Posted November 12th, 2011
by Charlotte Draper
The family of a 14-year-old girl has sued school officials in Green, alleging they failed to stop physical and emotional bullying aimed at their daughter in part because she is Jewish.
The parents sued in U.S. District Court after withdrawing their daughter from Green High School last month because, according to the lawsuit, officials did nothing to stop the taunting, violence and threats of violence. The name of the family is being withheld to protect the identity of the girl.
The lawsuit claims the bullying by classmates went on for years. Students told her she would “rot in hell” because she didn’t believe in Jesus Christ and they called her a “dirty Jew.”
“She was tripped, shoved, hit, kicked and had her books knocked out of her hands on a regular basis,” the lawsuit maintains.
Under Ohio law, all school districts must have bullying policies. The lawsuit c
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Tags: Girl Posted in Education Tips
Posted November 10th, 2011
by admin
Montessori schools encourage children to become independent and well-educated, and the right Montessori school gives children educational advantages. Several tips facilitate the search for good Montessori schools in Dublin.
1. Reputation
Parents whose children are current or former students at the Montessori school should have positive reviews of the school. Negative reviews are also informative.
2. Location
Convenient sites for Montessori schools in Dublin are within walking distance of home or along your daily commute to work.
3. Curriculum
The right preschool teaches material so that students are at or above grade level when they enter school. Each Montessori school should have a written curriculum and set of learning objectives for students.
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Tags: Montessori School Posted in Education Tips
Posted October 30th, 2011
by Charlotte Draper
Join us on the Revolution Prep Facebook page for our SAT Office Hours Wednesday from 5-8pm PST and Thursday from 6-9pm PST to get your last minute SAT questions answered by a live instructor.
Our expert instructors are happy to help you with any questions that come up while you prep for the SAT. Simply log on to our Revolution Prep Facebook page, Like the page, and post your test prep question on our wall. An instructor will answer your questions for you right there on the page, absolutely free during Office Hours.
Dont have a specific question in mind? Thats OK our instructors will be posting SAT and ACT questions of their own, and working through the solutions to help you prepare.
Tags: Get, Get Free Posted in Education Tips
Posted October 27th, 2011
by Charlotte Draper
Publishing your teaching portfolio online can help you gain an edge in job hunting; however, if you have just heard about them, then you may have some questions. Generally,a teaching portfolio can be defined as a compilation of materials you choose to sum up, or draw attention to showcase your growth, knowledge and potency in teaching. As soon as you begin job hunting, you will discover how difficult it is to stand out amongst the crowd. A teaching portfolio can help with this.
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Tags: Hunting, Job Hunting, Portfolio Online, Teaching Portfolio Online Posted in Education Tips
Posted October 16th, 2011
by Charlotte Draper
UPDATED
Since writing this post, I have learned the Isakson amendment has failed. Follow @PoliticsK12 on Twitter for the latest updates on ESEA.
As debate over the Elementary and Secondary Education Act—currently known as No Child Left Behind—continues in Congress, the Council for Exceptional Children is objecting to one of the bill’s many amendments.
The one in particular they find alarming, proposed by Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia, would do away with limits on how many students with disabilities could take alternate tests, which are different than those their classmates take.
“The Isakson amendment would allow any number of students with disabilities to take either an alternate assessment or a modified assessment—meaning they would be excluded from the general assessment system,” the letter reads.
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Tags: Education, Education System Posted in Education Tips