Amplified Classrooms
Nearly 250,000 schools have amplified classrooms so every student can focus on the lesson and not strain to hear the teacher over the ventilation system and other noises.
Jun 28, 2008
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Barbara Pytel
Weak Discipline and Principals
For what reasons should students be removed from the classroom and sent to the principal's office? Principals and teachers disagree. Louisville principal sets criteria.
Dec 25, 2007
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Barbara Pytel
Cheating Is On The Rise
How many high school students admit to cheating recently? Statistics show cheating is at an all time high.
Sep 16, 2007
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Barbara Pytel
Teacher Expectations
Clearly defining what is required of students in the class as well as having high expectations will help teachers get the most out of their students in their subject area
Jun 11, 2007
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William De Salazar
Channel One in the Classroom
In exchange for classroom equipment, high schools and middle schools show a news program called Channel One in their classrooms. It contains ads. Is this a good idea?
May 1, 2007
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Naomi Rockler-Gladen
Same-Sex Classes in Milwaukee
Milwaukee doesn't seem to be having the same success other schools are having with same gender classes. Are they forgetting something or first year experimentation?
Apr 16, 2007
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Barbara Pytel
English Language Learners
There are as many ELL programs as there are schools. Some use total immersion but other schools vary greatly in how they teach the language to foreign speaking students.
Mar 6, 2007
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Barbara Pytel
Single Sex Classrooms
New federal guidelines have made it easier for schools to offer a same-gender program. What are the results?
Dec 5, 2006
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Barbara Pytel
Corporal Punishment Returning?
While most people think corporal punishment is a thing of the past, it is actually making a comeback in some states. Where is corporal punishment being promoted?
Nov 19, 2006
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Barbara Pytel