Monday, December 29, 2008

Educators' News is still on our holiday schedule. This update comes from a hotel room in Indianapolis. And yes, Annie caught me on the photos posted on Friday. She wasn't pleased...but really loves the HD pocket movie camera.

School Closings

In School Districts, Calling a Snow Day Is a Careful Science by the Washington Post's Jenna Johnson gives a bit of a look at how one county handles school closings for inclement weather. The whole issue of whether to have a delay to let conditions improve, close school, or even to send kids home early when bad weather is clearly on the way is a tough one. It raises concerns of child care for students who'd normally be in class, interrupting the continuity of instruction, and of course, the physical safety of students traveling to and from school.

No Surprise: US Needs More Science and Math Teachers

Stacy Teicher Khadaroo writes about the need for more STEM teachers in Wanted: More science and math teachers in the US. Khadaroo tells of some programs trying to fill the gap.

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