National Geographic and Goddard School partner for new book
Goddard Systems, Inc., named the number one child care franchise company for the ninth year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine, is pleased to announce a special initiative with the National Geographic Society (NGS). The Goddard School® — its teachers, children and parents — will play an integral role in developing the look, feel and content of a new book from NGS and award-winning author...
read full storyCorzine signs late hour executive order to form new education council
January 13, 2010 by NJ News
Filed under Education, New Jersey News
Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed an Executive Order establishing the New Jersey Council for Young Children to ensure collaboration and coordination among early childhood programs in the State and to maintain compliance with federal guidelines. “The foundation of New Jersey’s future begins with early childhood education,” Governor Corzine said. “Without question, the work...
read full storyNew GED testing indefinately postponed in New Jersey
January 13, 2010 by NJ News
Filed under Education, New Jersey News
The General Educational Development (GED) Testing Service has postponed the starting date for a new series of exams. A series of five new national exams was to have debuted in January 2012. According to the American Council on Education, owners of the GED tests, development of the new battery of tests has been suspended, pending completion of ongoing studies in many states (including New Jersey)...
read full storyNew report claims NJ making progress in closing the gap in eduction
January 13, 2010 by NJ News
Filed under Education, New Jersey News
Education Commissioner Lucille E. Davy today welcomed a new report by the Education Trust as further evidence that New Jersey is making strides in narrowing gaps in achievement on standardized tests without sacrificing progress of individual student groups. The recently released four-pronged analysis, titled “Gauging the Gaps, A Deeper Look at Student Achievement,” recognizes New Jersey as one...
read full storyHow can air travellers fight back against terrorism?
What needs to be done to create effective security that is not overly invasive and absurdly disruptive? Aviation expert witness Diana Fairechild, a former chief international flight attendant who flew 10 million miles then authored the bestselling Jet Smarter, offers her strategies for security today. ”Passengers used to be summarily excluded from participating in airline security,”...
read full storyAvatar raises the bar in CG animation
January 6, 2010 by NJ News
Filed under Education, Entertainment
James Cameron’s new computer graphics film, ‘Avatar’, is single-handedly raising the industry’s playing field of expertise. Avatar’s $300 million plus production costs, startling new computer graphics (CG) processes and universal acclaim has raised the bar for the entire animation industry, making other recently-released, big-budget CG-animated films pale by comparison. According to Sean...
read full storyGirl sticks tongue on flag pole in 10 degree weather on triple dog dare
Vancouver, CA -- A middle school girl in Vancouver stuck her tongue on a metal pole in what appears to have been a “triple dog dare” reenactment of the scene from “A Christmas Story”. School officials called 911 and firefighters used water to unstick the girl’s tongue from the pole. Mike Swanson, the firefighter who freed the girl from her pole said it was the...
read full story2 NYC Teachers in hot water over nude extra curricular activities
December 10, 2009 by NJ News
Filed under Education, Latest Headlines
New York City -- A janitor at New York’s James Madison High told school officials he caught two female teachers naked in an empty classroom. Both teachers, Cindi Mauro and Alini Brito have been reassigned pending an investigation. Students outside the high school defended the teachers, speculating the accusations are just false rumors intended to damage the reputation of the school...
read full storySchool Corruption in New Jersey runs rampant according to new documentary
Corruption scandals, greed and waste have destroyed education in New Jersey, but a new documentary called “The Cartel” is hoping to shed light on the subject. In this video from the movie, we learn about widespread fraud and corruption in New Jersey’s schools. Reports of school board members taking bribes and taking payments from private companies. School boards and workers...
read full storySchools not about kids. About getting elected according to new documentary
Teachers punished for speaking out. Principals fired for trying to do the right thing. Union leaders defending the indefensible. Bureaucrats blocking new charter schools. These are just some of the people we meet in The Cartel. The film also introduces us to teens who can’t read, parents desperate for change, and teachers struggling to launch stable alternative schools for inner city kids who...
read full storyKeys to Reading Readiness
Free Parent Education Program offered on October 23 Go here to see the original: Keys to Reading Readiness Share and Enjoy: Read More →
read full storyKeys to Reading Readiness
Free Parent Education Program offered on October 23 See more here: Keys to Reading Readiness Share and Enjoy: Read More →
read full storyHow its made: Solar Panels
With energy prices steadily rising, homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their energy bills. One way to do this is to use a solar panel or panels to generate electricity. Solar panels not only generate electricity from a renewable resource but there are no by-products that can be harmful to the environment like traditional energy resources. For somebody that is interested in this form of energy,...
read full storyNew reforms and updated graduation standards welcome New Jersey students back to school
As children say goodbye to another summer vacation and begin the familiar rituals that lead up to the return to school, educators throughout the state are hard at work preparing for a year that will be punctuated by major reforms on many levels. These reforms are led by changes in state academic standards to reflect the expectations and challenges of the 21st century, and more rigorous and relevant...
read full storyNew Jersey puts brakes on school administration payouts and nepotism
The appellate court decision upholding the authority of the Commissioner of Education to adopt fiscal accountability regulations “is a welcome affirmation of the Corzine administration’s efforts to bring transparency and efficiency to school district spending,” Commissioner Lucille E. Davy said today. In New Jersey Association of School Business Officials v Davy, issued today, the court ruled...
read full storyHow to get good grades in high school
In today’s competitive environment learning is not only your target. You must try to get better grads in your academics. Your grads are primary measurement of your skill. If you earn good grads in your academics is gives you better chance for next admission or in finding job. Below are the some tips for getting better grades in high school. Attend your class regularly If you choose traditional high...
read full storySchool is a big waste of time!
By Max Weber This was really a surprise to someone like me because since the first day I ever went to school I have always loved and enjoyed learning and studying, and as I grew older I came to believe and understand that education plays a major role in our lives. However, I recently noticed a troubling trend with teenagers and younger kids nowadays: they tend to easily dismiss the importance of school...
read full storyStart School off on a good note
By Kris Kombrink Sorry to say, but summer is winding down and it will soon be time to get back into that school routine. As a father of 3, I know this can be an interesting time of year. While some kids are excited to get back and see friends and favorite teachers, others need a little coaxing. Here are a few tips that can help get things going in the right direction… The New Schedule Don’t...
read full storyProtecting our children at School
By Catherine Williams The first day of school can be pretty chaotic for families more so if the kids are going to school for the first time. Teenagers may not be new to the routine but just the same they will be apprehensive of meeting new classmates, making new friends and coping with the demands of new teachers if they have to move to a new school. The entire family will have to face new adjustments...
read full storyWith new school year comes new opportunities for bullies
By Barry Karef Creating an effective plan of action to find a solution to your child’s bully problem at school is nearly impossible without some level of involvement by your child’s teacher, the principal, and other members of the school staff. Unfortunately, many parents are very reluctant to make the school aware of this type of problem until serious mental or physical damage has been...
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