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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 03:49 |
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During last week’s debate, much attention was given to our educational system. While there is no panacea to cure the ails of our system, we must start somewhere.
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Monday, 06 October 2008 05:12 |
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In many urban districts, the issue of grading practices continues to be a point of contention. My question is very simple: Is an A or B weighted the same in suburban districts?
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Monday, 08 September 2008 05:00 |
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One of the biggest issues that continue to draw my attention is the fact that African-American history is not taught in the schools, particularly the urban schools.
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Monday, 25 August 2008 05:00 |
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This initiative started in the Chicago Public Schools, where fathers are encouraged to bring their child/ren to school on the first day. St. Louis Public Schools jumped on board with this initiative -- due mainly to a track record of poor attendance on the first day. |
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Monday, 11 August 2008 05:00 |
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The month of August for educators is comparable to the executives at Toys 'R Us in December. August is a month of organization and planning professional development for 125 administrators, 4,000+/- new and returning teachers. Needless to say, the first three weeks in August are grueling in St. Louis Public Schools. |
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Monday, 21 July 2008 19:56 |
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There can be a danger of educators, in urban environments, lowering their expectations of students, to make misguided allowances for the tough circumstances of their lives. I often hear, “These kids are doing the best they can. We should not expect much - they come from poor families, daddy is MIA, and momma is working two, sometimes three, jobs.” What many fail to realize is “these kids” can learn--- no excuses. What needs to be looked at, however, is how we approach teaching them to ensure they reach their full potential. Are we motivating students? Are we appealing to a variety of learning styles? Are we teaching to their strengths or focusing on their deficits? |
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008 17:02 |
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My career began in the St Louis Public Schools in 1994 as an elementary classroom teacher; I taught for five years. I made the leap into administration in 1999 as an instructional coach, then building principal until 2003, when I was appointed as Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction K-12. This wasn’t a new position; it had been vacant for nearly three years. While SLPS endured the turmoil of an east coast management team, the then-CEO didn’t believe the district needed a curriculum director; the district operated under the “site-based” management rules. |
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