http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/ Copyright 2008 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The deadly shooting at Northern Illinois University marks the fifth such incident this week at a school. How safe do you feel? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2008/02/15/5006.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2008/02/15/5006.html Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 In a recent article, high school English teacher Mary Tedrow argues that magazine rankings of the "best high schools" in America only serve to reinforce the worst aspects of our educational culture. According to Tedrow, such rankings simplify the definition... http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/12/12/4475.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/12/12/4475.html Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Have students' reading skill and their interest in reading declined? If so, why? How can teachers best address the issue? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/12/05/4418.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/12/05/4418.html Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 How big a problem are ineffective teachers in schools? How can school systems decrease the numbers of such educators? What do you think of New York's planned approach? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/11/20/4319.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/11/20/4319.html Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Can creating a presence on social networking services like Facebook help teachers forge more constructive relationships with students? Is it wise for teachers to become online "friends" with students? What limits should be set? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/11/13/4269.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/11/13/4269.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 How would you feel about "In God We Trust" hanging in your classroom? Do the words raise First Amendment or cultural-sensitivity issues? How would you frame a discussion with your class about the motto? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/11/07/4231.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/11/07/4231.html Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 What's your opinion of professional development opportunities for teachers? What could schools do to make professional development better? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/30/4122.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/30/4122.html Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 How can sexual misconduct by teachers be prevented? What can school systems do to keep abusive teachers out of the classroom? What can teachers as a profession do? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/24/4049.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/24/4049.html Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Do blurred gender lines among your students disturb your classroom equilibrium? Should gender differences among students be encouraged or discouraged? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/24/4053.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/24/4053.html Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Have students' verbal skills declined? Or are they just different? What's contributing to the change? How should English be taught to today's students? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/17/3976.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/17/3976.html Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Should teachers have the right to express their opinions in classroom discussions? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/11/3881.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/11/3881.html Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 According to a recent AP story, Utah is considering dividing the school year into trimesters to alleviate the teacher shortage. Teachers would have to work year-round, but stand to gain as much as a 60 percent hike in salary. Students,... http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/03/3793.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/10/03/3793.html Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 How do you think the NCLB act should be changed? What specific proposals would you offer? How well is the law working and what improvements could be made to help schools and teachers? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/09/26/3681.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/09/26/3681.html Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Which do you think is a more effective method of teaching&#151requiring certain texts for all students or letting students choose their own books? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/09/19/3585.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/09/19/3585.html Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Should students have a say in the classroom routine? http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/09/12/3479.html http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2007/09/12/3479.html Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500