Massachusetts education reform — some successes but lots more to do

It is troubling that education reform is threatened from a couple of different directions. One threat is complacency, the belief that our top status in the nation’s report card means we should do nothing differently, rest on our laurels, and simply bear down harder with existing strategies and tools even though these have left so many children behind. The other threat, more strident and visible, calls for eliminating high standards for all, stopping the measurement of progress, and eliminating any form of accountability. The campaign to abolish the MCAS graduation requirement is the tip of the iceberg in a movement…

Salary Of Accountants In Nigeria 2023: See How Much They Earn

Salary of accountants in Nigeria: The compensation structure of accountants in Nigeria in 2023 is something that many people are interested in learning about, given that accounting or accountancy is one of the most prestigious professional programmes in Nigerian institutions and is also quite competitive. People sometimes wonder how much accountants really make per month to determine whether their take home pay compares favourably with that of other top positions in the nation because most top organisations need the skills of accountants for the smooth operation of their daily financial activities and pay them appealing sums. How much do accountants…

Job searching and interviewing is a nightmare — and only getting worse

In late 2022, Jessica found herself in a predicament that will sound familiar to many job seekers: slogging through an extended interview process with seemingly no end in sight. She was up for a job as a fundraiser at a major social services organization in New York. Across the span of two months, she took part in six separate interviews with nine people total, multiple of whom she met more than once. She’d pulled one of her first all-nighters in years putting together a dummy presentation on a hypothetical corporate partnership for interview No. 4, which entailed what she describes…

68 Tips, Tricks, and Ideas

Kindergarten teachers are magical people. It takes a special person to be able to manage the littlest students without breaking a sweat! Teaching kindergarten is also a special opportunity to introduce children to school and instill in them a love of learning. In honor of those of you who teach this grade, we’ve scoured our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook to bring you the best tips, tricks, and ideas for teaching kindergarten. Getting Your Classroom Ready 1. Prepare yourself for kids with a wide range of skills “Be ready for kids who are readers, kids who have never seen letters,…

More hours of preschool voters should pass ballot

Barely able to beat the sunrise as she scurries out the door each morning, Hennessey Jones’ days unfold furiously, ricocheting between drop-offs at her daughters’ preschool first thing, a full day of work and another stop at school to gather her girls before finally returning home. The single mom of two has come to rely on the round-the-clock care that her children’s preschool, Clayton Early Learning, offers her family, allowing her to work eight-hour shifts repairing phones and computers uninterrupted while they attend school 40 hours per week. But that well-worn routine may soon require further sacrifice as she weighs…

QCUSD kindergarten registration event April 20

In kindergarten, students receive comprehensive and challenging instruction in academic core areas including reading, writing, math, science and social studies. They also have college and career exploration opportunities, music classes, physical education courses and opportunities to participate in before and after-school enrichment programs. All Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) elementary schools are hosting an open-house event, kindergarten round up, on Thursday, April 20 at 5 pm This event invites parents and future students to campus to see the school, learn about the district and meet school administrators and teachers. They encourage parents and guardians to invite their neighbors and…

QCUSD elementary schools hosting Kindergarten Round-up events April 20

In kindergarten, students receive comprehensive and challenging instruction in academic core areas including reading, writing, math, science and social studies. They also have college and career exploration opportunities, music classes, physical education courses and opportunities to participate in before- and after-school enrichment programs. While kindergarten is not required in Arizona, many parents choose to prepare their children for the learning environment by enrolling them in a full- or half-day kindergarten program. At Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD), we believe kindergarten provides valuable learning experiences and opportunities for young students. QCUSD offers tuition-free, full-day kindergarten programs at all of our…