Linda Lucas Walling

When Linda Lucas Walling came to class a few weeks ago I thought the exercise she did with us
was interesting and educational. She presented some very good ideas on dealing with children
that have different disabilities. I found this site to be very helpful.

http://www.libsci.sc.edu/facst/

Higher Graduation Rates in City

Higher Graduation Rates in City, but ‘More Work to Do’

This artical is very good.

By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN
Published: April 26, 2007

Half of New York City’s high school students graduated on time in June 2006, up from 47 percent the year before, according to figures released yesterday by the New York State Education Department.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/26/nyregion/26graduation.html?ref=education

Billionaires Start $60 Million Schools Effort

this is a very good artical about the efforts being made by the very wealthy to aid in education.

By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN
Published: April 25, 2007
Eli Broad and Bill Gates, two of the most important philanthropists in American public education, have pumped more than $2 billion into improving schools. But now, dissatisfied with the pace of change, they are joining forces for a $60 million foray into politics in an effort to vault education high onto the agenda of the 2008 presidential race...

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/25/education/25schools.html?ref=education

Junk food

Panel Suggests Junk Food Ban in Schools to Help Fight Obesity:

this is a very good artical about junk food in schools.


By MARIAN BURROS
Published: April 26, 2007


http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/26/education/26lunch.html?_r=1&ref=education&oref=slogin

Computer Olympics (lession plan)

I found this cool lession plan I think kids will love it!

Computer Olympics is a unit that was awarded by IBM Inc.and "Classroom Computer Learning" magazine for excellence in computer technology. It is a unit designed to allow studentsto interact with the subject matter and the computer. Drill and practice are stressed during the activities to achieve the skills assisted by the computer. Olympic athletes are the examples used in this procedure to accomplish their Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals.

http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Computer_Science/EDT0004.html

school violence

Youth Dating Violence: This page has good information on youth dating violence and ways to prevent it.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/resolve/violenceprevention/English/reviewprog/youthdintro.htm

"The School Budget"

This site has a lot of helpful information on the school budget.


School tax decision delayed
COPYRIGHT 2006 The Post and Courier
Byline: Dave Munday Jun. 22--ST. GEORGE -- Dorchester County residents will to have to wait to find out if their property taxes will increase to fund rising school budgets. County Council delayed a decision Monday after getting new calculations from the auditor's office shortly before the meeting. The council is required to approve a budget by June 30. The sticking point has been a possible property tax increase to meet the portions of the school...

http://www.accessmylibrary.com/comsite5/bin/pdinventory.pl?pdlanding=1&referid=2930&purchase_type=ITM&item_id=0286-15693743

Learning center Links(childhood obesity)

Learning Center Project "Childhood Obesity"



Book 1
Hassink, Sandra G. Parent's Guide to Childhood Obesity: A Roadmap to HealthAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Staff , August 2006

Book 2
Berg, Frances M. Debroff, Stacy. Underage and Overweight: Our Childhood Obesity Crisis - What Every Family Needs to Know, June 2005

Book3
Cameron, Noel; Ellison, George T. H. Childhood Obesity: Contemporary Issues, January 2006

Book4
Larrimore, Walt; Halliday, Steve ; Flynt, Sherri.
Super Sized Kids: How to Rescue Your Child from the Obesity Threat. August 2005

Book5
Cooper, Ann ; Holmes, Lisa M. Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed Our Children. September 2006

Video 1
Food Smarts:
Unitedstreaming, My Pyramid for Kids. Discovery Channel School. 2006.http://www.unitedstreaming.com/

Video 2
Citation (MLA)
Unitedstreaming, Lily Series: Childhood Obesity: Lily Faces a Problem. United Learning. 1997.http://www.unitedstreaming.com/

Video 3
Citation (MLA)
Unitedstreaming, Active Me, Healthy Me: Being Active At Child Care. United Learning. 2002.http://www.unitedstreaming.com/



Database 1
SIRS Discoverer: This database is designed for young students. The students can research over 1200 newspapers, government documents, and magazines.

Database 2
Health and wellness resource center: This database contains a large number of helpful articles, and journals that offer great health advice.

Lesson plan 1: Manipulative Rope Jumping
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/pelesson.html
Lesson plan 2: Steal the Ball
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/PEStealTheBall.htm
Lesson plan 3: Search and find
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/PESearchFind.htm
Lesson plan 4: Big bear tag
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/PEBigBearLocomotorTagIdea25.htm
Lesson plan 5: pretend horse competition
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/PEStickHorseCompetitionRelayIdeaPK.htm
New video game targets childhood obesity
The Body Mechanics 2 DVD Pack . $14.95

Miscellaneous: Everyday Nutrition Matters

Are Your Students Eating Healthy?
http://www.mattersassembly.com/index_files/Page322.htm?gclid=CPOny_-u0IsCFQ7ugAodZAz1CA

Educational Issue/ No Child Left Behind

'No Child Left Behind'

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), renamed the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, established laudable goals -- high standards and accountability for the learning of all children, regardless of their background or ability.
However, the law must be fundamentally improved and federal lawmakers need to provide adequate funding if NCLB is to achieve its goal. Congress has to reauthorize the legislation in 2007, offering an opportunity to make it more workable and more responsive to the real needs of children.
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/nclb/