Category : “Education Policy”

The Varsity Letterman

March 26, 2017Mike Vargas Education Policy, Sports, Uncategorized

Is this the end of the 3 sport athlete? Recently I was at a track meet and got chance to sit down with the coaches from a rival school. Being at schools with similar demographics we share a lot in

Testing Mr. Dicus

March 23, 2017Donnie Dicus Assessment, Current Affairs, Education Policy

As the majority of Americans are gearing up for baseball season, teachers are girding their loins for a less fun pastime; testing season. Testing season means walls must be covered so students can no longer use reminders around to room

SB 1038 – Lets Save High School Physics and Chem

February 26, 2017Mike Vargas Current Affairs, Education, Education Policy, Mathematics, Professional Development, Science

In Arizona, no one can argue that the shortage of teachers is at crisis proportions. There are less and less reasons each year to return to the classroom for teachers statewide. In the sciences, we are even harder pressed

Reality Check for This Here Teacher

February 20, 2017Amethyst Hinton Sainz Assessment, Education, Education Policy

Are we in a post-truth society? Are we hopelessly floating in our bubbles of alternative facts and biased narratives? Or can reasoning and evidence prevail? The truth is that sometimes, one doesn’t even need the facts to be “alternative” to

Received

February 19, 2017Donnie Dicus Assessment, Current Affairs, Education Policy, Elementary, Life in the Classroom

Recently, Secretary of Education Betsy Devos stated that many teachers are in “receive mode’ and are “waiting to be told what to do.” Many teacher advocates became ablaze with outrage as they decried this statement. I understand how many are

Test Talks or Stress Talks?

February 17, 2017Treva Jenkins Assessment, Education, Education Policy

Yes, it’s that time again. It’s time for the wonderful world of standardized testing. All is a buzz in the teacher’s lounge. Nope. Not really. This year, I feel more stress coming from my little scholars than I do my colleagues.

Questioning Ourselves

February 15, 2017Mike Lee Education, Education Policy

You don’t need me to tell you that education is facing a crisis in funding, teachers, and, most importantly, confidence. When it feels like so many people outside the public education sphere are not supporting our mission through action, it’s easy

50 Minute Recess: An Experience in a K Classroom

February 3, 2017Danielle Brown Current Affairs, Education, Education Policy, Elementary, Games, Life in the Classroom, Teacher Leadership

As I sit in a professional development on Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Kinder, toggling between Pinterest & Facebook, I found something that made my heart soar. A proposed bill that I have seen become law or policy in other states. A

APATHY IN ARIZONA

February 1, 2017Mike Vargas Education, Education Policy, Mathematics, Mentoring, Professional Development, Science, Social Issues, Teacher Leadership, Uncategorized

APATHY IN ARIZONA Recently I walked into a gas station and inquired about the job posting. The manager position I inquired about offered a higher salary per year than our new first year teachers with specialized training in education. When

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