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It is not possible to keep students secure in a school setting, simply put. We can learn from the tragedy at Virginia Tech, but could we have prevented it? I seriously doubt it.

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.

An elementary school in Fresno, California may soon face a lawsuit for attacking the free speech of students by disciplining students who used the word "gay" in a negative way it was announced today.

Southdale Elementary School in Cedar Falls Iowa has excellent facilities and faculty. The students are bright and a pleasure to teach. The parents are helpful and involved, and the teachers love to teach!

Many of the schools in the Waterloo Community School District are barely hanging on by a thread when it comes to quality education. What makes Black Hawk Elementary School so different? It's all in the staff and families working together.

Cherryvale is a warm and inviting school that cares about its students as individuals and encourages the parents to be a part of the educational process. This school is not about just teaching the students but also teaching the parents and community.

Elk Run Elementary, located in Elk Run Heights Iowa is the perfect setting for a quality and caring education. Class sizes are small, the faculty is great, and the school is filled with warmth and learning.

With a population of about 500 students, Aldrin Elementary School is a fantastic example of progressive education.

Many parents are torn between paying exhorbitant tuition for private school and enduring the mediocrity and social ills experienced in public elementary schools.

Teaching Elementary Students is filled with teachable moments and educational craftiness. Try one of these crafts as a teacher or parent with your elementary aged children.

An elementary educator shares her knowledge of online resources for teaching writing to elementary students, from the basics of printing to writing fiction, poetry, and reports.

St. Patrick's Day is wonderful opportunity to engage students in writing activities that engage the imagination and encourage creativity. Find a variety of writing activities and writing prompts for K-5.

I am a teacher enjoying summer break for the first time since finishing graduate school and I can't believe I am planning for the next school year already!

Finding just the right books for your Penguin Unit can be a challenge. These books make it easy to address standards in language arts, math, science, and social studies and provide hours of fun learning about penguins.

Reading is a fundamental skill that children should acquire in their primary years in order to understand the world around them and pursue further knowledge.

First Scales Elementary teachers told students there was a gunman in the area. Then they told them it was all a prank.

Carbondale's elementary school district is serious about teaching all children, adv anced or remedial. In this special program for gifted students, the teacher had many challenges and many rewards.

These 100th day of school activities get your elementary students to have fun counting while reading, giving to charity, and getting active.

I do some shopping at local stores and some shopping online. I wanted to list the top 10 sites I have found to have the best deals on school supplies for children in the elementary school. Here they are:

A first-grade student at Escalante Elementary School in Salt Lake City has contracted a rare form of meningitis, resulting in over 200 students receiving oral antibiotics on Monday.

This article describes an art class lesson plan for elementary students for Mother's Day.

An elementary educator reviews valuable resources for teaching reading. Useful for both parents and teachers!

Elementary science fair projects for children aged 4-15.

Elementary school children in Lancaster County, PA building wells in African Villages

Math has received an unfair reputation for being the 'difficult' subject in school when really everyone is at least good at one or more mathematical skills.

Using social studies websites exposes children to varied viewpoints providing them with a well-rounded picture of the past and its events.

Six lesson plans for teachers to have students make a wonderful Mother's Day gift.

There are many free educational websites that expand knowledge, develop skills and entertain elementary school students with games.

If you're a teacher in need of Valentine's Day craft ideas for your elementary school students, consider the following craft project. Two candy canes can form a heart and be used to make a fantastic Valentine's Day craft project for kids of all ages and skill levels.

The children were crying, begging for their lives.

Simple ideas for rewarding the young students in your class.

Is technology beneficial to this age group of students? Should technology be used at home or in the classroom? Are the kids just too young for technology?

Wrapping up the school year means excited students, tired teachers, and lots of work left to do. Try using one of these engaging projects with your students at the end of this year.

The Hometown Poetry Club of central Illinois is holding a poetry contest for elementary students. Read about all the fun to come...

Teaching math to elementary students can be a challenge. Instructors benefit from knowing a wide variety of teaching strategies, such as this one.

Find great reads in honor of Black History Month.

All of these web sites are perfect for learning about Christopher Columbus and history. Find facts and myths, maps, diary entries, and a timeline related to Christopher Columbus and his voyages.

With school budgets shrinking, parents need to provide more of the essentials for their students. Now is a great time to take advantage of school supply deals and stuff those backpacks!

The necessity to remove disparity in teaching and learning is compelling educational leaders to scrutinize the skills and concepts taught in schools. The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) initiative of 2002 also warrants the importance of curriculum alignment activities.

Many upper elementary students study Ancient Egypt as part of the required curriculum. Sometimes it is a challenge for teachers to keep students engaged in history, this lesson plan on drying flowers is engaging and hands-on! Students will be thrilled!

If you teach high school, middle school, elementary school, daycare, Sunday school, or deal with children or teens at all, you will eventually have to deal with a hyperactive student.

An English-as-a-Second-Language, beginning-of-class warm up is a great way to start class and get students in an English-learning frame of mind. Many ESL students come to your classroom from an atmosphere where English is not spoken.

Hawaii Governor Lingle has announced a $4 million investment in building onto an elementary school on the Big Island.

After attending Elizabeth City State University, in North Carolina, for four years and earning a bachelor of arts in English, I am prepared to share why other prospective students should consider this institution of learning.

A review of a local Hastings elementary school, Hawthorne Elementary. Focuses on its education, academic discipline and administrative qualities, and overall elementary school experience.

What are the best methods of getting students to write well? I have reviewed three scholarly articles to help me grasp how to get my future students to understand what they're writing, to get them to write it well, and to get them to want to write it.

California's elementary schools show different student achievement levels between districts. This study considers technology in the classroom as a possibility for the gap in student achievement.

The Burke Elementary is a nice school nestled into the woods of a quite, sleepy neighborhood of West Peabody, Massachusetts. prior to attending the Burke, my kids schoolwork was slipping badly and they hated going to school. Our salvation came from the Burke Elementary.

Presented here,is a guide that offers pertinent information regarding the various parochial elementary schools located in Waterbury, Connecticut.

In the wake of school shootings, some educators in Tennessee seemed to believe a gun attack drill was a smart move for their 6th grade students. Parents disagree.

One special education teacher's opinion: "Finally, something for special education classrooms! These publications give my students access to the same information as other high school students, but at their level, and I don't have to create it myself!"

A look back at some of the memorable rituals associated with elementary school that everyone remembers.

James Templeton elementary school is in the suburbs of Portland Oregon, located at 9500 SW Murdock Street, Tigard, Oregon 97224. Templeton is known as a very community structured school.

Clovis Unified School District is unique, nationally recognized, and consistenly award-winning. Here's an inside look as to how they prepare their students for success... having fun while learning is key.

Bloomington, Illinois is a community quickly on the rise, New schools are cropping up eveywhere but, in the heart of it all, stands 109 year old Washington Elementary School - an historic building where parents can count on excellence in all areas.

Where to find information, games and activities for elementary school students. These sites are free with minimal advertising.

Booker Sexton named Hallmark Elementary School's Student of the Year.

A Chicago teacher used a fake math test that had been circulating for years and administered it to his young class. The questions centered on inappropriate questions as the teacher deemed his students would relate to them.

Is careful writing becoming a lost art? Are sentence structure and organization going out of style? Why aren't students learning to write correctly in school? What is the result?

Lunchtime in school cafeterias is a little different than it used to be. Find out what is being served for lunch, what some new rules are and how the students behave in an elementary school cafeteria.

Story based on interview with California Area School District Kindergarten Teacher Audrey Winfield. During interview, she talked about teaching, her students, her college days, her family and the town of California, Pa., where she resides.

Best-selling children's author Sarah Weeks visited with elementary students, telling them about some of her stories and about what goes in to the writing process.

We all know kids learn faster and retain more information when they are engaged in their own learning. Find out how to meet standards in literacy, science, math, and social studies while teaching something kids already love ...Penguins!

Classroom management is an essential part of teaching and learning process. A poorly manage classroom produce stupid and unruly students.

This lesson plan is the first in a series of lessons designed to work independently or as a unit to teach conventions and characteristics of nonfiction to early elementary (1st-3rd grade) students.

These unique Valentine's Day craft ideas are appropriate for elementary students, and they make use of inexpensive and readily available craft supplies. The students will enjoy working on these fun and easy crafts that encourage imagination and creativity.

Teaching science can be kind of intimidating, and many teachers feel insecure when it comes to this subject, however, with a little research and set-up, your little scientists will be fascinated, this is a great home-schooling activity as well!

I learned quite a bit working with a 3rd grade student using the robot "Roamer" and the computer program "Logo." This is my in-depth review of these two activities as well as what I learned from my student.

It's that time of year when all kids can think about it Christmas. Take advantage of their enthusiasm by providing writing experiences centered on the theme of Christmas. Find ideas for descriptive, narrative, and persuasive writing.

For young children Easter is all about chocolate and bunnies. Take advantage of their enthusiasm by providing quality writing activities and prompts in you classroom.

This article describes the four standards for teaching art in New York.

I have been searching for many years for a school that looked at their children with more than just the child's name as the label. A school that looks into the hearts of these children that they spend their days with more than the childrens' own parents.

Proud of their designation as a 'Blue Ribbon' school district, Moorestown's William Allen Middle School is considered by many to be the best school in the entire district!

A study of the impact of different disciplinary techniques on middle school children.

As more and more school districts throughout the country initiate mandatory school dress codes, does this practice help balance economic equality or diminish students' right to make decisions for themselves?

Every child (and parent!) is nervous on the first day of middle school. With a little preparation, your child can make the move with minimal anxiety.

The parent may be thrilled will the onset of a new school year but they shouldn't create so much stress preparing that the child suffers from first day anxiety. Introduction to the school and teachers before hand helps ease this sense of anxiety.

Many parents want to help their children succeed at school, but many also don't know how. By using a little bit of your imagination, you can help your elementary-school-age child build important writing skills.

The San Diego School Board has rejected calls from a group of Christians to protect school children from the influence they might receive from marching in city's 33rd annual homosexual pride parade.

This essential guide will provide any teacher with helpful suggests for hitting the back to school sales. The article focuses on classroom items and wardrobe items for teachers.

If you are the parent of a child who will be heading back to school soon, you may be worried about the cost. If you are worried about the cost of back to school shopping, you may want to examine your local dollar store.

United South Central Middle School creates a nurturing and safe environment that caters to the educational and emotional needs of post-elementary and pre-high school students.

In Medieval Times, there were Castles surrounded by an outer wall separated from the rest of society. And like the watchmen making sure nobody bothered the fort, superintendents are left to act as buffers to any liability the School Board encounters.

Making back to school crafts can help your child build confidence and feel prepared for the start of the year. Making a countdown calender together, turn a backpack from basic to special, and create unique pencils for every class in the day.

Every school has rules, as does Westridge Middle School. The teachers do a wonderful job of keeping kids quiet in their seats during class, but what goes on in the halls is known only to those who are participating in it.

An easy guide with the insider advice to get admitted into business school. Written by a current university student studying business.

5 project ideas that elementary students will love to do (and they'll learn a lot too!)

Running an elementary school these days is not easy.

These lessons cover skills in geometry, weight and measurement, and in Roman numerals. They are designed for students in grades three through five.

This is a three day reading lesson plan. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce middle to upper elementary students to the elements of a drama and learn how it differs from a short story.

Hylen Souders Elementary students are having a fundraiser benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Take advantage of all the excitement and fun associated with Valentine's Day by engaging students in writing activities that are fun to do. Create a memory box, write sentences and paragraphs with candy hearts, and spark the imagination with prompts and story starters.

Some fun astronomy projects for elementary aged students.