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to: Realistic Math Makes Sense for Student
To
The Editor,
I
am a math teacher in the elementary schools(5th grade),but my
wife and I also team teach a math methods course at a local university.
We try to instill in our students the RME methodology based on
the NCTM Standards. In our initial class each quarter, we ask
them to write a math autobiography. It still amazes me the depth
to which “math phobia” is in these college graduates. One thing
I do find difficult though, is finding just the “right” problem,
or real life situation, that imbeds a concept. Any feedback would
be welcome.
Pat
Watson
West Chicago, IL
Response
to: History of Women’s College
To The Editor,
This is the best article I’ve
ever read!
If you could please pass along
my name and comment to the author of the article, I would appreciate
it because I think he’s my best friend from childhood. Tell him
to email me back.
Andy
Kayton
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
[The
Reporter of this article was Mark Herz.]
Response to: No Child Left Behind: Research and the Art of Teaching
Name
To
The Editor,
I
am searching for scientifically based research that proves the
efficacy of tutoring as a “best practice.” Can you help me? Thank
you!
Bryna
Gallagher,
Tucson,
AZ
Response
to: Soccer Saga: Bend It Like Beckham Holocaust Harbor: Nowhere
In Africa
To
The Editor,
I
really like the article above. I am a really big female soccer
fan myself and can’t wait to see the movie.
Deana
Daniels, Windsor, ON
Response
to: Grants for School Districts
To
The Editor,
I
am in need of information about all the grants that are listed
above to help my school. I am the Parent Involvement Coordinator
for St Anthony’s Catholic School in Robstown, TX and we need grants
to help improve the school and get our enrollment up and keep
the school from closing.
Rosemarie
Camacho, Robstown, TX
Response
to: NASA’s Education Programs for High School Students
To
The Editor,
Would
like to know more about GSFC programs for high school students
in the summer.
A program like SHARP but for everybody would be good to know.
Is it still possible to apply for a summer program at this time?
Joey
Comiso
Responses
To: Building Self Esteem Is Important For All Children
To
The Editor,
I
have been desperately advocating for my 17 1/2year old bipolar
son. He has just recently been diagnosed and is not psychotic
when he is medicated. His is a dual diagnoses because of marijuana
use as well as having a mild language based learning disability.
His psychiatrist and doctors at McLeans hospital in Boston strongly
recommend a residential academic therapeutic school for him. Every
where I turn I am told there is no such thing for him.(dept. of
mental health as well as the school dept. have told me this.)
Any leads would be appreciated. Surely on God’s green earth there
must be a place for this bright, gifted writer and young musician.
Anne
Breckenridge
To The Editor,
I
think that this article was good for students with special needs
because some students don’t know how to find resources. They think
they can’t go to college because people don’t tell them. I’m going
to Landmark College.
Aisha
To The Editor,
Last
summer I developed Osgood’s when high school soccer practice began.
I probably got it because I had started to grow a lot that
summer plus overusing it in the tough soccer try-outs. In a few
months soccer practice will start again and I am almost positive
that I will still be growing, is there a high risk for me to get
it again? Is there anything I can do over the summer besides keeping
my knees in shape to prevent it? Any help would be appreciated...
Justin
Cholewa
To The Editor,
I
have had years of battling the Special Ed department in NYC. I
have a 7th grader going to the Science Museum School at MS 44
and it has been a challenge. In many ways my highly intelligent
and creative child has regressed from lack of motivation and inspiration.
Every year I want to take him out of the program he is in and
put him somewhere more challenging but most of the schools have
a long waiting list and do not even respond 7to you, such as the
Churchill etc. It is a real shame the way things are. Poor kids!
A tremendous waste of mind and life.
Nima
Azour
Response To: Choices: Perspectives of a Patient With Parkinson’s
Disease
To
The Editor,
Why hasn’t Michael J. Fox tried spheramine?
Donnie
Johnston
Responses
To Articles on Teenage Depression and Suicide
To
The Editor,
I
think it’s amazing how much teenagers commit suicide because of
depression. There should be some type of help for them to try
to avoid these kinds of accidents.
Gabrielle
Mendez
San Salvador, El Salvador
To The Editor,
I
liked your arguments on depression, but it is quite sad.
Yani,
San Salvador
To The Editor,
Students are getting crazy because
of too much work and social problems...they should have a counselor
or a physiologist in school. Religious activities should help
too.
Laura
Kiki,Wisconsin
To The Editor,
I
really thought this article was helpful. I am doing a thesis report
on teenage depression. If you have any more information that could
be helpful would you please send it to this email: DaBaddPrincess14@aol.com.
Thank You!
Heather,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
To The Editor,
I
recently suffered the loss of my son’s best friend who committed
suicide 10 days ago. I wish he had the help of a mentor during
his school career. He dropped out of high school at age 16 years.
I am currently trying to get Virginia Beach City Public Schools
to perhaps implement some kind of program to make parents, teachers,
and caregivers aware of the warning signs of depression in children
and teenagers.
Judy
Goodwin
Responses
To: Mary Lou Retton Starts “Flip Flop Shop”
To The Editor,
I would like to meet Mary Lou
Retton. I am on a team and would like to go to the Olympics just
like she did. I have already met Amanda Borden. She is really
cool. So now I would like to meet Mary Lou.
Debbie
Wabash, IN
To The Editor,
I really like this site. I’m
doing this research project on Mary Lou Retton and this site really
helped me on this project. Thanks a lot,
Megan Murdoch,
Bishop, TX
Response To: Michael DiPiano: Teacher, Coach, Transplant Recipient
To
The Editor,
Big man, nice article, nice job as always. You are truly an inspiration
to many, keep up the great work.
Glenn
Newton
Response To: Home Study International
To
The Editor,
I
am interested in Homeschooling my daughter in 8th grade.
Holly
Davis
Response To: St. John’s Marcus Hatten Sets Sights on NBA
To The Editor,
Hatten is my favorite player,
I think is he extremely underrated and will be a very good fit
in the NBA, I hope the nets draft him. Where do you think he will
go and what pick?
Joe
New
Jersey
Response To: Shakespeare Program at LI Elementary School
To The Editor,
That’s amazing! Congratulations!
I’d like to know, as we near the end of this school year, how
did the National Shakespeare Co. do? What did they do? Can I get
a copy of Romeo and Juliet in New Jersey? I am starting a drama
program in a Montessori school in Massachusetts and sure could
use any advice.
Megan
Mear
MA
Response
To: Vocational Education Resurgent
To The Editor,
I am a special education teacher
at a brand new private school in inner-city New Orleans. We are
currently searching for a vocational program for our special needs
students. I am interested in speaking with someone about the CTE
program.
Jennifer
Fraser
New
Orleans, LA
Response To: Next Battle in the War Over School Reform
To The Editor,
Thank you for the excellent
editorial, “The Next Battle in the War Over School Reform”. We
must fight for our children’s’ education and ward off political
and personal gain. Education is the strength of our economy and
the strength of our democracy.
Ed
Wachtel
New
York City, NY
Response
To: Klaas Kids & Court TV Present Forensics Curriculum
To The Editor,
I am a special ed. teacher
in Seattle who has many unmotivated kids. We are all tired of
worksheets and isolated knowledge and I personally have a great
interest in forensics, so when I found this site, it got me thinking
(and excited!). Kids love science, especially when it’s hands-on,
and what better way to really bring in all areas of learning with
real purpose and get kids excited than this? How can I start and
is anyone available to help bring this into an inner-city elementary
school in Seattle (with a LOT of high-risk kids!)?
Any response would be greatly
appreciated!
Jeannie
Hippo
Seattle,
Washington
Response
To: Blackman Lecture at Teachers College
To The Editor,
Just read Mr. Kushner’s article
on the “Blackman Lecture at Teachers College” in Education Update.
It was educational, informative, and well written. Thank you.
Len Blackman
Professor Emeritus, Teachers
College
Response To: Outstanding Teachers
To
The Editor,
Thank you and keep on promoting good teachers as this is a great
way to focus on the reason why our children excel in so many ways.
Jim
Quail
Response
To: Free Daytime English Classes Offered at Lenox Hill
Neighborhood House
To
The Editor,
Agradeceria informar a mi mail si existen este tipo de programas
de lecciones gratis de ingles en Queens, en el area de Jamaica
Diana,
New York, NY
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