Archive for December, 2009

Teaching in Korea: Inside the Classroom

recently, some viewers asked me about what sort of curriculum they could expect to use or deal with when they go abroad to teach. that is a difficult question to answer since every private school uses a different curriculum or in some cases, none at all.
In this video I’ll tell you a little about [...]

What proportion of property taxes in the US go to public schools?

I’m interested in your local area, your state, or if you have it, national information.
Thanks, but no thanks, in advance to all who have an opinion on the wisdom of taxing property, or on the quality of public schools.
Yes, thanks, I know the rate varies by location. As I stated, I’m looking for information [...]

Can a public school in the US charge students with technology fees and REQUIRE them to rent laptops?

The laptops are rented through the school. Is there a certain limit public schools can charge their students for fees?
There have always been fees associated with public schools. Fees for field trips, fees to ride a school bus, book rental fees, book purchase fees and a variety of other fees that seem to nickel [...]

what photo editing software is good to use in a secondary school?

im starting a photographic club at the secondary school i work in. However, the school currently has nothing to edit photos in ,can anyone suggest something that might be useful? ideally something that can go on multiple computers but that wont cost the school an arm and a leg ….
Photoshop is the best one. But [...]

what is the current and projected job climate for primary school teachers in the uk?

Im male and wishing to pursue this career. Also im 27 years old and have been teaching ESL the last 3 years, have a degree in visual arts and a diploma in psychotherapy, am i too old to apply for the pgce etc? Are there many primary school teacher vacancies?
You are certainly not to old [...]

What are some of the negatives of sending my daughter to boarding school?

I am planning to send my daughter to a boarding school like andover or choate or deerfield next year, and i have heard many positives and negatives.
I know these schools have great academic opportunities, but i wanted to know about some of the social challenges. Are people snobby? Is drug use rampent? Does money [...]

What is really popular for elementary school kids these days?

I am a little "out of date" and would like to see what is super popular for elementary school kids. My daughter would like to enter the school talent show and using something that is really hip, but clean, would be helpful. Do you know of websites with ideas?
trying to find simple, clean [...]

What are the high school requirements to get into a Performing Arts school for dance?

What are the high school requirements to get into a school where you want to take dance as your major?
My daughter is preparing to go to Julliard and the requirements are strict regarding performance… you only have two opportunities to audition..you have to do two dances one in the classical ballet style one that incorporates [...]

How to solve a mystery at middle school?

At my middle school, someone stole 17$, a locket, and a white board. Me and 2 other girls I work well with are assigned to solve it. Any suggestions?
it’s kinda hard to find out…give us more details.Maybe you’ll see thw white board at someone and find out more..

I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing – Chorus Merrick Ave

I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing – Merrick Ave Middle School (MAMS) Chorus Winter Concert December 2008: Conductor – Mrs. Brandwein
Soloists: The Two Sarah’s
Duration : 0:3:12