Education Articles October 2006



Washington D.C. Teacher Recognized For Excellence by Congress

How can I benefit from a Traffic Safety Course?

What is the Bible Code Software?

Management Qualifications - The Degree Dilemma

Nursery Insurance Secrets

5 Tips to Passing the RICA for California Teachers

Health Care Training Diversifies to Accommodate Changes in Policy

Doctoral Candidates and the Prioritization of Education, Work and a Social Life

Automotive Mechanic Training More Popular Than Ever With High School Graduates

Location Makes a World of Difference for Culinary Graduates

Advertising Industry a Reflection of the Times

Online IT Degrees Offer Advantages Over Campus-Based Programs

Homeland Security Education and the Corporate World

Choosing Typing Software

Arts for Academic Achievement Help Students in Minneapolis Schools

The Teacher Advancement Program at Cincinnati Schools Seeks to Keep Good Teachers

Forensics in the Classroom: Court TV comes to Atlanta Schools

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Comes to Washington D.C. Schools

Orange County Schools Build Civic Education with Disney

Las Vegas Academy’s Series of Short Plays Showcases Student Talent in Las Vegas Schools

The San Jose Unified School District wins honors for its Board of Education Driven Public Engagement Model

Take Stock in Children College Scholarships for Orlando Schools and Seminole County Public Schools

WebQuests Let Students Explore Independentally in Indianapolis Schools

The John Muir Learning Garden Brightens San Francisco Schools

Teachers Explore New Methods for Teaching Literacy in Long Island Schools

San Antonio Independent School District Gears Up for College

Unlocking the Bible

Earn Your MBA Degree Online

Nashville Schools Examines Its 2005-2006 Performance

Minneapolis Schools Team Up With Local Radio

Miami Schools Expands and Prepares for the 2006-2007 School Year

Long Island Schools Rethink Gym Credit

Las Vegas Schools Prosper this Summer

Indianapolis Sees Success Involving Fathers

Technology Initiative in Detroit Public Schools

Columbus Schools’ Innovative Partnership Programs Continue to Succeed

Cleveland Opens Five New Schools for 2006 – 2007

Cincinnati Schools Establishes Programs That Unite Educators and the Community

International Baccalurette Programs Heat Up Charlotte

Atlanta Schools’ Public Engagement Partnerships

Pittsburgh Schools Use the Summer to Prepare for the Future

Orlando Schools Make Plans for the 2006-2007 School Year

Nashville Schools Prosper and Grow this Summer

Minneapolis Schools Work to Improve Physical Education and Nutritional Programs

Indianapolis Schools Teachers Receive Awards Recognizing Positive Performance

Gym Goes Online

Columbus Schools Conduct Partnership Programs that Aid Students

Cleveland Schools Career Fields Program

Cincinnati Schools Offers Specialty High School Programs

Washington DC Schools Improves Its After-School Program

Seattle Schools Participate in Washington Assessment of Student Learning

San Francisco Schools’ Small Schools Program

Miami Schools Teach Entrepreneurship

Charlotte Schools Doing Better and Teachers Awarded in 2006

Atlanta Schools Have a Busy and Productive Summer

San Jose Schools Changes School Nutrition and Limits Junk Food

San Antonio Schools Celebrate Successes and Create New Programs to Further Achievement

Orange County Schools’ Native American Program

Long Island Schools Improve in the 2005-2006 School Year

Las Vegas Schools Open New Schools and Hire New Teachers

Detroit Schools Excel in National Competitions

Students and Teachers in Pittsburgh Schools Receive Year End Honors and Awards

Orlando Schools Aim to Improve Language Program

Nashville Schools Release 2005-2006 Data and Makes Plans for the 2006-2007 School Year

Columbus Schools Create SuccessWorks Academy to Combat Poor Conduct and Academics

Cleveland Schools Aim for Healthy Students and Teachers

Cincinnati Schools Creates Programs to Improve Teaching and Learning

Washington D.C. School District Takes Aim at Language and Cultural Education

Different Schools in the Seattle School District Honor Graduates

San Francisco Schools Connect to China and its Chinese Community

Minneapolis School District Honors Volunteers

Miami Schools Get Top Marks this Year

Indianapolis Schools Attend National Meetings and Competitions While Making Improvements for the Next School Year

San Jose Schools’ Alternative Education Program Saves Troubled Students

This Summer is Full of Honors and Functions in the San Antonio School District

Orange County Unified School District Uses New Strategy to Help Obese Students

Long Island Unified School District’s Foundation for the Advancement of Student Technology

Las Vegas School District’s R. Guild Gray Virtual Gallery

Detroit School District Makes Connection to Minorities

Charlotte Mecklenburg School District’s CMS-TV3

Atlanta School District Receives High Marks and Scholarship Funds

Family Math Nights Bring Together Parents and Teachers in Seattle Schools

Pittsburgh Public Schools Early Childhood Program Brings Quality to Preschool Education

Summer HEAT 2006 Offers Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers in Miami – Dade County School District

Detroit Schools Partner for Engineering Success

Cleveland Schools Open Applications for New Magnet School

Charlotte – Mecklenburg Schools Lead the Nation in Preschool Education Programs

I KNOW I CAN helps Students in Columbus Schools Attain Their College Dreams

Student loan strategies and tips for 2007

Success University - The New Wave Of Online Education

New Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2008

San Jose Schools Celebrate Beethoven with Essay Contest

San Francisco Gets Serious About Arts Education

San Antonio Independent School District Welcome New Additions

Pittsburg Schools’ Magnet Schools Programs

Orlando Schools Receive Awards and Funding from the Community

Orange County Schools’ Special Education Alliance

Nashville Schools Begin New Projects to Help Teachers and Parents

Minneapolis Schools’ Arts for Academic Achievement Program

Miami Schools Provides Programs for Students’ Future

Special Education Programs Meeting Student Needs in Nassau County

Las Vegas Schools Kicks Off Several Events for the New School Year

Indianapolis Schools Work With Their Communities to Improve Schools

Detroit Schools Has a Difficult Start to the 2006-2007 School Year

Columbus Schools’ Partnership Program Offers a Variety of Programs for Students

Cleveland Schools Students and Programs Supported by Politicians and Celebrities

Cincinnati Schools’ Environmentally Sound Building Featured in National Education Magazine

Charlotte Schools Team Up With Local Businesses to Improve Schools

Atlanta Schools’ "Wellness" Workshops Project

The Jason Project Takes Math and Science Education Out of the Classroom

The Mayor’s College Fair Provides Tuition Assistance for Washington D.C. Schools

Seattle School Librarian Honored

San Jose Schools Has a Rewarding Summer

San Francisco Uses Weighed Student Formulas to Track School Needs

San Antonio Schools Receives Grants to Prepare Students and Build New Facilities

Pittsburgh High School Reform Task Force

Orange County and Microsoft Technology Voucher Program

The Five Proven Ways to Combine Job and Studies

Discover Hidden Gems of Online Education

Why Education System Fails to Challenge Students at School

Scholarship Essay Contests: 10 Sure-Fire Ways to Win in Essay Challenge

Online Distance Education Program - How To Improve Your Life While Living It

Some Texas Schools Reject State Merit Pay Program

Ohio Schools Question Perfect Attendance Reports of Internet Schools

New York Schools Announce 228 High Schools in Need of Improvement

Michigan Schools Loss of Students Means Millions Lost in State Funding

Baltimore Schools Experiment Raises Expectations and Results

Education And Life

Distance Learning Is it the Answer?

Your Own Business - Reading for Success

The Seven Steps To Employment Success System: The Thank You Letter

San Diego Schools Closing Gap in Math

Philadelphia Schools and Privatization — Is It a Mistake?

Questions Rising Concerning Spending of Funds by the Mayor and the New York City Schools

The Los Angeles Schools Bond Measure — Is It Needed?

Conservative Report Applauds Bush and Progress of Florida Schools

Top Artists Join Music Project to Benefit the California Schools

Arizona Schools Math Standards — Is There a Better Way

Virginia Schools Students Face New Type of Study Program This Fall

Texas Schools See Increase in Number of AP Exams Taken and Improved Results

Olson’s Fourth Bid to Represent the Tampa Schools

Confidence in the St. Louis Schools Hitting All-Time Low with Philanthropists

New Experience for Some San Diego Schools Students and Their Teachers

Phoenix Schools’ Roosevelt District in Serious Trouble with Arizona Department of Education

Two Orlando Schools in Trouble with State Board of Education

Ohio Schools Achievement Committee to Review Guidelines for Teaching Controversial Topics

Recall Fever Rages in the Michigan Schools

Dress Code Is New Hot Button for the Houston Schools

Foundation Supports Student Achievement in Denver Schools

Dallas Schools Tackling Tough Issue of Ethnic Slurs

New Learning Standards for Chicago Schools Kindergartners

Charter Schools in Boston Are Urged to Join Boston Schools System

Baltimore Schools Lose in Court — Ruling Favored Charter Schools

State and Feds at Odds Over New Rules for Scoring Arizona Schools

A TESOL career can take you travel the world

Big Three Automakers Facing Stiff Competition on Fuel Economy Front

Psy D and PhD Offer Different Opportunities for Doctorate Students

Recent Failed Terror Plots Renew Battle Over Homeland Security Funding

Information Technology Jobs on the Rise in the Health Care Industry

Health Care Career Opportunities Growing as Baby Boomer Generation Ages

Executive MBA Programs Gaining in Popularity

Finding Fossil Information On The Web

British Isles to Disappear From the School Map

The Debate over Lengthening Time in School