The November 28 issue of Newsweek has a very interesting article on the value of teachers. The author discusses the mental stresses and poor wages that go along with teaching our nation’s youth. “The Wages of Teaching” is a must read for anyone in the field of education.
Saving Money and Improving Education…
“Saving Money and Improving Education: How School Choice Can Help States Reduce Education Costs”
by David Salisbury is one of the latest offerings by the non-profit public policy research foundation the Cato Institute. It looks specifically at the fiscal sense of school choice programs in Pennsylvania and other states.
Environments and Early Childhood Learning
The May o5 issue of Young Children has an interesting article on the importance of a child’s environment and it’s impact on learning. It discusses different spaces that are more accommodating to younger children. It even explains the significance of the furniture, equipment and materials used to further progressive learning.
The cover story of Phi Delta Kappan’s May 05 issue brings up some very interesting points: Why is Social Studies such a broad subject? How much do Social Studies teachers really need to know?and What are the most important areas of study? This article should be read by anyone who teaches or intends to teach Social Studies. Social Studies teachers unite!