Open Letter to Teachers about Standardized Test Scores + {Teacher Appreciation Week Printable} One of my least favorite times in the school year is the end of the year standardized testing. But probably not for the reason that you would think. You see, I know that those test … [Read more...] about Open Letter to Teachers about Standardized Test Scores + {Teacher Appreciation Week Printable}
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Domestic Violence Being Joked About in Fourth Grade Curriculum
This is not a topic that I would have even thought to write about on my own. It wouldn’t have even crossed my mind. Until, I was helping my son review for this science test a few days ago. I mean, why would I have even had reason to believe anything about domestic … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Being Joked About in Fourth Grade Curriculum
Every Kid in a Park: Fourth Graders and their families get FREE admission to National Parks
Is your child a fourth grader for the 2015-2016 school year? If so, your fourth grade student—and entire family—qualifies to visit all national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal park lands throughout the 2015-2016 school year—for FREE … [Read more...] about Every Kid in a Park: Fourth Graders and their families get FREE admission to National Parks
The False Assumptions of Common Core and PARCC
You are probably aware that Common Core testing started last week in a state-wide rollout in Ohio. For our state, it was the implementation of the PARCC test (Partnership Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers). Even if your state didn’t give the PARCC test, if you live … [Read more...] about The False Assumptions of Common Core and PARCC
19 Action News Picked Up Our Efforts to Repeal Common Core and PARCC
Last week, I had the opportunity to talk to Reporter Dan DeRoos about concerns that parents (and teachers) here in Ohio are having regarding Common Core and PARCC testing. I am also very happy to report that since starting the petition to repeal Common Core and PARCC just two … [Read more...] about 19 Action News Picked Up Our Efforts to Repeal Common Core and PARCC