British Education Secretary Suggests Children Read 50 Books a Year
In an article in The Telegraph last week, British Education Secretary Michael Gove called for teachers in England to encourage their students to read at least 50 books a year, claiming that academic rigor in England has been faltering for … (Read more )
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Autistic 12-year-old has IQ higher than Einstein
When Jacob Barnett graduates from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis this spring, he’ll already have a place staked out in the university’s PhD program where he plans to expand on Einstein’s theory of relativity. This in itself would be impressive for … (Read more )
Florida parents want child with allergy removed from school
Parents at Edgewater Elementary School are lining up with picket signs this week. While parents,teachers, and politicians around the country have spent the last six months arguing about education spending cuts and failing schools, these Florida parents have gathered to … (Read more )
Importance of early reading up for debate
How soon should parents start teaching their children to read? Public schools begin instruction as soon students enter kindergarten. Yet, a recent article in the New York Times revealed than many Manhattan private schools are waiting until first grade to … (Read more )
Study says social class, not good parenting, predicts a child’s progress in school
An article published in the Guardian today claims that social class makes all the difference when it comes to school. Good parenting techniques — like reading bedtime stories and checking homework, have no effect on a child’s educational progress. None. … (Read more )