Send the Kids Outside!
The National Wildlife Federation takes up the cause to promote more outdoor time for children.
by Mark Nichol
This article originally published on 11/17/2009
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Thank You, from Executive Director Milton Chen
By Edutopia
11/20/09As Thanksgiving approaches, I just wanted to say thank you -- it's something educators just don't hear often enough.
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The Edutopia Poll
by Sara Ring
Got chocolate milk? In response to increasing concerns about childhood obesity, the National Dairy Council, a lobbying group, is launching the Raise Your Hand for Chocolate Milk campaign to promote chocolate milk in schools. The campaign says that nutrient-rich chocolate milk is a healthier alternative to sugary sodas and juices, particularly for kids who dislike white milk.
But some nutrition experts counter that the 60 or so extra calories in chocolate milk could hurt the younger generation, which is already struggling with high obesity rates. And still others (including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) consider human consumption of any animal's milk to be unnatural and unhealthy. Does chocolate milk have a place in our schools? Tell us what you think!
Should schools serve chocolate milk?
When Teaching the Right Answers Is the Wrong Direction
By Rebecca Alber
11/12/09"Is this right?" Admittedly, I flinch a little when I hear these words from a student. Why? They always serve as a reminder of the wrong turn education has taken.
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The Edutopia Poll
by Laila Weir
From the classroom to the lunchroom, schools around the country are going green. They're retrofitting buildings to better use energy or building new campuses that meet green building criteria. Environmentally friendly schools are replacing old appliances with more energy-efficient ones, instituting recycling and composting programs to reduce waste, and stocking cafeterias with local and less-processed foods. Their goals include saving money by cutting waste and energy use, improving their impact on the environment, and educating students about environmental practices. Along the way, these schools are also introducing kids to healthy living and eating. Is your school part of the trend?
How green is your school?
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The Edutopia Poll
by Sara Ring
It's widely believed that college is not only a place to continue one's education, it's also the key to a successful career. Indeed, the median income for non-college graduates with families is close to the poverty line. But for students who barely graduate from high school, a college diploma may be an unrealistic goal. Would those students who are unlikely to succeed in college be better served by a trade or technical school, or by starting to work? Is college the best path for all students? Tell us what you think!
Should all students go to college?
Why I'm Jealous of Teach for America Teachers
By Heather Wolpert-Gawron
10/29/09I don't mean to whine, but I'm feeling neglected. For all my questions about the eventual impact on education with Teach for America, I find myself a little pouty that TFA teachers get all this professional development, and I don't.
A School Grows Great Educators
At YES Prep, grabbing top-notch talent isn't always an option. Out of necessity they are developing their own.
by Grace Rubenstein
This article was also published in the December 2009 issue of Edutopia magazine as "Teachers: Growing Great Educators".
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CARE Program Teaches Educators to Manage Their Emotions
Teachers learn how to cope with stress through mindfulness and meditation.
by Jill Lindenbaum
This article was also published in the December 2009 issue of Edutopia magazine as "Open Mind".
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Feedback: A New Orleans School Inspires Hope
Readers respond to a charismatic principal's reforms and professional-development initiatives.
This article was also published in the December 2009 issue of Edutopia magazine as "Feedback".
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