Aspiring school teachers fail in math
May 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under CCSD #46, Fund The Child, General
Only 27% of aspiring teachers could pass the math tests. If you have any doubts why fuzzy math, everyday math, new math or whatever name the education schools come up with. Money is not going to solve this problem. Competition, alternative certifications and real world experienced teachers will have the greatest impact. The Massachusetts Department [...]
D46 Parents Call for Community Forum
Several District 46 parents have been asking the school board to hold a community forum. The Daily Herald is finally reporting this story: District 46 resident Shannon Smigielski said she and other parents want elected board members to host a proper forum so there can be give-and-take on major issues such as spending. Smigielski said [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-17
RT @ILBlogger Should kids accused of crimes be kept out of school? http://bit.ly/j7Mmi # RT @ILBlogger Lake Villa pastor hopes to start Christian school: http://bit.ly/MHQr1 # L.A. Unified pays teachers not to teach: http://bit.ly/Hfu2g #tcot #education # Even if pension is cut, teachers get good deal: http://bit.ly/15KV7F #education # Illinois schools: Schools across Illinois freeze [...]
Illinois Blogger Meetup
This coming Friday, May 8th, there will be a blogger meetup at Carlucci’s Restaurant in Downers Grove, IL. This event is sponsored by the Sam Adams Alliance and Illinois Review. The event runs from 10 am – 4 pm and will feature Award Winning Investigative Journalist, Trent Siebert. Trent, now of the Texas Watchdog, is [...]
D46 Admin Pay Raises?
There is a school board meeting tonight at Grayslake Middle School. One topic being discussed is the Superintendent’s contract. Please attend if you want your voice heard. I’d like to suggest that the school board freeze pay or at least tie ti to CPI during these economic hard times. Woodland District 50 just froze the [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-03
Help out a Christian School, buy your Mother’s Day presents at http://tinyurl.com/dxebab #christian #homeschool # Powered by Twitter Tools.
Rate Your Teacher
There is a website that allows students and parents to rate their teachers. It is RateMyTeachers.com. Here are direct links to Grayslake schools that had a listing: Avon Grayslake Middle School Meadowview Grayslake High School Illinois Schools
