Research on Praising a Child

Often as parents and educators saying someone did a great job when the job was just ok in order to make a child feel better has been the norm for a long time. Here is a summary of the research behind those such things.
http://www.highlandschools-virtualib.org.uk/ltt/inclusive_enjoyable/praise.htm

If You Haven't Seen This Before You Need To Now!

Year Round School

I found an article on year round school. Traditionally 13 weeks on and 3 weeks off.

http://www.eduguide.org/Parents-Articles/Year-Round-K12-Grades-Schools-1495.aspx

Interesting Study on Computer Use and Student Performance

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050128213740.htm

Bill's Opinion on Education

Interesting Article on Learning Styles or Preferences

http://gwegner.edublogs.org/2009/01/31/learning-styles-or-learning-preferences-in-the-classroom/styles or preferences

Education is Moving Quickly

Project Based Learning

See what project based learning can do for your child.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=56961

Great Strides Made with Autistic Students

Here is a link to an article in which one school is making a huge difference with autistic students.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29030230/

Schools Doing Away With Books

Schools doing away with books. The cost of using books when materials are out on the Internet. Check out this article on it.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2006/jul/21/tefl

More Questions that a Parent Should Ask When Visiting a School

Behavior Policy
What does the school do to help develop character and citizenship?
What is the discipline policy? How does the school handle students who misbehave?
Are teachers fair in their responses to students? Does the school have a program and supports to prevent and address behavior problems?
Are students allowed to leave school by themselves?
What measures has the school taken to ensure safety? What security measures are in place?
What is the policy on school absences? How does the school encourage daily attendance?
Do school personnel call parents when students are absent?
Does the school have a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program?
Does the school have a dress code? Do students wear uniforms?

Is Your School District Prepared for the 21st Century?

With President Obama' s quest for reinventing schools this article might be of some value to everyone. Why am I posting so much information regarding technology and schools? It is vital that schools have the "it" factor if we want to compete and once again become the force to be reckoned with as the leader in innovation.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/?i=56922

Full Day Kindergarten Gains End by 3rd Grade

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080715071444.htm

Here is an Interesting Article on Class Sizes

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080228112004.htm