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 ...

A video on the growing dilemma of how to successfully educate middle schoolers discusses doing away with middle schools altogether.  One possibility is to keep students in elementary school through the 8th grade.  Another choice is to house 6th through 12th graders ...

The superintendent for Anne Arundel is making an entire staff of a high school reapply for their jobs.  This includes teachers, administrators, custodians, and secretaries.  Get out the broom, and get ready for a clean sweep.  Annapolis High School has failed to meet No Child Left Behind guidelines for four ...

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 ...

Students are actively working towards gaining admittance into prestigious public high schools around the country.  On washingtonpost.com the story of thirteen year old Nathan Saunders is one of a young man who is working extremely hard to gain admittance to the science and technology program at Eleanor Roosevelt in Greenbelt.  His ...