Maintaining the Status Quo
20
2017
In an Opinion Article in USA Today, January 19, 2017, Gloria Romero and Larry Sand cite information from a recent National EDCHOICE survey revealing that most American parents are not getting the educational options they want. When parents were asked about their preferences, 41% of school parents prefer a …
A New Year’s Resolution by Herb Hunt
29
2016
Dan Thomasson recently wrote an article: Does DeVos have the answers? He discussed the attitudes and beliefs that the nominee for Secretary of Education holds. There is one paragraph that really made an impact on me. Thomasson wrote: DeVos has spent much of her adult life trying as a philanthropist, …
Trying to Make Sense of PSSA/Keystone Scores by Len Rich
04
2016
The state recently “scored” all public schools in Pennsylvania. The school report card is the School Performance Profile. Schools are given a score from 0-100. Schools that score between 90-100 are at the apex. Schools that score between 80-89 are exceeding state expectations. Scores between 70-79 are at state expectations. …
TEACHING: A TRADE OR A PROFESSION — Part 2
29
2016
WHY NOT A PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF EDUCATION? Jay Hertzog, D. Ed. Dean Emeritus and Professor Secondary Education In my previous blog for HH Events, I asked the question: Is Teaching a Trade or a Profession? I’d like to follow up with that theme in this writing. We have been …
Part 2–School-Based Mental Health by Christina Karmecy
13
2016
Editor’s Comment: This is the second of a two part series on Mental Health in Schools. Visit the archives for Part 1-Mental Health Issues in School. The next steps were very logistical. South Side Area School District is slightly unique in that we are a one campus school. Our students …
Mental Health Issues in School
28
2016
School-Based Mental Health by Christina Karmecy School districts work hard to foster, promote and inspire excellence amongst their student body. Student achievement and success can only transpire if all stakeholders work together to break down the barriers that inhibit students from working at their best ability. Childhood mental health disorders …
Can Someone with Minimal Skills and Training be a Successful Teacher
25
2016
Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoran Senate of Pennsylvania Session of 2015 – 2016 Regular Session MEMORANDUM Posted: May 24, 2016 10:09 AM From: Senator Lloyd K. Smucker To: All Senate members Subject: Relieving the Substitute Teacher Shortage I will soon be introducing legislation aimed at increasing the pool of substitute teachers for …
Implementing Change an Educator’s Story
23
2016
When the high school I worked at started their 1:1 laptop program, I moved from my spacious classroom to a desk next to the server in the Tech Support Center. In my new role as Curriculum Development Specialist in Education Technology, I learned firsthand the tense relationship that can exist …
TEACHING: A TRADE OR A PROFESSION
01
2016
Jay Hertzog, D. Ed. Dean Emeritus and Professor Secondary Education I recently attended the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) annual conference in Chicago where I am on the Commission for Accrediting Alternative Programs. This was the first meeting of our Commission and needless to say, it proved interesting. As we …
Over-parenting, Growth Mindset and Productive Struggle: A Confluence in Education by Dr. James Preston
08
2016
As a newly minted father, my perspective on the world has changed. As an educator and type-A person most would not be surprised that upon learning that I was going to be a father, I decided to do some reading on the matter. One would think a soon-to-be father …