K-12 For Educators

Schools should be a place of learning, not of danger. There are a number of threats that can potentially harm students while at school. School districts have a legal and moral obligation to plan...

With energy costs increasing and school funding being drastically cut, schools are searching for more and more ways to save money. One of the most efficient and successful means of achieving this...

Schools have been turning to fundraisers to keep after-school programs alive and put new textbooks in classrooms. By using creative ways to raise money, schools could hold fundraising events all...

Technology is not limited to high-tech electronics such as interactive white boards and laptop computers. When it comes to education, technology can be described as anything that enhances...

Often schools have special projects they'd like to do for their students but can't quite fit them in the budget. There are also times when the states educational funds fall short and cases of...

Many schools across the nation are underfunded and understaffed. Fortunately for teachers and education administrators alike, there is a wide variety of grant opportunities available to schools...

Students in secondary schools have a legal right to equality when it comes to treatment. UNESCO hosted two conventions, the Convention Against Discrimination of Education in 1960 and the...

Technology is something in which many school districts are investing great amounts of money. However, there are several issues in information technology education that schools and administrators...

While many education experts tout the advantages of incorporating technology into the school curriculum and the classroom, technology can sometimes hinder learning and the educational process. ...

An administrator in the field of education handles the leadership and administration of a school. Essentially, administrators are responsible for managing and supervising school faculty, education...

Schools are meant to be safe havens for children to learn and prepare for their futures. But schools can never be completely safe from violence, contagious diseases and disasters. Still, there are...

Faculties and administrations of almost all schools have had the experience of conceiving a great idea for an arts program only to have that idea shelved because of lack of funding. One effective...

Skoold is… class…an idea and a dream: to bring together the 52,000 U.K. public and private schools, into a digital hub where ideas and content are shared individually and collectively among...

School safety is a major concern. Each year we hear about school violence. However, there are daily concerns that we do not hear about in the news. This can be everything from fights at school...

Black History Month comes up every year but this year it would be nice to do something different. Try celebrating the history of African American Education this time. Here are four different ways...

The API, or Academic Performance Index, is a process used in California to determine the performance and growth of schools and districts based on test scores on grades 2 through 11. The API is...

Identifying strategies for reducing school violence is something educators, administrators and government officials have been concentrating on since school violence seemed to erupt in the late...

The No Child Left Behind Act is a national law that was signed into effect in January 2002 by President George W. Bush. The law prioritizes education and attempts to give equal educational...

Performing arts grants are available to schools that need money to fund programs in music, theater, dance and spoken word. Performing arts grants are available from the government as well as from...

There is an extensive culture of teachers who have incorporated traveling into their careers. The best way to incorporate travel in teaching is to obtain the necessary requirements to teach in...

There are many reading grants available to school programs that promote youth literacy. Reading grants can be found at the federal and state levels. Additionally, there are multiple nonprofits...

Charter schools provide an alternative to public school education for many children and young adults. Charter schools are often in a position to provide educational opportunities that public...

Bullying prevention programs are seen more often in schools as a result of concerns about school violence. While bullying has always been a part of the school environment, formal prevention...

Some school districts are in heated debates over whether year-round education could work for them. Many are strongly in favor of this "new" way of doing school, while others are strongly opposed....

The No Child Left Behind Act was authored in the U.S. Congress during the administration of President George Bush in 2001. This legislation was in response to reports from the Department of...

Magnet schools were originally designed to combat segregation by drawing people from multiple neighborhoods. Find out how magnet schools differ from charter schools with help from a teacher and...

This article will bring you step by step of how to choose a school that is right for your child with special needs.

Private schools generally do not receive government funding and are established for a wide variety of reasons. These include the desire to provide grounding in a specific religion or to adhere to...

Algebra teachers work in middle schools, high schools, colleges and technical schools. They use a variety of methods and teaching strategies to make sure their students understand the principles...

The Iowa standardized tests measure basic skills and educational development for grades kindergarten through 12. Once a very popular test across the United States, its use has declined...

Becoming an educator is something that a lot of people strive to do. However, if you don't want to go to school as long as you would need to in order to be a teacher, you might consider becoming a...

Teaching in foreign schools can be an opportunity to broaden your horizons. It will provide a unique aspect on foreign cultures and languages. Teachers who are exposed to students of other...

Being a para-educator is a great job for anyone who enjoys working with children and teachers and likes the school environment. It is a great job if you want the day to fly by as no two days are...

One of the great things about teaching, besides the fact that you are helping shape young lives, is that you can do it just about anywhere-- your hometown, Hawaii or even another country. There...

If you are interested in teaching at a K-12 school, but you don't want to get a teaching credential right away, then teaching at an independent school may be just the thing for you. Independent...

The Coalition of Essential Schools, or CES, represents schools around the country that follow 10 essential principles. Joining the CES is a good idea for any school that's trying to re-think its...

Working for a school system has its advantages including great benefits, summers off and a professional work environment among them. One of the most in-demand non-certified, non-teaching positions...

The charter school movement has done a great deal to provide educational choice for parents who send their kids to public schools. Charter schools are developed around a certain set of goals,...

Increasing the growth of your charter school is going to take a lot of work, but it is definitely feasable. You just need to be creative with your growth and promotional strategies. Follow these...

Charter schools are schools that specialize in educating students who have special needs or wish to try a different school experience. Charter schools operate in existing school districts but have...