Arlington County Teachers Become Students in Handwriting Class

Washington Post

The curriculum , which uses music and movement to teach pencil grip and letter formation, has become known for its effectiveness with special education ...



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Survey: 'Half of adults lack confidence in US education'

WND.com

According to Wenzel, "A major problem, the [education] poll shows, stems from the curriculum . Just 29 percent said they think schools are teaching ...



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DPS chief: It's time to focus on personnel

Denver Post

That 83-page reform package called for changes as varied as more nutritious food offerings and different science curriculum , to doubling up classes for ...



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How to make decisions in planning the curriculum?
Q. I am a teacher and I need to ask details on how to make decisions in planning the curriculum?
Asked by tues - Tue May 12 00:26:55 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't quite understand your question "ask details on how to make decisions planning the curriculum", but I am a retired teacher and I think you may be looking at an entire term or year and wondering how to plan it out to cover it all. l was an elem teacher and my goal at all levels in elem. was to make sure they could read, because by the time they got to middle school, they had to read to learn. Then I concentrated on math. Those, to me, are the 2 most basic skills and then writing. If you are secondary, I'm not as much help, but focus on what they must know to go on and make sure you get that done !
Answered by Wendy b - Tue May 12 00:54:22 2009

How do I make the transition from teaching in the classroom to a career in curriculum development?
Q. I have been teaching for three years, but I want to move into curriculum development. I have a masters of education in curriculum and development and am very interested in transitioning completely to curriculum development, but I am not quite sure how to do that.
Asked by QT D Bomb - Sun Dec 24 23:19:27 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First, look for internal promotion opportunities. Could you become the head of the X department within your current school or at a new school in your district? In that position, you would be able to take on some curriculum leadership responsibilities while staying in the classroom. Once you've demonstrated that kind of initiative, jobs outside the classroom from the Board/Ministry of Education and/or the school district would be more within your reach. Those jobs are normally advertised in trade newsletters and on the websites of the respective agencies.
Answered by Jetgirly - Mon Dec 25 22:00:01 2006

What's your favorite online site to buy used curriculum?
Q. Where do you like to buy/sell used curriculum online? Why is this place your favorite? Any tips for buying/selling used curricula?
Asked by Jazzy - Tue Mar 11 18:05:32 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My favorite is on the Yahoo Group I own for those selling materials from my curriculum. K12 (and only from K12). I'm able to reduce my costs quite a bit, and I already know most of the members and trust them. My second place is another YGroup I own for local/regional HS'ers. I sell all my non-K12 items there, or at least try to. Most of it sells. If I don't get rid of used materials with the first two, I list them on PaperbackSwap, SwapaCD, or SwapaDVD (all sister sites). Then I get free credits to use on more curricula! :-) I LOVE the sites. I've mailed out nearly 300 books the past year, sent out maybe 10 CD's and 25 DVD's, but I've rec'd over 200 books, about 25 CD's and 55 DVD's (can exchange credits b/t sites). I love it!! … [cont.]
Answered by ASD & DYS Mum - Wed Mar 12 11:04:15 2008