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 ...

An article on washingtonpost.com gives us insight to the history of Montessori Schools.  Started in January 1907, they are ready to celebrate their 100th birthday.  Maria Montessori,  an Italian physician, started her school by allowing students the freedom to approach learning as individuals using a variety of ...