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Special-Interest Magazines Help Reluctant Readers Develop Learning SkillsSpecial interest children's periodicals can turn reluctant readers into enthusiastic ones. Young people who resist reading assignments and other homework will read their favorite magazines from cover to cover in one sitting. Specialty Boarding SchoolsSpecialty boarding schools are those that focus on a particular aspect of a child or on particular type of child. There are many categories of specialty boarding schools: religious, military, arts, pre-professional and others. These schools admit students for a particular purpose of to help them develop a certain skill or overcome a certain problem. They have unique curriculum, programs and activities to lead students in a specific direction. For instance, military schools provide cadet training to make students suitable for military life. The students admitted into these schools need to satisfy certain pre-requisites to gain admission. Speed Reading TipsSpeed reading is a necessity, a skill that is needed to compete in this modern world, when information intake is a significant advantage in any job requirement. Many people believe that in order to improve their reading skills they should focus on reading speed increase in order to improve their reading skills. Spiritual Attunement ProgramsFor those seeking unique educational opportunities, spiritual attunement programs may be an interesting option. One must first understand what spiritual attunement is. Spiritual attunement may be generally defined as the soul’s inner ability or psychic ability that may be applied for spiritual healing, growth and heightened awareness... Spiritual Counseling StudiesIn general, spiritual counseling studies are geared toward emotional, mental and spiritual maturity; however, specific coursework can help students become certified spiritual counselors. Spotlight on Success Program to Benefit Arizona SchoolsFor many years, the Arizona schools have experienced a lot of negative publicity that affects its ability to recruit talent, garner extra funding, and keep students in the public school system. Current superintendent Tom Horne says that much of this publicity is unwarranted and unfair to the Arizona schools that have made many positive strides toward improving education. St Louis Schools Implement Mandatory Summer School for All Eighth GradersFor some time within the public schools across the nation, there has been a focus on academic achievement by improving basic skills, decreasing the high school dropout rate, and preparing students to enter both college and the workplace. Standard Tests – Good but not Enough, 2006 Study ClaimsThe federally required standardized tests required by the 50year old “No Child Left Behind” act are necessary but not efficient, according to a new study released by the Public Agenda, a nonprofit organization involved in “nonpartisan public policy research,” according to their website. Student Finance for Chinese UniversitiesChinese universities have recently started to attract a lot of students from abroad. The trend began in the 1950s and recent statistics shows that there were close to 410000 students studying in China as at end of the last decade. There were students from 125 countries and regions. There are undergraduates, postgraduates, doctoral students, trainees, scholars, and students pursuing research... Students - Be Ambitious and Have FocusThe importance of goal setting and staying focussed on those goals. Students - Be Ambitious And Have FocusIf you want to be successful in your studies or for that matter anything in life you have to have focus and be motivated. Here is a little guide to help you with this. Students - Sharpen Your Focus and Banish Your Stress TooIntroducing a new method for combatting student stress, poor concentration, poor memory and insomnia. Students and Teachers in Pittsburgh Schools Receive Year End Honors and AwardsEach year teachers across the state of Pennsylvania have the chance to win educational grants. Only teachers of excellence are considered then the best are chosen to receive the grants. The two thousand five hundred dollar grants are awarded by the Teacher Excellence Center. Substitute Teaching: Ten Tips for SuccessTen tips to becoming a successful substitute teacher - one who is appreciated by both the school district and the students. Successes of Single-Gender New York Schools Overshadowing OppositionIn the past, even the mention of creating a single-gender public school raised controversy with a wide array of opponents, including women’s organizations. In 1996, the New York schools created the first all-girl school in the nation, and the controversy still rears its ugly head. Summer Graduate Art Programs AbroadMost of us cherish the dream of studying abroad and experiencing a different culture from close quarters. No matter how short or long the duration of the program, studying abroad gives a new edge to your qualifications and a new perspective to your thoughts. Summer HEAT 2006 Offers Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers in MiamiMiami Schools are offering a range of summer professional development courses for its public school teachers and administrators in order to help teachers meet federal requirements and learn new methods and approaches to teaching. Teachers are eligible to take one Summer Heat course. Supporting Your Child's Journey Toward Learning to Read: The Pre-School ChildBeyond reading to your child, there are specific strategies a parent can use to help their child become a successful reader. Fortunately, many of these strategies are not only fun, they are also opportunities to spend quality time with your child and family. Surgical Technician OnlineOnline Surgical Technician courses allow the study of basic courses for becoming a Surgical Technician in the comfort of your own home. Students can learn skills online that begin preparation for entry-level operating and delivery room employment. Students in Online Surgical Technician Schools study the essentials of health care, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, medical language, and pharmacology... T-STEM Initiative a Boost for Texas Schools StudentsThe T-STEM initiative was launched in December 2005 by the Governor Perry’s office in partnership with the Texas schools, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, National Instruments, and the Communities Foundation of Texas. Take Stock in Children College Scholarships for Orlando Schools and Seminole County Public SchoolsTake Stock in Children is a statewide scholarship program being implemented by Orlando Schools and the Seminole County Public School system the program targets students with strong financial need as well as strong motivation to succeed in college. Beginning in eighth grade, students are invited to apply for the scholarships. Taking Advantage of ESL ForumsWith all the resources available on the internet for ESL teachers what makes forums so useful? Well for starters, they connect you with ESL students and teachers from all over the world. This has some major benefits. You have access to experience from all the other users. It's also a great way to make friends and contacts before you head to a country! Tampa Schools Encouraged — Student Referrals to County Disciplinary Panel DownThe Tampa schools are a member of the Hillsborough County School District, in which the Disciplinary Committee resides. The disciplinary panel deals with the troubled youth who commit serious offenses and policy violations at school. The panel imposes such measures as expulsion or reassignment to another school. Tampa Schools Prepare Students for the World of Tomorrow through Global ClassroomsThe United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), along with New York-based Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., has brought the Model United Nations to Tampa schools. Originally, only four high schools were participating and only as an extra-curricular activity. Now, over 50 teachers teach the Global Classrooms curriculum to students in over 120 classrooms in 35 Tampa schools. Tax and School Finance Reform — Help or Hindrance to the Dallas Schools?Securing enough funding for the Dallas schools is a problem experienced by many school districts in the United States. Most funding has become program specific, with government controlling its use and generally benefiting only a portion of the Dallas schools students. Teach English Abroad: 10 Tips When Seeking TEFL JobsEvery year thousands of adventuresome souls leave their home country for six months or more to teach English abroad. Yet the search for TEFL jobs (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) has unique characteristics versus home-country employment searches that may be more familiar to you. Teach English Abroad: 5 Tips to Apply for a Visa for Teachers Seeking TESOL Jobs / TEFL Jobs AbroadEvery year thousands of adventuresome souls leave their home country for six months or more to teach English abroad. Yet the search for TESOL jobs (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) involves obtaining a foreign country visa at some point before the big move. Every country's visa application process is manageable, but this could involve: a fair amount of items to collate to meet the foreign consulate's requirements, consultation with your targeted country's embassy, and an understanding of deadlines to meet. Teach English Using the Soccer World CupUse the Soccer World Cup in Germany as an English Language Teaching Tool? No, I’m not kidding. Using popular events like the soccer world cup in Germany to teach English is in fact, practical. The learners’ Affective Filter (Krashen and Terrell, 1983) is so low using events like these to teach English, “a cockroach could leap over it”. Can you imagine the reactions of my learners when I announced, “For English class everybody has to watch the world cup matches”? Teach Kids A Second LanguageIt is not easy teaching your child a second language. But it is a rewarding experience teaching them and you can open their young to explore a new world of sights and sounds. Even if you’re not entir... Teach Your Kids Arithmetic - Arithmetic and Fraction MasteryYou know it’s true. If you want your children to master mathematics, you need to give them certain tools so that they can whip the heck out of this difficult subject. One of those tools is a mastery of arithmetic. Another is a mastery of fractions. These two together will give your children a formidable arsenal against this notorious subject.Records: 841-870 from 1073