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Myths about Charter Schools
You’ve probably heard, and might believe, some of these common myths about charter schools in Idaho. Read on for the realities: MYTH: Charter schools drain money from public schools and should not be expanded during tight economic times. REALITY: When public charter schools are funded, no public education money is lost, because the money stays with the ...
5 of my favorite college links
Here are five excellent web sites with useful information for students, teachers, and policymakers: http://www.actstudent.org/explore/ things students need to know to plan for high school courses, prepare for the ACT, or choose a career direction http://www.knowhow2go.org/index.php 4 steps you must take to get to college for high schoolers or adults http://www.pathwaystocollege.net/ easy access to research-based policies, practices, and ...
How do I calculate my G.P.A.?
It is nearly the end of the semester at most middle schools in Idaho and now is an ideal time for middle school students to learn about grades and grade point averages, also know as GPA. When I go into the classroom after first semester grades are distributed and ask students if they know what ...
Online Learning: What You Should Know
The trends are unmistakable: more high school students are taking at least one online course, and more and more college students are taking mulitiple online courses, are considering taking online courses, or are earning their degrees online. And students who choose online learning are benefitting according to recent research. The Sloan Consortium’s study reports that “students who ...
What is your Learning Style?
Do you know how you prefer to learn? Visual/Spatial – Do you like to see things visually and organize ideas spatially? Verbal/Linguistic – Do you learn best through the written and spoken word? Mathematical/Logical – Are you logical and learn best through the spoken and written word? Bodily/Kinesthetic – Does interacting with others help you to learn? Musical/Rhythmic – Do ...
It’s Never Too Late To Go To College
Don’t think college is just for kids; it simply isn’t so. Re-entry or adult students are generally age 25 or over and were once considered the “non-traditional” student. The U.S. Department of Education show these educational demographics are steadily increasing and becoming more the age of the “traditional” student population. Over 50% of the students ...
Reprinted from October Op Ed: In response to Oct. 21 article More Magic Valley schools consider charter option, by Damon Hunzeker
In the article Hunzeker says “Charter schools, while accountable to federal, state, and district authorities, offer less rigid curricula than traditional schools, because each charter is governed by its own school board.” The fact is that Idaho charter schools are accountable for teaching and testing the same state curriculum standards as traditional public schools. Charter schools ...
Is Middle School too early to start preparing for post secondary education?
Middle school-aged students are transitioning from elementary to secondary educational systems. They have multiple teachers, classes, increased home work expectations, test preparation, and PUBURTY! It is a difficult time for many students and let’s just add one more thing to their plates – college awareness. While some would argue that the students have enough to ...
Helping You Get Started With Letters of Recommendation
It is never too soon to prepare for scholarship applications or future job applications. Having all the right information ready to complete the needed forms shows that you are organized and worthy of a second look. What you share about yourself in these instances is very important, but what other people share about you can ...
Online Learning: A 21st Century Skill
Growth in Online Education Online education in both K12 and postsecondary education is growing rapidly and is the fastest growing segment in education (http://www.usdla.org/ ). According to a recent report approximately 12 million post-secondary students currently take online courses and it is estimated that in five years, there will be more than 22 million students taking ...
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