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Beyond the Bake Sale October 7, 2014
Q. If the members of an ASB club wanted to participate in a fundraiser to help pay for individual costs (say the club is going on a field trip), could the club then turn around and allocate those raised funds for the participants of the fundraiser? For example, Student A raises $100, that $100 goes…
Learn MoreOutside is In: Owl Games
Here’s a lab oriented lesson from the Cispus Learning Center that can be done in the classroom or at any outdoor school…“Owl Games”
Learn MoreTwo Grant Opportunities: Integrated Algebra and AYD
College Spark is launching a new College Ready Math initiative to help low-income students graduate from high school with strong math skills and avoid remediation in college.
Learn MoreState Board of Education: New revenue needed to pay for schools
Melissa Santos, writing for The Olympian, discusses the State Board of Education's decision to weigh in on basic education funding. Here's an excerpt:
Learn MoreOutside 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?
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