Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, “They don’t pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.’” A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level. Continue reading
As the cost for the GED tests continue to rise, many states are looking for alternatives. The alternatives include computerized tests. The reality is, those who rely on the GED are often those who have issues using computers in the first place. The GED test is so well recognized that competing programs could confuse colleges … Continue reading
The school closings in DC and other cities causes an argument of resources vs. performance. Which comes first? Does performance lead to resources? Or is a commitment to resources a step in the direction of better performance? This battle is the education community’s version of “What came first, the chicken or the egg?” According to The … Continue reading