Officials sanction 'harsh discipline' on students

                   
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turkishdailynews.com.tr     Apr 21, 2008            

On the heels of EU officials' voicing concerns about children's rights in Turkey, an Education Ministry investigation concluded this week that using corporal punishment on students has an ... educational purpose in the case of an Istanbul school principal seen spanking... [read full story]                    

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Racial remarks by teacher unveil possible race problems at school

tampabays10.com     Apr 18, 2008          

Science teacher apologizes to student for saying he would complain even if he "hanged him with a new rope." The teacher tells principal he did not use it as a racial slur, but the student's parent disagrees. ... New Port Richey, Florida - Instead, she says her son became...                    

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Merit Pay Chronicles: A Teacher Speaks!

educationwonk.blogspot.com     Apr 18, 2008          

Maria Neira is a former classroom teacher who runs a teachers union in New York State. Consider reading what she has to say on the subject of teacher pay based on test scores: Fully understanding last week's battle in Albany over whether student test scores should be used to determine which...                    

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Teachers full of praise for challenge

nst.com.my     Apr 20, 2008          

KUANTAN: The RHB-NST Spell-It-Right (SIR) Challenge got the thumbs up from primary schoolteachers at the close of its first day yesterday. ... The primary school challenge, held at Kuantan Parade, attracted a total of 13 schools from Pahang. Despite feeling tired at the...                    

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Students Rally For Teacher Who Won't Remove Bible From Class

gatewaypundit.blogspot.com     Apr 20, 2008          

The Left continues its attacks on religion...Where in the Constitution does it say to wipe out Christianity?Mount Vernon student Caleb McCoy rallies student support for eighth-grade science teacher John Freshwater, who on Wednesday was directed to remove a Bible from his...                    

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'Teaching to the test' is not the same as cheating

deseretnews.com     Apr 20, 2008          

I have a confession to make. For the entire 28 years that I taught high school English, I taught to the test. And I'm proud to finally admit it. ... By Walt Gardner Christian Science Monitor Published: Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:24 a.m. MDT LOS ANGELES — I have a...                    

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Teacher Must Remove Bible from Desk?

theconservativevoice.com     Apr 20, 2008          

"The removal of it will be nothing short of the infringement on my deeply held religious beliefs," he said. ... Mount Vernon Ohio Middle School science teacher John Freshwater will not remove the Bible from atop his desk. He’ll take opposing school superintendent and...                    

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Brandywine mini classes spark creativity

delawareonline.com     Apr 20, 2008          

In those high-energy moments before school buses whisked children away at week's end, a whirlwind of 39 different activities — all happening at once — competed for visitor attention at Mount Pleasant Elementary School in north Wilmington. ... By EDWARD L. KENNEY • The...                    

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Mini classes spark creativity

delawareonline.com     Apr 20, 2008          

In those high-energy moments before school buses whisked children away at week's end, a whirlwind of 39 different activities -- all happening at once -- competed for visitor attention at Mount Pleasant Elementary School in north Wilmington. ... The weekly activities are...                    

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New chief of schools improved grade gaps

tmcnet.com     Apr 20, 2008          

New chief of schools improved grade gaps ... KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Apr. 20--WATERLOO -- Gary Norris implemented a flurry of initiatives to boost academic achievement during four years as superintendent of Florida's Sarasota County School District. Norris is...                    

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Classroom Observations

suite101.com     Apr 20, 2008          

Classroom observations are stressful for all teachers, but with some helpful tips you too can survive them. You just need a little common sense. ... are stressful for all teachers, but with some helpful tips you too can survive them. Whether it's a pre-planned or a...                    

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