states. A draft of the proposed legislation has been submitted …

How, Not How Much

The story of Zavala Elementary School could easily be compared to a tale of success against all odds. Five years ago, this nearly 60-year-old school was a symbol of failure. Situated between two public housing projects in one of the …

3 Students, 3 Staff Dead In Shooting At Private Elementary School In Nashville

Three individuals identified as Audrey Hale,a former student,entered a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, and carried out a horrific shooting that resulted in the deaths of three 9-year-old students and three adults. The attacker was armed with multiple …

A New Focus

The objective of laboratory schools is expanding as universities strive to establish connections with local communities.

Located amidst the brick buildings at Broadway and West 110th Street, Columbia University’s brand new laboratory school boasts "smartboards" in every classroom, highly educated …

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Prince Of Arts

Prince William’s decision to study history of art at St Andrews University has presented a unique opportunity for the academic art community in the UK. With a longstanding connection to art and culture, the royal family’s association with art history …

Five Reasons Parents Are Boycotting Primary Schools Over Sats

Parents are taking to social media under the slogan “Let our kids be kids” in protest against the annual standard assessment tests (Sats) for children aged seven and eleven. They argue that the tests place unnecessary pressure on their children. …

What Happens When You Can’t Count Past Four?

In 1690, English philosopher John Locke observed that some Americans he spoke to struggled to count to 1,000 and had no clear understanding of the concept. He used the Tououpinambos tribe from the Brazilian jungle as an example of a …

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