Primary & Secondary Education - December 2006

Kids today don't know the difference b/w there, they're and their. Two, to, and too. They can't point to Ohio on a map and forget about foreign countries. Our kids are being taught that the jury is still out on evolution! Huh? No it's not. Not in the majority of the educated world. Is the shocking ignorance and shoddy education of our youth going to be our downfall?

2006-12-30 16:54:41 · 18 answers · asked by Nate C 1

2006-12-30 16:01:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do restrictions apply.
Does it depend on the state you live in.
I heard Florida,Community Colleges will not accept you
without a High School Diploma or GED.

2006-12-30 14:57:25 · 9 answers · asked by doulasc 2

2006-12-30 14:44:33 · 1 answers · asked by Mys3 Girl 1

Okay, so this poem is in southern vernacular. It's really just something I wrote, but I want to know what people think.

Note: I realize that things are misspelled (i.e. 'ya'). It's supposed to be that way : )

Don’t worry now baby
Ya can run along the gardens till that watch stops tickin’
Ya can hold that little puppy and feed him and play
I won’t take anythin’ away
When ya grow ol’ just remember
Momma’s Gotcha
Every Bit

When ya stumble and fall
Catch those rainbows, catch’em all
Never doubt what I see
You are my heart, my boy, my baby
So when they tell ya that ya life ain’t worth nuttin'
Don’t ya listen to a word
Plug ya ears with eyes shut tight
Momma wants ya and she gotcha
Every bit

2006-12-30 14:22:24 · 7 answers · asked by Nikita R 2

I heard that all government related jobs are getting the day off Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 because of Ford's death... does that include schools?

2006-12-30 13:58:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

The high school students know the consequences, but yet they continue to choose the disruptive paths.
Do the students still need that attention to prove their self-worth?
Do the students find it more rewarding with the consequences?
What gains do the students feel like they are getting by getting into trouble?
Does it make the students feel better to be in trouble?
Is the classroom discipline and structure so unbearable that disruption is the only way out?
Are the US students too spoiled with too many choices? Should students be offered less choices?
What are the reasons?

I like to hear constructive comments, not just sarcastic remarks.

http://360.yahoo.com/maestromath

2006-12-30 12:23:14 · 10 answers · asked by MathMaestro 2

so what is the most u stole in school in a day then or the most u did until u got caught and how you wanted to get home and take it all out of your big jacket or your bag without getting caught .

2006-12-30 12:09:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

this question is for all those who get high academic averages, how do you get so high averages? How do you plan your studies and do you use your christmas breaks and other holidays efficiently?

2006-12-30 12:09:09 · 7 answers · asked by curious 2

2006-12-30 11:34:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm writing an application essay for this high school and it asked about after school activities and which one is most important to me. I chose that homework was most important. But why is it so important?

2006-12-30 11:25:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Politics, Power & Energy

In the early 19th century powered machines such as boats and trains were powered by charcoal energy. Later, after petroleum had been discovered, it was used a wider source of energy. Since that time, petrol has become a symbol of power and wealth. This gave the Western nations a motivation to occupy oil-rich countries in the Middle East and North Africa to obtain more energy for their growing industries.

After a while and under the population’s resistance to occupation, the occupants were forced to retrieve. But they left corrupted governments, on small states that they divided, to rule on their behalf and to look after their interests. Until now, those governments have western support and protection.

2006-12-30 11:24:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a freshman in high school and I really want to be successful. But my problem is that it is really challenging to remain focused on school. Between hanging out with friends, boys, snowboarding, shopping, aim, myspace, emails, my cell phone and ipod, there doesnt seem to be much time for what is really most important: school. My dream is to go to a really good college. In middle school I was an extremely focused student, but now with so many outside distractions, I find that my GPA is lower than I would like. And I am also concerned because I know how competitive schools are now. Please help me with any suggestions on how to stay more focused- maybe from someone who has been there done that. Thanks-

2006-12-30 10:47:07 · 13 answers · asked by hottie:-) 1

she wants me to get a god grade but i just DON'T understand.

2006-12-30 10:41:57 · 8 answers · asked by sweetart 1

My view is that the students are INCREDIBLY out of control. At my school they're bringing guns,knives, AND CONDOMS!! Pregnant girls are walking the place! WHAT HAS THE WORLD COME TO!?

2006-12-30 10:38:41 · 10 answers · asked by Sarah 2

at some highschools in order for you graduate you have to pass drivers ed. i don't think that's fair because drivers ed. should be a choice not an requirement. even if it is a requiremen, if you don't pass you just want be able to drive but i don't think that should determine if you graduate highschool, that's not even a subject. what do you think?

2006-12-30 09:43:54 · 10 answers · asked by jdukenumber1 4

Dear Sir
I am researcher working on Quality Secondary Education Management
and need your guidance in that regard.

Yours sincerely

Saeed Ahmed Soomro

2006-12-30 09:04:31 · 3 answers · asked by saeed soomro 1

2006-12-30 08:14:29 · 2 answers · asked by TheFrogGrinder 1

these are the awards I have gained in my 10-12th grade (equivalent)

--Cedar School Science Award (only 3 from the whole school get it, students are assess by the science achievements)
--Extra Curricular involvement – Distinguished Service Award
(for having great contribution to the college, especially in school based activity)
--Social Service Award – Platinum Award (active community involvement)
--Science Research Conference and Exhibition – Silver Award
--China Science and Engineering Fair 2006 – Merit Award (these 2 are highly competitive and are selectively chosen for participation)
--Research attachment at Institute of electronics (need to get through interview)
--China Youth Festival Central Judging of choirs 2005 – Gold with honors
--Overseas Scholarship Recipient
--Chemistry Quiz (National Level) organized by Malaysian Institute of Chemistry –High Distinction
--Subject top scorer for “Physics”

Please please please help me in this. Thanks.

2006-12-30 08:10:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 8 and someone in his class told him 'Im gona bring a knife to school tommrow and shank you up'!!!!! This happened during the school christmas party when the two of them argued over a pack of chrisps.

I told the head teacher and all she did was made the buy write a letter saying he was sorry to my son...

I have been living out of the country for the last 10 years and have just returned.. Is this the norm in English schools???

2006-12-30 08:03:10 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work for a small school which uses a cross curricular approach to teaching. Most of the plans tend to be based upon the Geography, History or Science Topic for that term.

2006-12-30 07:22:28 · 2 answers · asked by ragingredhead5 2

I teach eastern geography and cultures and I have looking for a good video (or book) that would help my students to better understand what life is like in these areas.

2006-12-30 04:40:58 · 3 answers · asked by lifeasakumkwat 2

my 5yr old daughter was going to Salvation Army Daycare for almost 3 yrs. I'm now on maternity leave & have her in public school for Sr. Kindergarten. Our neighbour had her 5yr old daughter in same daycare & now same public school. She wants to put her daughter into Catholic school next year for grade 1. Since we both have babies, & are due back to work same time, she was going to return to work & have me watch her baby boy & take her daughter to school & pick up. My sister lives upstairs in the house we live in & her kids go to the public school. I'm not sure which to put my daughter in next year. Should I go to the trouble of getting my hubby's batism certificate (his parents are Catholic) & enroll her in Catholic school with her best friend? or leave her in the public with her cousins? She is VERY smart and seems to be way ahead of the other kids in her class now, & I heard the Catholic school was a better education. HELP! Both same distance to walk.

2006-12-30 04:17:53 · 5 answers · asked by Mom-of-three 2

2006-12-30 04:10:29 · 4 answers · asked by dackswaffo 2

2006-12-30 02:33:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my son is born Oct 5,2002 most counties in NJ have cutoff Sept 30 to calculate age to enter school, so he has to sit athome for a year. Are there any areas which relax this restricition ? many thanks for your advice.

2006-12-30 02:09:54 · 1 answers · asked by indie 1

2006-12-30 01:30:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Child punishment is most serious problem in developing countries. Nepal has high rate of child punishment. Do you think that keeping discipline without punishment is Possible! If yes, how we can practice it!

Regards,

Govinda from Nepal

2006-12-29 23:04:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 22:53:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My children were taught to read, in the UK, in the late '70s to early '80s using a hyroglyphics type method of lettering and strange sounds. Can anybody remember what it's called, if it's still used today and where I could obtain more information about it? I thought it very, successful!

2006-12-29 19:16:52 · 6 answers · asked by Razzle 1