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Pros and Cons of Pass/Fail Grading
A pass-fail grading system is exactly as it is – a student receives either a pass or a fail mark instead of the traditional number or letter grading system. Some educators prefer this grading system since they see it as something advantageous to both the faculty and students, given the...
Inclusion and Education
Education has evolved over the centuries especially in Western culture. What was once only accessible to young, white, privileged males became accessible to most such as women, people of color, and those in varying socioeconomic backgrounds. In another milestone of accessible education is the inclusion of people with special needs. Now,...
How Important is Parent Involvement in Schools?
Education in this country has been around since its founding. Children were taught in the home and learned as much as the family was able to teach them with the limited resources they had. As the country grew and evolved, so did the concept and methods of educating the youth....
The Advantages of a Private School
One of the most important decisions a teacher will make is whether to teach in a public or private school. Each of these has its advantages and disadvantages, and like parents, teachers must navigate the choices, carefully examining what type of education will yield the best long-term results for their...
The Effectiveness of Character Education Programs
Character education has been an integral part of in K-12 curriculum. However, many educators may be in doubt of its effectiveness or whether it should still be integrated into lesson plans. When creating lessons plans, it has been commonplace for teachers to think of fitting character education goals but one...
Peculiarities of Kindergarten Classrooms
In 1986, minister and author Robert Fulghum published a collection of essays under the umbrella title, All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Now, decades later, those truths explored in the book still resonate today. Kindergarten can provide the learning building blocks for a child that can last them...
The Commercialization of Education
The average cost of tuition for the 2017 – 2018 school years at any private college in the United States is $34,740. Expect that number to rise 2.4% every year. The charge for out-of-state students at public universities is an eye-watering $25,630. Taking into account graduation rates, they vary wildly by the...
Should State Education Standards Be Unified?
Over 50% of the United States population thinks that the United States education system and what children learn in school should be standardized across the entire board, that is to a certain extent. They also believe that people should still have the right to homeschool their child or children if...
The Effects of a School Dress Code
Dress codes are meant to make schools more inhabitable for children of all ages. Those who argue for their inclusion in school policy often argue that it makes going to school more beneficial for children, as they are able to have a stronger focus on the material that they're studying....
10 Effective Teacher Leadership Techniques
Leading in the teaching industry requires a teacher to lead in varied roles linked to the success of the students as well as the institution itself. Some of the teachers have leadership roles assigned to them formally yet every teacher has the shared responsibility to lead the students and the...
Pros and Cons of Year Round Schooling
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Year-Round Schooling Year-Round Schooling Year-round schooling is mandatory in the United States. The school operates for 180 days, with short breaks. Students usually attend school for 45 days, then have fifteen days off. This is different than the traditional summer break. There are both advantages and...
Why Common Core Works
When you're talk about education in the US, it's impossible not to mention Common Core. Implemented in 2010, this new set of educational standards was designed to create consistent math and English learning objectives across the nation, and as a result, improve the education of American youth. The good news...