it Camley's Cartoon on Saturday, July 13: It's the Donald Trump show By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0100 Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210.” Full Article
it Camley's Cartoon on Saturday, July 27: New PM's spirit of blind optimism By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:00:00 +0100 Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210.” Full Article
it Camley’s Cartoon: Coronavirus, Cummings and Priti Patel By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:27:15 +0000 This week, our resident cartoonist turned his pen on the Coronavirus outbreak, bullying claims surrounding the home secretary and Scotland making in to the world list of top beaches. Full Article
it Opinion: Robert McNeil: It’s fine as far as it goes: social distancing is near to my heart By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 05:03:20 +0100 WHAT’S a little distancing between us? Go on, stick your nose closer to the page or screen. Let’s snuggle in a little closer. Full Article
it Revisiting College and Career Readiness By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 An EL Education school in Rochester, NY, shows that giving young children real problems to solve can instill the qualities students will need as adults. Full Article College+and+career
it High School Completions on Par for Black, White Students By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 For the first time in 40 years, the percentage of black 18- to 24-year-olds with a high school credential was nearly the same as that of their white peers, data from the National Center for Education Statistics show, but racial gaps remain for earning an on-time diploma. Full Article Graduation+rates
it Revisiting Using Edtech for Bullying and Suicide Prevention By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Every year about this time, I write a series of articles about suicide and bullying prevention, and this year will be no different. I can always count on advocates and education companies from all over the world to send me information about what's new in the field. Out of all the companies and produ Full Article Bullying
it Transgender Students, Athletics, Bullying: What the Equality Act Would Mean for Schools By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Supporters of the bill say it would extend critical civil rights protections to more students. But opponents say it ignores parents' rights in schools and could lead to confusing situations for some children. Full Article Bullying
it Racial Bullying Rose in Communities That Favored Trump in 2016 By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A Virginia study documents an increase in race-related bullying in middle schools in communities that voted for President Donald Trump, and a drop in those that favored Hilary Clinton. Full Article Bullying
it It's Not Just That Racial Bullying Jumped in Schools After the 2016 Election. It's Where It Did By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The highly polarizing 2016 Presidential campaign blitzed the swing state of Virginia. And in the year that followed, a new study in the journal Educational Researcher suggests school bullying problems likewise split along political lines. Full Article Bullying
it Fewer Fights and Increased Security: What New Data Say About School Safety By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Amid public concerns about school safety fueled by high-profile school shootings, new federal data show reports of student fights, bullying, and other forms of victimization have continued a decades-long trend of decline. At the same time, schools have ramped up security measures, like the use of ca Full Article Bullying
it On the Bully Pulpit to Stop Bullying By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 First lady Melania Trump unveiled her new "Be Best" initiative last week aimed at promoting emotional well-being, combating cyberbullying, and fighting the opioid crisis. Full Article Bullying
it Google Maps Celebrates 15 Years With New AR, Commuter Options By www.pcmag.com Published On :: To celebrate 15 years of Google Maps, the popular mapping program gets a redesign, a host of new features, and an installation in New York's Madison Square Park. Full Article
it Colette Douglas Home: Why the state must stop funding faith schools By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:53:00 +0000 By the time I left school, aged 18, I couldn’t distinguish between which beliefs I had worked out for myself and which were absorbed through conditioning. Full Article
it Allowing people to be who and what they are, without fear of prejudice, is the hallmark of a civilised society By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:09:04 +0000 If you have never given your gender much thought, count yourself lucky. If that tick in the box on almost every form requires no more effort than a flick of the wrist, be aware that for many people gender is not so straightforward. Full Article
it Colette Douglas Home: We have become inured to wealth inequalities on an obscene scale By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:20:06 +0000 What have we done? That’s what Hawick housewife Carol Martin said when she realised her lottery ticket had scooped £33 million. Full Article
it Military Bases Provide Support for Home Schoolers By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Military bases are providing more support and resources for the growing number of military families who are choosing to home school their children. Full Article Homeschooling
it Homeschooling: Requirements, Research, and Who Does It By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 There are nearly 2 million homeschooled students in the United States, making homeschooling a small, but integral part of the K-12 education ecosystem. Full Article Homeschooling
it Homeschooling: Can It Hide Abuse? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A severe case of child abuse and torture is bringing renewed attention to the mostly hands-off approach states take with home schooling. Full Article Homeschooling
it With camps shut, families face summer in the great indoors By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Homeschooling
it WATCH: What It's Really Like for Homeschooling During Coronavirus By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Coronavirus has shut down schools across the country, forcing millions of students to learn at home. In this video, families from Seattle to Maine describe how they are adjusting to this new reality. Full Article Homeschooling
it How To Be an 'Intrapreneur' Within a School By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000 Entrepreneurship is a powerful tool that can be used within an established institution to foster innovation and accelerate promising initiatives. Leading a startup project within an organization is called "intrapreneurship" and there are many ways to do that within a school setting. Full Article Entrepreneurship
it Facebook, National Urban League to Partner on Digital-Skills Training By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The social media giant, which is facing withering scrutiny over its data-collection practices, has announced a partnership with the National Urban League. Full Article Entrepreneurship
it The urgent imperative to limit future conflicts and injustice By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:13:22 +0100 VE DAY in 1945 was obviously an occasion for major celebration in Britain and throughout Europe. But there is reasonable debate as to what we should make of it now. Full Article
it "I don't think we'll ever be the same." Tori Amos on politics, grief and the pandemic By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 RIGHT now, Tori Amos says, the big thing is to resist despondency. “That is an illness,” she tells me near the end of our conversation. “That is cancerous. And it can spread through your whole being and you don’t even realise. You’re in a mental war and you don’t know how to get out of it, and you do have to have words with yourself.” Full Article
it Our new favourite podcast: Athletic Mince By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:01:26 +0100 What’s it called? Full Article
it Films Of The Week: Barry Jenkins's Oscar winner Moonlight and Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Little Women By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:16:09 +0100 Moonlight, Film 4, Wednesday, 9pm Full Article
it Education Week American Education News Site of Record - News By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:18:37 +0000 News. Full Article Budgetandfinance
it Student Trauma Is Widespread. Schools Don't Have to Go It Alone By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Nearly half of U.S. children experience adversity, but community-school partnerships can make a difference, write Olga Acosta Price and Wendy Ellis. Full Article Health
it Students' Healthy Habits Can Boost Their Chances for College By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Nutrition, sleep, exercise, and avoiding drugs are associated with not just better grades, but higher aspirations for college, a new study suggests Full Article Health
it Educators Need Mindfulness. Their Mental Health May Depend On It. By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The mental health of school counselors, nurses, school leaders, and teachers are at risk, and they may only need 10 minutes to help alleviate their stress. Full Article Health
it Should Schools Have Onsite Health Clinics for Teachers? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 School-based health clinics for teachers and their families can significantly lower a district's health care costs and slightly reduce teacher absenteeism, a new study finds. Full Article Health
it YouTube Needs Editors ASAP By www.pcmag.com Published On :: You can learn almost anything on YouTube. It is very handy. But navigating through the crud to get to that educational material is a nightmare. Full Article
it The Traditional Laptop Is Dead By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Has any recent laptop announcement excited you? Me neither. With no innovations on the horizon, laptop makers should focus on making them sturdier and cheaper. Full Article
it The Hysteria Over Face Recognition By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The fear is that instead of using it to prevent crime and catch terrorists, facial recognition is instead used for political purposes. But we won't stop it or protect privacy by freaking out. Full Article
it This Is What's Really Wrong With Facebook By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Russians buying ads aren't the problem. It's a lack of employees policing the truly harmful and dangerous content and a lackluster communications strategy. Full Article
it Twitter and Facebook Are Publishers, Not Platforms By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Social networks are calling themselves platforms rather than publishers to skirt around legal issues, and it has to stop. Full Article
it Literacy-Rich Preschool Classrooms Key to Early Reading By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Expert says labels, books, and writing centers all help with skill development Full Article Earlychildhood
it Response: Administrators Shouldn't Try 'Too Many Initiatives' By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A five-part series on mistakes made by school administrators is wrapped-up today with commentaries from Dr. Lynell Powell, Stuart Ablon, Alisha Pollastri, Diane Mora and many comments from readers Full Article Earlychildhood
it What Early-Childhood Accountability Can Learn From K-12's Mistakes By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Education needs to stop going around in circles, writes Stanford’s Thomas S. Dee. Full Article Earlychildhood
it Testing Opt-Outs Threaten School Equity, Measurement Group Says By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 A group of testing experts says that opt-out could jeopardize the ability to target educational resources appropriately. Full Article Specific+populations
it GAO Finds Uneven Landscape of State Rules for Tax-Credit Scholarships By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Tax-credit scholarship programs in 17 states collected $1.1 billion in contributions in 2017, a new analysis from the GAO finds. Full Article Specific+populations
it Writing a Book Is a 'Teacher's Version of Climbing Mount Everest' By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Six teacher-authors discuss what they learned over the past year and a half as they wrote books that are set to be published in the coming weeks. Full Article Specific+populations
it Sports, Out-of-School Volunteering May Ease Transition to Middle Grades By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Community groups and sports not connected to school can help students stay more connected academically during a critical transition period, according to a study of low-income students in New York City. Full Article Middleschools
it 'Middle School' Movie Is Fun for Students, and a Sticky Situation for Principals By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000 The film is the first from the James Patterson book series about a middle school student dealing with school rules that don't always make sense. Full Article Middleschools
it Students' Confidence, Not Grades, Take a Hit in Schools with Short Grade Span, Study Suggests By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000 The move to middle school can be a rougher adjustment for students who were high achievers at their elementary schools, finds a new study. Full Article Middleschools
it Education Week American Education News Site of Record - News By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:18:37 +0000 News. Full Article Middleschools
it Galleries: Tim Stead saving part of the nation’s furniture By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 05:03:18 +0000 Celebrated artist and wood sculptor, Tim Stead, may be best known for public works such as the Millennium Clock in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, the furniture in Glasgow's Cafe Gandolfi and the North Sea Oil Industries Memorial Chapel in Aberdeen, but his masterpiece is closer to home. Full Article
it Galleries: A themed exhibition conceived by Helen Mirra By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 08:10:13 +0000 The contemporary art space Cample Line has been set up amongst the fields and agricultural vistas of Dumfriesshire for three years now. Occupying what was once a set of three single-storey mill workers cottages, before it was knocked through and given a second storey in the Victorian period, it will open for the 2020 season later this month with a somewhat aptly themed exhibition – “Acts for placing woollen and linen” - by the American conceptual artist Helen Mirra, whose strong socio-envi Full Article
it Old pals act: as an exhibition of his photographs of John Byrne opens in Edinburgh, David Eustace on his long friendship and working relationship with the artist and playwright By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000 For three decades now, the artist and playwright John Byrne has been sitting regularly for photographer David Eustace, the Glasgow-born photographer who left school at 16 and joined first the navy and then the prison service before settling on a career behind a camera. Full Article