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• A dislike of Islam and muslims, most prominent amongst conservatives?

  Photo courtesy of the National Post, URL http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/10/26/tasha-kheiriddin-arab-spring-leads-to-shariah-autumn/I have to begin by saying that I have no conclusive evidence that shows that disike of Islam and muslims in genera

  by gabrieldzsurdzsa - October 26, 2011

• A “balanced” standardized testing approach is a good thing

  Update 5pm Friday, October 21, 2011: I just got a Google Alert to this Christian Science Monitor breaking news item that the United States Senate voted this afternoon to drop the provision in the No Child Left Behind law that required annual standard

  by cruxofthematter - October 21, 2011

• Parents & teachers: Podcast on overcoming reading fluency problems

  For anyone trying to help children (or adults for that matter), the Brannigan/Margolis website on reading disabilities has just what you need. It is a free podcast by Dr. Tim Rasinski of Kent State University on how to help students overcome reading...

  by cruxofthematter - October 20, 2011

• Forsyth N.C. implements “Rachel’s Challenge” anti-bullying

  School districts in the United States are implementing a very powerful anti-bullying program called “Rachel’s Challenge” — a tribute to Rachel Scott, the first student shot in the Columbine disaster. Some schools in Forsyth, North...

  by cruxofthematter - October 20, 2011

• “Library Build” non-profit a wonderful idea to revive school libraries

  I noticed an interesting article yesterday in yesterday’s Philadelphia “Inquirer.” Written by Kristen A. Graham, it is about teacher Callie Hammond, laid off last June, who has set up a non-profit group called “Library Build.”...

  by cruxofthematter - October 20, 2011

• Windsor teacher faces abuse charges by Ontario College of Teachers

  Colleen Anne Murphy was a substitute teacher for the Greater Essex County District School Board in the Windsor, Ontario area for seven years, resigning in 2009 amid allegations she physically and psychologically abused students. According to Sarah...

  by cruxofthematter - October 19, 2011

• NY Regents test cheating measures leaving a quality education behind?

  Read this Wall Street Journal article by the Associated Press. It is about cheating on standardized tests and the policies New York is putting in place to stop it. Well, hello? Are U.S. education officials so close to the situation they can’t...

  by cruxofthematter - October 18, 2011

• Study claims preemies have a higher risk of autism

  During the last couple of days, the media have been reporting that, according to a recent study, babies born prematurely (preemies) have a higher incidence of autism. The claim, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, and communcated by lead researcher

  by cruxofthematter - October 18, 2011

• Marywood Palm Valley School “anti-bullying” campaign Oct. 17-21

  I always like to find positive anti-bullying news. Marywood Palm Valley School is a private school in California that is starting a preventative anti-bullying campaign today which will run through until Friday (October 17-21, 2011).  As reported by...

  by cruxofthematter - October 17, 2011

• Autism is treatable? More on ARI Conference at Las Vegas

  As many autism activists know, there is a conference currently underway in Las Vegas (October 13-16). One of the main topics is that autism does not have to be a lifelong static disorder. Here are a few paragraphs from Market Watch: “As autism...

  by cruxofthematter - October 17, 2011