Schoolingtoday

Every now and then, something dramatic happens that has the potential to change the way students learn. For many students today, that change is the introduction of the interactive whiteboard into their classrooms.What may be known as "traditional instruction" still has a presence. However, as students and teachers become increasingly comfortable...see complete story

THE HOMEWORK MYTH

Is there any educational value in homework? This question is popping up all over the country these days. The national emphasis on No Child Left Behind has generated a dramatic increase in the attention the media has paid to homework. But what have we really learned about the value of the hours of work often put in by students after their "official" day is done? According to Alfie Kohn, author of The Homework Myth, the accepted beliefs about homework ..see complete story

High School : DO THOSE FRESHMAN GRADES REALLY MATTER?

For many students, the transition to freshman year of high school is filled with worries about social life, complicated schedules, and finding the right way to class. Somewhere along the way, concerns about quality of work and first and second quarter grades can get pushed down low on the list of priorities. At year's end, many rising sophomores are stunned by the fact that their 4.0 in eighth grade slipped to a 3.0 or 2.5. But a surprising question some counselors and parents hear from students is "do those freshman grades really matter?" According to several educational consultants and guidance counselors we interviewed, simply put....yes, all grades matter. But some point out that colleges can be somewhat forgiving of those first high school grades. ...see complete story