You are probably aware that most schools no longer teach cursive handwriting. Why? Because computers and technology don't need it. Because it's "old world". Because it's not "21st Century". Well we came across a list of 10 reasons why teaching cursive is GOOD. Take a read. If you agree then go to your local school and demand they return to teaching cursive. If you are persistent (and share this list) they will make the change. You are an agent of change...will you take on the task? Why Learn Cursive? Top 10 Reasons to Learn Cursive Iris Hatfield, Handwriting Coach Learning cursive offers an incredible array of well-documented benefits. Below are ten reasons all children … [Read more...]
A School Board President Who Homeschools? How Dare You!
From PJ Media ..... Bonnie Henthorn and her husband spent their formative years in Tyler County public schools. Between them, their two children spent at least 15 years in that school system. The family has paid taxes that support the schools for decades. With deep roots and a historical perspective like that, Henthorn is an ideal choice for president of the Tyler County school board, a role she has filled since 2014. But none of that matters now because in January she committed the unpardonable sin of public education: She started homeschooling. Henthorn announced the family decision at the Jan. 4 school board meeting, citing two reasons that had nothing to do with Tyler County … [Read more...]
11 Ways Finland’s Education System Shows Us that “Less is More”.
From FillingMyMap.com ................ When I left my 7th grade math classroom for my Fulbright research assignment in Finland I thought I would come back from this experience with more inspiring, engaging, innovative lessons. I expected to have great new ideas on how to teach my mathematics curriculum and I would revamp my lessons so that I could include more curriculum, more math and get students to think more, talk more and do more math. This drive to do more and More and MORE is a state of existence for most teachers in the US….it is engrained in us from day one. There is a constant pressure to push our students to the next level to have them do bigger and better things. The … [Read more...]