Summer Program Prepares Future Engineers July 6, 2009
Dallas When 15-year-old Jose Chavez tells friends that he’s going to summer school and taking math, he quickly adds a disclaimer. “No, I didn’t flunk,” says Jose, who makes good grades as a sophomore at Skyline High School in Dallas. He’s one of about 3,600 bright middle and high school students enrolled in the Texas [...]
I am Barack Obama – Book Review June 8,2009
I am Barack Obama by Charisse Carney-Nunes Illustrated by Ann Marie Williams Brand Nu Words Hardcover, $16.95 36 pages, illustrated ISBN: 978-0-9748142-4-7 Book Review by Kam Williams “This book tells a story of how a child can change the world. It creates a space where children can experience the extraordinary life of President Barack Obama [...]
The Rapid Growth and Changing Complexion of Suburban Public Schools June 1,2009
Hispanic students have become more segregated in suburban public schools over the last decade, even while blacks and Asians have become slightly less isolated, according to a new study. The Pew Hispanic Center found that the nation’s suburbs added 3.4 million students from 1993 to 2007, representing two-thirds of the growth in public school enrollment. Virtually all [...]
Study Examines Cooperative-Learning Results by Race June 1, 2009
Outcomes for students varied by techniques used in their groups. By Debra Viadero White and African-American students can perform dramatically differently in the classroom, depending on how their teachers structure their learning groups, a new study suggests. Published last month in the peer-reviewed journalCognition and Instruction, the study is the latest in a growing line of research to [...]
Study Links Teacher Movement to Influx of Black Students June 1, 2009
The best teachers tend to leave when their schools experience an influx of African-American students, according to a study of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg, N.C., school district published today. C. Kirabo Jackson, an associate professor of labor economics at Cornell University, in Ithaca, N.Y., studied patterns of teacher movement in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools between 2002 and 2003, which was when [...]
Hollywood Chinese TV Review
PBS-TV Special Set to Explore Asian Stereotypes in Cinema By Kam Williams Asians have been portrayed just as unfairly as blacks by filmmakers, and also right from the inception of the movie industry. While many might think of D.W. Griffith’s “The Birth of a Nation” (1915) as the starting point of the dissemination of [...]
Dinosaurs, Trucks, Monsters and More DVD Review May 26, 2008
DVD Set Features a Potpourri of Scholastic Classics Review by Kam Williams This 4-DVD set from the good folks at Scholastic is comprised of a veritable treasure trove of 25 classic modern fairy tales appropriate for children between the ages of 3 and 9. These imaginative yarns have been adapted into some very absorbing animated [...]
Skokie School District 68, IL
Skokie School District 68 is a highly diverse, financially sound, and high achieving suburban elementary school district serving 1600 students across four schools in grades K-8. The district is located 15 miles north of Chicago, in Niles Township, which has the fastest growing immigrant population in the northern metropolitan area. Over 50 languages are spoken [...]
The Garden: It’s Latinos vs. Landlord in Academy Award-Nominated Documentary May 11th 2009
The Garden: It’s Latinos vs. Landlord in Academy Award-Nominated Documentary Film Review by Kam Williams In 1986, Ralph Horowitz sold a vacant, 14-acre lot of land he owned to the City of Los Angeles for $5 million. The property was located in an abandoned industrial area [...]
High Turnover and Job’s Challenges Keep Special Education Teachers in Demand May 11,2009
By Michael Alison Chandler Washington Post Staff Writer Fairfax teacher Beth Curtis and her students planted seeds in plastic cups this spring and watched the seeds grow on the classroom windowsill. Curtis read from a homemade book about the plant life cycle. When it came time to assess what the students had learned, she asked two [...]
I.O.U.S.A. (One Nation. Under Stress. In Debt.) May 5th 2009
Film Review by Kam Williams DVD Explains Financial Crisis in Layman’s Terms Listening to the experts and political pundits weigh-in on the recession is likely to leave you confused about why we’re in this mess. Democrats and Republicans predictably resort to blaming each other, while economists tend to explain the situation using jargon [...]
Boston schools challenged by shifting ethnic mix May 4th 2009
By James Vaznis Globe Staff For the first time, Latinos this year have edged out their African-American peers as the largest segment of students in Boston public schools, underscoring the challenge to a school system where Latino students often lag far behind on graduation rates and standardized test In the district’s annual student head count,Latinos accounted for [...]
For children, an urban lifeline May 4th 2009
NEW YORK – The effort to help children in this one large swath of Harlem begins even before they are born, as street workers walk door to door, encouraging pregnant young women to attend a free crash course on parenting. From there, many of the children enter a [...]
Denver Public Schools
Denver Public Schools Denver Public Schools is hiring teachers and administrators with a passion for teaching, learning, and leading the way. We are changing the face of public education. Three reasons to work in the Denver Public Schools A dynamic diverse urban school district Abundant outdoor recreation and rich cultural attractions Professional opportunities unrivaled anywhere [...]
Fairfield City School District, OH
Fairfield City School District Join a team that cares about its staff: www.fairfieldcityschools.com • Professional growth opportunities • Tuition reimbursement • Competitive salaries • Progressive community • Teacher empowerment For more information call: Robert Amodio (513) 829-6300 Fairfield City Schools 211 Donald Drive Fairfield, OH 45014
Johnston County Schools, NC
Johnston County Schools A system of academic excellence as measured by end of grade and end of course performance Signing bonuses for newly hired fully certified teachers $1,000 salary prepayment – an option to help with relocation expenses A total of 42 schools by the fall of 2008 Over 30,000 students with more [...]
Moore County Schools, NC
Moore County Schools Moore County Schools seeks licensed applicants in all subject areas Moore County, North Carolina, located two hours from the coast and three hours from the mountains, boast beautiful golf, equstrian and pottery communities. The district provides an excellent employee benefits package, including free employee health insurance and National Board Certification support. Visit [...]
Needham Public Schools, MA
Needham Public Schools The Community The Town of Needham is located 10 miles west of Boston in a loop of the Charles River. Originally a get-away for Bostonians, Needham is now a popular suburban community. Needham’s population has grown about 5.3% in the past ten years to 29,019 residents. During the same [...]
New Haven Unified School District, CA
New Haven Unified School District Welcome to New Haven Unified School District! Our district includes Union City and part of Hayward, Alameda County, California, and has an enrollment of more than 12,000 students. We are proud of the accomplishments of our diverse student population [...]
Norfolk Public Schools, VA
Norfolk Public Schools Experience the Urban Advantage Visit us at www.npsk12.com. Or, call 757.628.3830. WINNER OF THE 2005 BROAD PRIZE FOR URBAN EDUCATION • TOP URBAN SCHOOL SYSTEM IN THE NATION WINNER OF THE 2006 CUBE AWARD FOR URBAN SCHOOL BOARD EXCELLENCE Increasing Achievement for All! Becoming world class by 2010 means that we must continue [...]
Orange County Public Schools, CA
Orange County Public Schools The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is a public education organization based on fundamental human values of honesty, commitment, responsibility, respect, integrity and professional ethics. Our priority is service to students, districts and the community who look to us for support and educational leadership. We believe that the public deserves [...]
Palm Beach County School District, FL
Palm Beach County School District EXPERIENCED TEACHERS WANTED This dynamic and innovative school system, Florida’s third largest, is currently recruiting experienced educators in the subject areas of Exceptional Student Education, English, Science, Reading, Math & Elementary Education. We are committed to insuring the academic success of all our students, especially those with the highest [...]
Plainfield School District 202, IL
Plainfield School District 202 Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is a strong, progressive suburban school system serving one of the fastest growing communities in the country. Our nearly 27,000 students – increasing by 2,500 a year – make District 202 the fifth-largest school district in Illinois. Located 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago and [...]
Providence Schools, RI
ANTICIPATES THE FOLLOWING TEACHER VACANCIES: Bilingual Speech Pathologist Biology/Chemistry Early Childhood Bilingual Sp. Ed. Early Childhood ESL Early Childhood/Special Ed. Elementary Bilingual Inclusion Special Ed. Hospitality/Management/Lodging Library Media Specialist Middle School ELL Middle School English/Social Studies Middle School ESL Middle School Math Middle School Math/Science Middle School Science, Math w/English Middle School Science/Secondary Math/Literacy Middle [...]
Rochester Public School District, MN
Rochester Public Schools Teaching Vacancies Rochester, Minnesota, a city of more than 90,000, is home to the Mayo Clinic and IBM, and draws residents and visitors from around the world. Rochester was twice voted “The Best Place to Live in America” by Money magazine. Rochester Public Schools has the seventh largest enrollment in Minnesota with [...]
Adams 12 Five Star Schools, CO
www.adams12.org Broomfield Federal Heights Northglenn Thornton Westminster Adams 12 Five Star Schools is located just seven miles north of downtown Denver, where we enjoy 300+ days of sunshine each year, professional sports teams, a diversifi ed and growing economy, and beautiful mountain scenery right in your own backyard. The five stars represent the fi ve [...]
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