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What’s a nice activity to do with ESL kindergarten students on the first day of school?
16 hours ago ago from Literacy News
Pages: Prev 1 2 Next Pages: Prev 1 2 Next This will be my 1st year teaching and I'll be teaching a kindergarten self-contained ESL class. The first 2 days of school are half-days and I needed an idea of something to do with them that perhaps gets them acquainted. Any ideas??? (They are ELLs and most probably won't know much ENglish, if any). Image taken on 2006-03-30 02:58:24. Image Source. (Used with permission) Related ...
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21 hours ago ago from Blogging MPS
The 2009 winners of Teacher EXCEL Grant awards were honored at a reception last week where they were served delicious snacks and, later and even better, checks to fund their projects. The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. sponsors the program, which awards mini-grants of up to $750 for teachers to fund creative classroom projects or activities that enrich student-learning experiences. Below are some videos from the event. The ...
Related contentsuperintendent refuses meeting with south philly high students
23 hours ago ago from angry asian man
Got word that late last night Superintendent Arlene Ackerman refused a request to meet with student leaders of the boycott at South Philadelphia High School. The students had requested to present their concerns about how to ensure a safe transition back to school, including a meeting with the staff at South Philly High. Dr. Ackerman responded that she would only meet with students on school
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13 hours ago ago from The Coalition for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
Posted on Fri, Dec. 11, 2009 http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/79034922.html School district officials must act more aggressively to reduce tension and ensure safety at South Philadelphia High School, which has been rocked by racial attacks on Asian students. Superintendent Arlene Ackerman was slow to publicly respond to the first major crisis in her administration. Now, she must work harder to reassure ...
Related contentGet Global Warming Out of Our Schools (Start calling it the name it deserves - Warmageddon!)
5 hours ago ago from ManGod
Because of the recent revelations of "Climategate" (see source materials below) and my experience raising two children in private and public schools in California, I believe we need to start a nationwide campaign to get "global warming" immediately removed from the curriculum of our schools. We cannot wait for politicians or activists to do any more damage to our future generation. "Global warming" is not just an objectionable and ...
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Girl, 17, wounded in shooting at La. high school
16 hours ago ago from U.S. News
Girl, 17, wounded in shooting at La. high school SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) -- Police in the northwestern Louisiana city of Shreveport say a female student was shot on the grounds of a high school and a suspect was arrested. Police say it happened at 8:10 a.m. Friday at Booker T. Washington High School in Shreveport. Police Cpl. Bill Goodin said the victim, a 17-year-old girl, was shot several times but was expected to survive. Goodin told The ...
Related contentNew Visions for Public Schools Announces Board Succession Plan; Roger Altman Appointed Co-Chairman
19 hours ago ago from PopEater
NEW YORK, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- New Visions for Public Schools, the largest education reform organization dedicated to improving the quality of education children receive in New York City's public schools, today announced a leadership succession plan for its Board of Directors. Roger C. Altman, a member of the Board for 13 years, has been appointed Co-Chairman. New Visions Founder and Chairman Richard I. Beattie will continue to serve as ...
Related contentPlant High expansion OK'd, but some concessions made
22 hours ago ago from Media General - TBO.com
TAMPA - Residents concerned expansion of Plant High will have a further impact on their surrounding neighborhood were unable to convince the city council Thursday night to reject the project, but achieved concessions to reduce privacy and parking problems. The council voted 5-0 to approve Hillsborough County schools' special use request to build a 16-classroom addition at Plant, but suggestions by some of the 15 residents who spoke against ...
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