America is diverse; one in five of U.S. residents do not speak English at home. The U.S. has no national official language, either. But why…
Posts tagged as “Education”
Fighting Fatigue: ICSD Teachers Protest
Shortly after the final bell of the school week dings at 3:32, take a look outside. Chances are you might see a revolution in progress.…
IHS Gets New Graduation Coach
In his 31 years at IHS, Mr. Jim Scarpulla has held a variety of positions devoted to aiding students in achieving successful transitions from high…
Interview with Katina Scavuzzo, IHS’s New Social Worker
Q: Honestly, I did not even know we had school social workers always in the building. What are your responsibilities and why did the school…
All the Buzz About PSATs
It is commonly said that junior year is the most stressful of all the years spent in high school, one of the most stressful aspects…
Racial Tension at Colleges
ICSD Adopts New Science Standards Early
Not all districts have adopted the NGSS as it is still pending for approval by New York State. ICSD has not officially put NGSS into effect, but teachers are making swift moves to begin its implementation.
No Homework is a No-Go
Three years ago, President Hollande of France proposed abolishing homework nationwide. His views on education are as blurry as his glasses.
The Coming of the Chromebooks
ICSD is under a false impression that it is doing a fantastic job using technology in classrooms.