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  • Oops, TAKS might not be making the grade

    Texas has had its share of headaches when it comes to testing.  Does anyone else remember the TECAT?  That was a test that every Texas teacher had to take to keep on trucking.  It was an absurd, expensive ordeal where teachers were treated like cattle because lawmakers weren't sure that they were educated enough ...
    Posted to Betty's Blog (Weblog) by Betty on March 3, 2007
  • How Special Is It?

    A group of parents are not happy about the decision to discontinue separate classes for their children.  On washingtonpost.com A plan to phase out Montgomery County's secondary learning centers, programs in eight middle and high schools that teach special education students in separate classes, is meeting with determined resistance ...
    Posted to Betty's Blog (Weblog) by Betty on January 14, 2007
  • Anger Management Anyone?

    Schools in the Palatine-based Elementary District 15 want to help parents with anger management.  In an article on chicagotribune.com we find schools wanting to help parents deal with tempers at home so that their children can learn how to approach their anger in a reasonable manner. Tackling the touchy subject with a series of free ...
    Posted to Betty's Blog (Weblog) by Betty on January 11, 2007