Every December the debate about religion and public schools is revived. Here Jill Davidson, the mom of three kids in the Providence Public Schools in Rhode Island, takes a personal look at what is and what isn’t acceptable when it comes to bringing religion in the classroom. She is the director of publications and communications…
Danske folkeskolelærere er klar til at undervise mere for at leve op til regeringens mål om mere undervisning, men så skal skoledagen laves helt om, lyder det fra lærerne.
A recent survey of parents in Japan found that almost 90% of those polled believe that English education should be improved. At issue, they say, is that English lessons offer few opportunities to speak the language and focus too little on practical skills. The survey also found that a majority of parents place a priority…
Regional languages no longer may be the primary languages of instruction under a proposal introduced this week in Spain that emphasises teaching in Spanish. Under the proposal, if parents want their children to be taught in Spanish, they must be offered that option -- even if it means that private classes must be offered. Opponents…
In Japan, a growing number of college students are engaging in service learning experiences, in which they use what they have learned in the classroom in the real-world -- and vice versa. Supporters say the experiences help students develop social skills and encourage civic engagement locally and globally.
This article profiles five schools with high teacher retention rates and interviews staff to explain the reasons why turnover is low, such as a healthy work environment and empowered teachers.