More Teachers Adopting Restorative Discipline Practices
By Luke Towler When the bell rings at the start of class, not every student takes heed. Often, many continue their own conversations. But sixth-grade science teacher Christopher Martin has found a way to transition students quickly from sports, music and celebrities to the solar system, electricity and tectonic plates – whatever his “do now” objective focuses on. Without saying a word, Martin uses
Meet the Koch Sisters
You’ve heard of the multi-billion dollar political colossus known as the Koch Brothers. No matter where you live in America, their corporate cash has flooded your airwaves, shown up on your doorstep or influenced your life in some fashion. But while their money dominates the American political and legislative spectrum, their values and ideals do not. While Karen and Joyce Koch share the same last
In U.S., 70% Favor Federal Funds to Expand Pre-K Education
Seven in 10 Americans say they favor using federal money to make sure high-quality preschool education programs are available for every child in America. Twenty-eight percent oppose the idea. Consistent with their high level of support for expanded preschool programs, 73% of Americans say preschool education is extremely (39%) or very important (34%) to a person’s ability to succeed in life. Sourc