For the third year in a row, two of Iowa’s finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are from Des Moines Public Schools. Molly Sweeney and Jessica Watson – both teachers at the …
The sign in the front lawn was just a hint at what was in store this morning at Studebaker Elementary School. It read simply: Thank You Veterans. The overflowing parking lot was another clue. Inside were pancakes and …
Tragic incidents like the recent one at a suburban Seattle school understandably and rightfully command a lot of attention. But one of the overlooked casualties they inflict is reinforcement of a distorted mindset about American schools. It is …
These days technology has made it possible for just about anyone to be in the movies. Kids play filmmaker like past generations played sandlot games. But only a select few high school students produce work that’s screened at …
As students filed into the auditorium at Goodrell Middle School this morning for the 13th annual Veteran’s Day assembly the band was playing some bouncy jazz. The audience was naturally noisy. But the mood changed as soon as the …
