Area educators unhappy with state

New Albany Tribune

Dr. Tony Bennett and the Indiana Department of Education have failed social studies. In the rush to reform K-12 social studies education , ...



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Law that would require medical approach to human growth teaching creates divisions

Leader-Telegram

That said, educators teaching sex education also need to have the trust of the community, including their students' parents, said Tackmann, ...

Longtime educator Thornton dies

Abilene Reporter-News

He graduated from McCamey High School and went on to earn a bachelor of music education from Sul Ross State University in Alpine. ...

How does tenor work with teachers/educators?
Q. I know tenor makes it difficult for teachers who have been with the school a long time to get fired, but how exactly does this work?
Asked by caitlinaliceinwonderland - Mon Nov 3 15:45:51 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If she's a soprano or alto, it's better. Real answer: Academic tenure is primarily intended to guarantee the right to academic freedom: it protects teachers and researchers when they dissent from prevailing opinion, openly disagree with authorities of any sort, or spend time on unfashionable topics. Thus academic tenure is similar to the lifetime tenure that protects some judges from external pressure. Without job security, the scholarly community as a whole might favor "safe" lines of inquiry. Tenure makes original ideas more likely to arise, by giving scholars the intellectual autonomy to investigate the problems and solutions about which they are most passionate, and to report their honest conclusions. In economies where higher… [cont.]
Answered by Yam King 7 - Mon Nov 3 16:01:07 2008

Government paying off student loans for educators?
Q. I want to be a K-12 teacher. I've heard of some sort of organization that will pay off all of your student loans if you teach at a high risk high school for 2 years. Can anyone help me with this? A little info please? Thank you so much.
Asked by purple. - Fri Feb 20 21:40:36 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They help pay, but they dont pay all of it.
Answered by Mike P - Fri Feb 20 21:47:44 2009

What is the importance of a code of ethics to early childhood educators?
Q. What is the importance of a code of ethics to early childhood educators?
Asked by docv2004 - Mon Mar 13 10:42:33 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is very important! The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct can be used to help make difficult decisions. It is a reference to help clarify our thinking and prioritize our responsibilities. Divided into three parts, it is built upon Core Values that we hold about what we ought to do and to be with young children, the Principles that define practices, and Ideals, or exemplary practice. It is a professional compass for use in making a decision. The Core Values are deeply rooted in the history of our field such as: Appreciating childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle Basing our work with children on knowledge of child development Appreciating and supporting the close ties between the child and family Recognizing that… [cont.]
Answered by fabby - Mon Mar 13 10:54:28 2006