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Sunday, April 20, 2014
How Chicago Schools Made Up the Snow Days
Wonder how The Chicago Schools made up the snow days for this past hectic winter?
This past winter was one of the coldest Chicago has experienced in years. It was so cold that schools were closed down for days because of storms and extremely frigid weather. It was a record low of -11 degrees. You were able to throw a cup of water and it would instantly freeze. Now that's what I call cold.
If you are not sure how The Chicago Public Schools will make up for the days missed check out our Powerpoint presentation via Slideshare. Some teachers and students will not be happy...
This past winter was one of the coldest Chicago has experienced in years. It was so cold that schools were closed down for days because of storms and extremely frigid weather. It was a record low of -11 degrees. You were able to throw a cup of water and it would instantly freeze. Now that's what I call cold.
If you are not sure how The Chicago Public Schools will make up for the days missed check out our Powerpoint presentation via Slideshare. Some teachers and students will not be happy...
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Some Higher Ed Officials Resist New Law on Basic Skills Test
One of the first critical steps to becoming a schoolteacher has been passing a basic skills test to ensure that students aspiring to be educators are proficient in the three R's — reading, writing and math.
But under a new law facing resistance from some college officials, the state has dropped a 12-year requirement that students pass the skills test before admission to a teacher training program, usually before junior year in college.
Instead, students can take teacher preparation courses even if they keep flunking the test. They ultimately must pass, but not until well into senior year, giving struggling students more time to practice. That's a departure from practices in most states, according to national data.
The Washington-based National Council on Teacher Quality, which rates states on the quality of their teacher preparation programs, recently gave Illinois a D+ in the area of producing well-prepared teachers. The council criticized the law, saying colleges are investing considerable resources in students who may not be able to complete a teacher preparation program and pass additional licensing tests down the road.
Monday, April 14, 2014
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Review- The Chicago School Reviews
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has a very supportive academic staff, devoted to professional and academic support through a multitude of attendance options.
The Chicago School Reviews Helena from Gulf Breeze, FL. Helena gives her full review on The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Helena was fond of people who live very busy lives, and are still able to attend and succeed at this school.
Below I have the powerpoint presentation of Helena's review from our Slideshare account. Check it out!
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Effective Alternative to Standardized Testing - The Chicago School Reviews
It's that time of year again. When students take the standardized test that determines their aptitude. The test is suppose to measure the intellectual abilities and growth of a student. However, educators have touched upon the topic that standardized tests are no the best method to measure a students aptitude.
The United States leads every other country in the amount of standarized tests to which our students are subjected. However, year after year students from the U.S. do worse than students from other countries around the globe. Is it because students aren't smart? No! It's the pressure students are in to pass these examinations.
There are students that are extremely bright and study and do plenty of homework, but bad test takers. There are also students that are not as dedicated, but do really well in exams. These standardize test are not the answer. Especially if someone cheats. It is not the correct way to test our students.
There are alternatives for this method.
1. Portable Portfolios
2. Benchmarks.
3. Tape Recorded Sessions.
The United States leads every other country in the amount of standarized tests to which our students are subjected. However, year after year students from the U.S. do worse than students from other countries around the globe. Is it because students aren't smart? No! It's the pressure students are in to pass these examinations.
There are students that are extremely bright and study and do plenty of homework, but bad test takers. There are also students that are not as dedicated, but do really well in exams. These standardize test are not the answer. Especially if someone cheats. It is not the correct way to test our students.
There are alternatives for this method.
1. Portable Portfolios
2. Benchmarks.
3. Tape Recorded Sessions.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Top 10 Trade Schools in Boston - The Chicago School Reviews
Boston’s trade schools offer a thriving center of education for anyone looking for flexible options in career advancement. These trade schools cater to a range of interests, including the culinary arts, massage therapy, pharmacy technician, nursing, or automotive repair.
Top 10 Trade Schools
Lincoln Technical Institute
The New England Institute Of Art
Porter & Chester Institute
North Bennet Street School
ITT Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute
Le Cordon Bleu College Of Culinary Arts
The Art Institutes
Cortiva Institute
National Personal Training Institute
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Does Blended Learning Really Work?
If you have never heard of “blended learning,” it might surprise you that this fancy-sounding name is little more than another way to refer to online or computer-based education programs. The past 15 years have shown more and more reliance on computers and technology as a supplement to classroom education.
Research has shown that the blend of technological and face-to-face instruction has actually done a lot for students. It is only natural, after all, for this generation to be using technology as a part of education. An article from the Johns Hopkins School of Education asserts that blended learning could even mean things like educators using Smart Boards as a tool for demonstration or text messaging with other teachers or parents as a way to keep tabs on student behavior.
Research shows that blended learning works best when the technological aspect is a supplement to face-to-face instruction, rather than the other way around. Teachers who use technology as a tool to engage and instruct tend to be very successful. Many online programs can be customized to reflect what students are learning in their classrooms, which also works well as a supplement to their teachers’ instruction.
Research has shown that the blend of technological and face-to-face instruction has actually done a lot for students. It is only natural, after all, for this generation to be using technology as a part of education. An article from the Johns Hopkins School of Education asserts that blended learning could even mean things like educators using Smart Boards as a tool for demonstration or text messaging with other teachers or parents as a way to keep tabs on student behavior.
Research shows that blended learning works best when the technological aspect is a supplement to face-to-face instruction, rather than the other way around. Teachers who use technology as a tool to engage and instruct tend to be very successful. Many online programs can be customized to reflect what students are learning in their classrooms, which also works well as a supplement to their teachers’ instruction.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Northwestern University to launch area’s largest fundraising campaign
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Officials hope to raise $3.75 billion to expand campuses and enhance student opportunities
In the most ambitious fundraising campaign ever in the Chicago area, Northwestern University plans to announce Friday that it has set out to raise $3.75 billion for the Evanston-based institution.
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Sunday, March 16, 2014
Presenting The Chicago Public School Advisory Council
The Chicago Public School students can play an active role in shaping their education, CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett has convened the District’s first-ever Student Advisory Council (SAC) – a diverse group of high school juniors who are eager to share their unique perspectives with The Chicago Public School senior leadership.
Representing 15 Chicago public high schools, the group began meeting in January and was formally introduced at this month’s Board of Education meeting. They represent a wide range of ethnicities, interests and experiences and look forward to adding their voices to the decision-making process that directly impacts their education.
Read the full article: http://thechicagoschoolreviews.com/presenting-the-cps-student-advisory-council/
Investing in Early Childhood Education | Chicago School Reviews
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On January 17th, when the President signed the Omnibus Appropriations Bill, he invested an additional $1 million in to early childhood education of America. He stated that it was the right step towards early childhood education and a great investment towards the future of the company. He further ensured his commitment in an address at [...]
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Thursday, March 13, 2014
Chicago Public Schools Change The ISAT
The Chicago Public Schools changed their entrance from the I-SAT to Northwest Evaluation Association’s Measures of Academic Progress test (NWEA-MAP) and the first test scheduled under this new system is in the coming month of May.
Conducted through using a computer, the new test adapts to the abilities of the candidates, meaning if a student answers a question right, they will get an even harder question the next time and if the student answers it wrong, the next question would be simpler.
Students have been studying for the previous I-SAT exam and now are facing anxiety. Parents are also very angry. They did not receive and prior notice to the changing of exams.
Read the full article here.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Top Mistakes Students Make When Pursuing an Online Degree
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Online courses provide students with the flexibility needed to juggle the many responsibilities in their life. However, it’s quite common for students to experience a road bump or two along the way. Let’s take a look at some mistakes that students tend to make when in pursuit of an online degree. Mistake #1: Failing to [...]
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Monday, March 10, 2014
How Will The Chicago Schools Make-Up Lost School Days
The heavy snow and frigid temperatures resulted in shutting down of schools in Chicago. It was too cold for students to come to their schools, in fact, with temperatures dropping below record lows of -11°, it was too cold for anyone to come out of their homes.
The Chicago Public Schools say that it is up to each school individually to decide how they would like to make up for lost days. Some might take away holidays and others will add days to the end of the school year.
There is plenty of criticism on behalf of parents and teacher on how students will be making up the days.
Read the full article @ The Chicago School Reviews
Friday, March 7, 2014
Chicago Fun Facts You Didn't Know
- Chicago is the birthplace of the daytime soap opera. The first ever soap opera to air was “These Are My Children,” and it was broadcast directly from Chicago’s NBC affiliate.
- The Jardine Water Purification Plant, located just north of Navy Pier at 600 East Grand Avenue, is the largest water filtration plant in the world.
- Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world, with 8 million gallons of water and more than 100,000 aquatic animals, but Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is a close second, with 5 million gallons of water and upwards of 20,000 aquatic animals.
- In 1895, the first ever car race was run from Chicago all the way to the nearby suburb of Evanston.
- The University of Chicago took the bold move of cancelling its football program in 1939 because it worried that sports were corrupting the schools.
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
Why are Schools in Chicago Failing?
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In April, over 100 Chicago Public Schools students made news when they skipped their standardized testing to protest the tests instead. Speaking to the press, one CPS student said that the protest was designed to draw attention to the fact that “standardized testing should not decide the future of our schools and students.” Student-led zombie [...]
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Social Psychology Training With A Twist
You can find that there options to earn a graduate level psychology degree, but one of the best ways is to find the best internship opportunities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has an assistance program to help students. Most schools will assist with placement. However, The Chicago School has a unique approach that results in an unparalleled variety of inspiring hands-on experiences.
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited non-profit graduate school that highly respected and offers students many option to pursue the field of social psychology.
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