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Do You Hear What I Hear?
When sitting in IEP and 504 meetings there are certain comments/phrases that can and are interpreted as negative. Some could also be interpreted as violations of Part B of IDEA or Section 504. So, when I hear administrators or teachers make certain comments, I wonder if they realize what the other party is hearing. Likewise, as parents, do you know what they are thinking when you say certain things? Below are a few of the common ones I hear and how they are often heard or interpreted:
By Victoria Ballew5 years ago in Education
Time To Set High Academic Standards
For decades, political and business leaders have demanded education reform because bad schools were putting our nation "at risk" of losing its economic advantage. Many years, billions of dollars, and hundreds of reform strategies later, the schools survive largely untouched while America enjoys one of its greatest periods of prosperity in history. To some this is an enigma: how can we lead the world economically while trailing the world educationally? How will our economy fare when generations of poorly educated students comprise its workforce? Contrary to conventional wisdom, our schools do not exist just to train tomorrow's workforce. They exist, primarily, to produce a well-educated citizenry. Education in a democracy has many dimensions-civic, intellectual, economic, and moral, to name a few. As instructors teach literature, algebra, history, and physics, on a deeper level their schools are recreating American society. When they falter, our cultural legacy-even our civilization-is what is truly "at risk." That is why school success and pupil achievement matter-not just for the gross domestic product.
By Megan Wilson5 years ago in Education
Virtual Learning for Children and Young Adults.
How long is a child's attention span? According to developmental and childhood experts, a reasonable amount of time that is within a normal range for a typical child, is two to three minutes, per each year of their physical age. So, if a child is six years old, that would be six times two, which is twelve minutes, or six times three, which is eighteen minutes that a child can maintain focus on a task.
By Denise Willis5 years ago in Education
Attendance management: Make every virtual learning moment count
The unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19 has wreaked havoc in the schools across the world with their sudden closure. Due to everyone stuck at their homes, the methods of teaching, assessment, administration and management operations have been predominantly affected. It has served as a massive wake up call for the authorities. They have been reminded that the Indian Education system needs a rigorous transformation.
By Punit Singh5 years ago in Education
Own a Purpose-Driven Business
Individuals who choose to pursue a career or a business ownership opportunity in this field find they get to celebrate the accomplishments of their students, whether it be a child rolling over by him or herself for the first time or learning how to write his or her name. Child care workers and business owners alike discover the rewards of helping to mold our future generation.
By Cindy Page5 years ago in Education
Love Letters from Heather
To my grade 9 and 10 English teacher, Mrs. Cheeseman. You are small in stature but large on impact. I can still hear the commanding click of your high heels as your tiny frame scurried about the classroom with short, quick steps turning over: clack, clack, clack in rapid succession. You were originally from Hawaii, I believe. Japanese descent.
By Heather Down5 years ago in Education
Back to School
Back to School: Day 1 I started teaching in person yesterday, October 19, 2020. My district decided that certain English learners (those at the beginning levels) and students receiving special education services would start their in-person learning at last month’s board meeting. Before Monday, all kinds of thoughts passed through my mind. I was worried about safety, adolescent management, and keeping them occupied for a continuous 3-hour block. At the same time, my excitement grew as the day approached. I couldn’t wait to see students in person. Looking at black screens all day gets tired, quickly.
By Misses Educator5 years ago in Education
