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Our children are not getting the education they need and deserve. All that is being taught in our schools are curriculums based solely on the FCAT. The students no longer get taught all subjects in all grades because of this test.

The FCAT has numerous problems that politicians routinely ignore. The biggest problem of the FACT, however, may be when it isn't a priority rather than when it is.

How one school struggles to achieve FCAT success.

Kids in Florida can't graduate with out passing the FCAT!

The FCAT is Florida's standardized test. Like all these tests it suffers from a flaw that cannot be overcome: People don't learn all subjects on the same level at the same time.

Florida students failed again. But who really failed, the students or the school system?

There is a need for standardized tests, but I feel the emphasis on the FCAT is too unyielding and will not lead to the desired results everyone is seeking.

In the state of Florida this week we are taking the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. This in and of itself is not bad, however, how the data is used (to close schools, label children, etc.) is questionable.

Liberals really ARE conservative!

Question: Whatever happened to Dick Cheney? Answer: He finally even humiliated George Bush.

Presented here, is a guide that offers pertinent information regarding some of the top tutoring and learning centers in the Hartford,Connecticut area.

This was written for a college class on reading and phonics.

This is a research paper I wrote for a reading four class on Comprehension Strategies

I would still be a writer today if I hadn't been influenced by these great educators, but I would not be the writer I am.

A small school with such high potential.

Teachers should consider the unwritten and written rules regarding the tutoring of school children by school employees.

This is a research paper I wrote for a reading class on fluency instruction

This article reflects on the condition of the educational system in the state of Florida.

A specialty program for the difficult youth. This is a military style program.

Plagiarism.org contains a wealth of useful information for those looking to avoid accidental plagiarism.

I don't believe in Black History Month. And it's got nothing to do with being a racist. After all, I'm one of those bleeding heart liberals you read so much about.

Why is it that a guy who never spent a day of his life in a public school feels qualfied to shape the destiny of public education?

Hallmark Elementary School offers selected students a chance to learn at the newly created Hallmark Science Academy several Saturdays a month.

Charlie Crist held a double digit lead in Florida's governor race not long ago. Today it is a virtual dead heat.

A place for the whole family to work out

Finding ways to improve literacy in Florida public schools is a key focus for those involved in the state's education system.

Here are a few ideas for your co-workers, for males and females, and the best thing is that they're ALL under $10!!! Secret Santa or White Elephant some of these and I'm sure they'll be a hit!

Can you imagine being judged by someone that wasn't qualified to judge you?

by Rana Adamchick

As a reading teacher in the public school system in Florida, I have been forced to endure the standardized test that is forced upon our students as well as the teachers.

Harry Potter, the great child wizard of the reknowned books could ultimately meet his maker, but is there any other evidence to show that there may actually be other characters that may be at a greater risk?

Some advice on how a school newspaper is run. This country needs to start producing real reporters again.

William D. Moseley Elementary School located on Husson St. in Palatka, Florida has come along way from being an "F" school at the bottom of the list for the year 2004-2005 all the way up to the top making them an "A" school for the year of 2005-2006.

This is a paper I wrote for a college class on Reading Instruction and vocabulary