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Outside is In: Clearing the Muddy Waters
Here’s a lab oriented lesson from the Cispus Learning Center about water quality that can be done at in the classroom or at any outdoor school…“Clearing the Muddy Waters”
Learn MoreCan Kids Keep a Choir Uniform?
Q. Our choir teacher just asked if they could use their ASB account to purchase their choir uniforms (dresses, suits, etc.). Because they are altered/fitted, etc., the kids would buy them and own them. I know this is okay if it becomes school property, is it ok if the students buy to own?
Learn MoreOutside is In: Mosquito, Salmon, Bear
Here’s a lab oriented lesson from the Cispus Learning Center that can be done at in the classroom or at any outdoor school.
Learn MoreRetirement Q & A: Retiring Early and Returning to Work
Q: What if I retire early using the ERF option but want to return to work as a substitute teacher or consultant?
Learn MoreInnovation: Thinking Outside the Six-Period Day
With the move to a 24 credit high school graduation requirement, principals and schools are faced with this question: How can we create a system that ensures enough opportunities for students to earn those 24 credits without the risk of falling too far behind and losing hope?
Learn MoreKid President’s Pep Talk for Teachers and Students
Kid President checks in with another great video, this one pertinent to the start of the school year.
Learn MoreLegislature in Contempt
In a unanimous ruling, the State Supreme Court ruled the Legislature is in contempt by failing to provide an ample funding for basic education, the State's paramount duty according to the state constitution. The Court has given the Legislature until the end of the 2015 session to come up with a solution.
Learn MoreLooking for Hope?
We all know that positive adult-student relationships are key to students staying engaged in school. The other major factor contributing to the success of our students is their ability to see a positive future: a future of hope. In an age of school reform, talking about relationships and hope can often get pushed down the…
Learn MoreOutside is In: Create a Tree
Focus: To gain an understanding of the different parts of a tree and how they work together.
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