K-12 Articles

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 11:15 PM

In order that the audience will have a complete understanding of the purpose of your physical education demonstration and be able to grasp the meaning of each activity, it is necessary to have a leader describe the program as it moves along. Here is a descriptive talk, which may be given along with the program. It will help a great deal to have a loud speaking system. Here's an example of how to open your presentation. Ladies and Gentlemen: We welcome you to the Physica... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Paul Counts @ Wednesday, 9th May 2007 @ 10:13 AM

Identifying the deep and underlying causes of learning disabilities doesn't have to be difficult. A "Learning Style Exercise" helps bring to the surface potential causes for many common learning disabilities including dyslexia (difficulty understanding words, sentences, or paragraphs), dyscalculia (difficulty solving mathematical problems and grasping mathematical concepts, and auditory and visual processing disabilities. There are many other disabilities as well that affect people ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Alec Moreland @ Saturday, 28th April 2007 @ 10:52 PM

As of July 1, 2007 California Senate Bill 12, which mandates sweeping changes in what snacks may be present on campuses, will go into effect. This will literally changed the landscape of school fundraising and vending in California. Surprisingly, many schools are unprepared for the new changes or unaware entirely of the need for healthy fundraising solutions! A lot of this has to do with the fact the manufacturers and distributors who have supplied chocolate, candy and other junk food ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Friday, 27th April 2007 @ 8:21 PM

A learning disability is a problem that the brain has in processing certain kinds of information. This information may take the form of verbal, written, or numerical cues. While these problems can't be cured, they can be effectively dealt with through various strategies. People with learning problems often go on to live highly successful lives, but first they must identify what type of disability they have and how to work with it. The following is a listing of the most common learning d... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Paul Counts @ Monday, 23rd April 2007 @ 1:38 AM

A learning assessment is the first step in the right direction to help your child overcome common learning disabilities. Since learning struggles manifest themselves in many different ways, a quality learning assessment should start with that in mind. Struggles can range from trouble paying attention in class to difficulty sounding out words or struggling to comprehend reading materials. Quality assessments will identify the specific cause and give you an idea of how to fix the issue. The... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By CHARLES MCLEAN @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 5:29 PM

With the number of school shootings and violent crimes on the rise in schools, schools are looking for ways to reduce these events. One method is through hiring security and police officers to inspect students as they walk through the doors. However, schools can reduce the number of security officers they need by allowing teachers and other faculty members to utilize metal detectors. Not only can these be used at the school itself, but also at sporting events and other school functions. ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Alec Moreland @ Monday, 9th April 2007 @ 4:53 PM

Sometimes nutrition change is gradual, and sometimes it happens literally overnight. Very soon, the dietary habits and practices of California Public Schools will be forever changed. The change, which many are still unaware, or unprepared for, will take place July 7, 2007 when California Senate Bill 12 finally takes effect. Overnight, foods which were allowed before, will be forever banned from public school campuses. This is truly a good thing in so many ways. The school districts will ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Louis Zhang @ Friday, 30th March 2007 @ 3:08 PM

Over the years, documented studies have confirmed the benefits of music education on new borns and children. Studies of Music Learning Benefits Music education benefits include everything from changing a students' mood to helping them solve math problems. In general, it helps a student become successful in the school environment. Music has immediate effects on brain activity which scientists are still studying today. For example, a study was done that involved second gr... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Alec Moreland @ Thursday, 29th March 2007 @ 1:49 PM

Do you know the laws of your regarding foods allowed on High School campuses for fundraising purposes? Chances are that you have no idea. The average person having no idea really isn't a surprise. What is a surprise is that most teachers, coaches and even administrators aren't entirely clear on what is allowed and what isn't as they search for healthy fundraising solutions. The reason for this is that we are in the midst of great change in schools districts across the count... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Louis Zhang @ Wednesday, 28th March 2007 @ 1:13 PM

Single parent involvement in child education may seem hard to do, but in reality, it is easier than you think. Benefits of Parental Involvement in Child Education A parent's involvement in their child's school and academic life has positive effects on her child's growth, not only in school, but later on in life. The more a parent is involved in her child's education, the more likely the child is to achieve higher than average grades, and develop a positive attit... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Alec Moreland @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 5:28 AM

Each and every time you hold a fundraiser, you learn something new. There is some area of efficiency which, through note taking and implementation, can and will be improved next time. These things will primarily be learned through trial and error, and are often affected by the group for which you are raising funds and the group from which you seek funds. In other words, if you are members of a church seeking to raise money from the community at large, you will learn different methods than if you... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Wednesday, 28th February 2007 @ 11:26 AM

Each of your children has their own exclusive learning style. We process information coming at us in many different ways. You can help your child learn by figuring out their learning style and determining the most effective way to "encode" that information so that they can assimilate it easier and more fully. The three major learning styles are visual, auditory and kinesthetic. Visual learners think in images and pictures. Their mind is like a mini video camera that is always ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Alec Moreland @ Tuesday, 27th February 2007 @ 6:44 PM

Success or failure in fundraising has as much to do with planning as anything else. While there are different ways to go about creating a plan you intend to follow, it is important to be mindful of the following when doing so. 1. Commitment To Healthy Fundraising Well, first and foremost is the commitment to the idea you won't be selling candy or other junk food. This is key for a number of reasons. First, you will be contributing to a healthier America; Second, you will be part o... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Thursday, 22nd February 2007 @ 6:00 PM

Many students experience some level of anxiousness during a test. Nevertheless, it can be a drawback and result in reduced test scores when anxiety begins to influence exam performance. There is an assortment of causes of test anxiety the most common being not having prepared properly and/or cramming for the test the night before. This is typically because of bad time management, not being organized and, of course, poor study habits. A number of students also are bothered about ho... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Jane Saeman @ Thursday, 22nd February 2007 @ 10:44 AM

While learning disorders are being diagnosed earlier and earlier nowadays, sometimes certain cases still slip through the cracks. This is unfortunate, since the sooner a problem is identified, the sooner it can be dealt with. However, it's always better to know that an issue exists than to never know, so if this is what's happened with your family, keep in mind that there are still plenty of treatment options available to your child. Of course, the first step is figuring out whether or... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Stephanie Foster @ Thursday, 8th February 2007 @ 12:28 AM

The educational system in the United States is a mess. Pretty much everyone knows it, but what to do about it is a huge problem. It's easy to point to various symptoms and declare them the problem. High dropout rates, as high as 50% for some cities or 1/3 for some states, are often pointed out as the problem, but really they're more symptomatic of the issue. The problem in many ways is that the schools aren't addressing the needs of the students. There is a huge emph... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Mort Barish @ Wednesday, 24th January 2007 @ 2:01 PM

Many superstitions can be the basis for science fair projects to help determine whether or not they are for real. I once heard that if you put an acorn on your window sill, it will keep the lightning out. This could be a science fair project if you have eight or ten years to do the experiment. Just put an acorn on each window sill in your house and see if it works. The origin of superstitions could be a science fair project in itself. How in the world did anyone ever come up with putti... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Mort Barish @ Wednesday, 24th January 2007 @ 2:00 PM

It's that time of year again. Kids learn by doing, and this is the opportunity the inquisitive geniuses have been waiting for. Is second-hand smoke harmful? Do boys or girls have better study habits? Is the air more polluted at the bus station than near my home? Kids are always asking questions and science fairs afford them the opportunity to answer these questions in a scientifically valid manner. Great science fair projects begin with the teacher or the pare... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Mort Barish @ Tuesday, 23rd January 2007 @ 1:39 PM

The involved and energetic student has spent weeks, perhaps months on a science fair project. And now judgment day is approaching. Winning a prize would be nice, not earth shattering, but certainly a feather in the cap of the student. There are several things that the student should know to impress the judges. Some science fairs actually permit you to meet and talk to the judges. You want to take advantage of this opportunity to make a good impression. Be prepared to discuss your project ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » K-12 | By Mort Barish @ Tuesday, 23rd January 2007 @ 12:26 PM

Are men and women different in their tastes of how to spend free time? Are teenagers different? Here's some background information that could be an interesting science fair project to help you find out. If you are not interested in doing a project, you could do this experiment for the fun of it. Let's begin with some preconceived notions of what we think men and boys like to do. Sporting events of all kinds; car racing, football, baseball, basketball, hockey and wrestling would... more...