Hope over Down's learning problem Nov 21, 2009
US research has raised hopes of developing a drug therapy to reverse the learning problems associated with Down's syndrome. At birth children with Down's syndrome are not developmentally delayed, but memory problems often mean they soon tend to fall behind. (BBC News -- Health)
Kids need adversity to learn about real life, happiness Sep 4, 2009
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Testing times for the school system Aug 31, 2009
In NSW, Department of Education bureaucrats have raved about a resource called SMARTPack, which is supposed to help teachers use literacy test results to diagnose and correct any learning problem areas. The only problem with that is not enough teachers seem to know how to use it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Kids must learn to cope without parents' 'help' Aug 31, 2009
Several weeks ago, in this column, I encouraged parents to not ask principals for teacher reassignments, as in, "I think my child, who has a learning problem, will do better with Mrs. Whimsy because from what I hear she's more patient." As one might imagine, I am now the Certified Hero of Principals Everywhere. On the other hand, some parents who previously enjoyed reading my column have now decided I am Parenting Satan. (Honolulu Advertiser)
What's neat about his technique? Aug 20, 2009
"Larry came because of a learning problem, but his learning problem wasn't because of his brain," Johnson says. "It was because he could not remain focused. I would say, 'Larry, why don't you stay in your seat at school?' Or 'What are you doing? You are not paying attention.' He said, 'Granddaddy, I am really thinking about how I am going to get past the guy in front of me with the ball.'". (ESPN -- Football)
Home schooling on the rise in Virginia May 15, 2009
Dr. Valerie Robnolt, a professor in the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, says most parents lack the background in education to help their children if they have a learning problem. "There are a lot of areas where kids can get off track with their development," Robnolt said. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Supreme Court Takes Up Special Ed Case Apr 29, 2009
If Public School Won't Address ADHD Student's Learning Problem, Should They Reimburse Private Tuition Costs ... (AP) A lawyer for an Oregon high school student told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the public education system failed to address his learning problems and then improperly denied his parents reimbursement after they enrolled him in a private school ... In the Oregon case, the family of a teenage boy diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) sued the school... (CBS News -- US)
Officials study middle school realignment Mar 19, 2009
mcparent wrote on Mar 18, 2009 12:49 PM:" There are parents and students that have asked for extra help because the students truly don't understand the material or have a learning problem. To be able to participate in a special program called the STAR program (where you get extra help) you have to be failing 2 classes first. That would put these kids in summer school. These are parents that are concerned and do keep track of what their kids are doing. Not all kids that go to summer school are... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Federal, state grants brought in almost $1.4 million for Souderton schools Mar 12, 2009
Montgomery Newspapers - Federal, state grants brought in almost $1. 4 million for Souderton schools. (Ambler Gazette, PA)
Newtons best, brightest and most loyal: The TAB salutes Newton's retiring teachers Feb 8, 2009
Perhaps she s the teacher who helped your family through a trying time or identified a learning problem that nobody else had quite figured out. Every year, Newton loses about 50 teachers to retirement. (Newton Tab, MA)
